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Children living in makeshift tents in Gaza are dying from hypothermia

31 January 2026

Mohammed died from hypothermia while in his mother's arms after a cold night in Gaza. His family are one of hundreds of thousands of Gazans enduring harsh winter conditions in flimsy tents across the enclave.

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Insurers are getting increasingly sophisticated about where they offer cover - particularly in areas most affected by climate risks
	30 Jan: Insurers are getting increasingly sophisticated about where they offer cover - particularly in areas most affected by climate risks... more

NZTA says the Coromandel's State Highway 25 has now fully reopened in time for the weekend - but speed restrictions remain in place
	30 Jan: NZTA says the Coromandel's State Highway 25 has now fully reopened in time for the weekend - but speed restrictions remain in place... more

The West Coast Regional Council is upping their game on flood protection - to ensure Westport can continue to insure their homes
	30 Jan: The West Coast Regional Council is upping their game on flood protection - to ensure Westport can continue to insure their homes... more

Work's continuing to repair and reopen roads after recent severe weather
	29 Jan: Work's continuing to repair and reopen roads after recent severe weather... more

Fossil fuels are doomed – and Trump can’t save them
	29 Jan: Yes, climate change is worsening and action is uneven. But the shift away from fossil fuels is beginning.... more

Do trees prevent landslides? What science says about roots, rainfall and stability
	28 Jan: After the fatal landslides at Mount Maunganui, attention has focused on recent tree removal from Mauao. But landslides rarely have simple causes.... more

Where did southern Australia’s record-breaking heatwave come from?
	28 Jan: Australia’s northwest is well known for its heat. But this furnace-like area can deliver heatwaves to the southeast, thousands of kilometres away.... more

Tauranga's Mayor says a community gathering will be held tomorrow - to acknowledge last week's tragic landslide at Mount Maunganui
	28 Jan: Tauranga's Mayor says a community gathering will be held tomorrow - to acknowledge last week's tragic landslide at Mount Maunganui... more

Thousands of people have reported feeling a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near the capital this afternoon
	27 Jan: Thousands of people have reported feeling a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near the capital this afternoon... more

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Most Popular Recent Environment News

04 Jan: State Highway 35 between Gisborne and Tolaga Bay, has now re-opened +++++++++++++++++++++++++++

03 Jan: MetService is forecasting severe weather to batter the North Island's East Coast this weekend ++++++++++++++++++++++

21 Jan: Whitianga's completely cut off by flooding - and Thames Coromandel District Council's urgently asking anyone in low-lying areas across the district to move to higher ground immediately +++++++++++++++++++

03 Jan: The mayoral relief fund for Horowhenua has been activated, after wild wind struck the region +++++++++++++++++

02 Jan: Severe weather's expected to batter Northland and Auckland until the evening +++++++++++++++

02 Jan: Horowhenua District Council's providing financial assistance for locals impacted by last Sunday's severe weather +++++++++++++++

18 Jan: There's reports of flooding in Northland following heavy rain +++++++++++++

Environment NewsLinks

31 Jan: Corsair galleon 100 sd review: a gaming keyboard and stream deck in one (PC World)

31 Jan: Lg ultrafine evo 32u990a-s review: a strong 6k display competitor (PC World)

30 Jan: Arrests made over supersized illegal rubbish dump (BBCWorld)

30 Jan: Alliwava gh8 review: ryzen 9 muscle in a shockingly small pc (PC World)

29 Jan: Adlink unveils rugged intel edge ai modules for robots (ITBrief)

29 Jan: ‘it’s quite an addictive environment’: judith collins reflects on 24 years in parliament (Stuff.co.nz)

28 Jan: How to stop windows from changing your network type (PC World)

27 Jan: 'unpleasant environment': half of retail crime group resigns (RadioNZ)

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Entertainment:
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Politics:
Over 3 million more 'Epstein files' released by US government 8:46

Environment:
Children living in makeshift tents in Gaza are dying from hypothermia 8:36

Motoring:
American alpine ski veteran Lindsay Vonn has been airlifted to a Swiss hospital after crashing during her final downhill run ahead of the Winter Olympics 8:36

Entertainment:
Kate Winslet says that playing troubled characters has taken a toll on her mental health 8:31

Health & Safety:
Kiwis travelling to parts of Asia could face Covid-style screening measures - after cases of the deadly Nipah virus 8:26

Living & Travel:
Catherine O'Hara, the actor known for her roles as the mother in Home Alone, as well as roles in Beetlejuice has died 8:16

Golf:
Golfer Lydia Ko is tied for the lead at eight-under par during the second round at the LPGA Tour's season-opening Tournament of Champions in Florida 8:06

Soccer:
Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano's almost at a loss for words to explain their 2-all draw with visitors Melbourne City in football's men's A-League 8:06

Entertainment:
Jim Curtis has revealed that he and Jennifer Aniston "took a long time" to start their relationship 8:01

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