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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Environment articles  Environment
    A sewer leak at a popular Christchurch swimming spot has been traced to bottles being flushed down toilets, blocking the septic system
     13 January 2026
    A sewer leak at a popular Christchurch swimming spot has been traced to bottles being flushed down toilets, blocking the septic system
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    No further Queensland fruit flies have been discovered in Auckland's Mt Roskill, following the detection of a single male of the species last week
    13 Jan: No further Queensland fruit flies have been discovered in Auckland's Mt Roskill, following the detection of a single male of the species last week... more
    Ground crews are working to fully stamp out a large vegetation fire burning in Hawke's Bay
    12 Jan: Ground crews are working to fully stamp out a large vegetation fire burning in Hawke's Bay... more
    MetService has released stats showing weather extremes from the past 24 hours
    11 Jan: MetService has released stats showing weather extremes from the past 24 hours... more
    A new species of spider has been discovered tunnelling underground in Taranaki
    11 Jan: A new species of spider has been discovered tunnelling underground in Taranaki... more
    A warning for Auckland dog owners to keep pets away from nesting birds on beaches this summer
    11 Jan: A warning for Auckland dog owners to keep pets away from nesting birds on beaches this summer... more
    Wet, windy and warm weather is expected to round out the weekend
    11 Jan: Wet, windy and warm weather is expected to round out the weekend... more
    MetService has issued a severe weather warning for the South Island West Coast
    10 Jan: MetService has issued a severe weather warning for the South Island West Coast... more
    An expected rain deluge and a possible tropical cyclone are posing fresh threats to already hard-hit communities in Queensland's far north
    10 Jan: An expected rain deluge and a possible tropical cyclone are posing fresh threats to already hard-hit communities in Queensland's far north... more
    There's still no sign of more Queensland fruit flies, after a single male fly was found in Auckland
    10 Jan: There's still no sign of more Queensland fruit flies, after a single male fly was found in Auckland... more

     Most Popular Recent Environment News
     16 Dec: Residents of a South Taranaki village have been on standby overnight to evacuate, as a vegetation fire rages nearby ++++++++++++++
     02 Jan: Severe weather's expected to batter Northland and Auckland until the evening ++++++++++++++
     31 Dec: Heavy rain is expected for the Northwest of the South Island ++++++++++++
     27 Dec: A severe thunderstorm warning's in place for Selwyn, Ashburton, and Christchurch City, with a high chance of large hail, heavy rain, and frequent lightning ++++++++++++
     28 Dec: Crews are cleaning up an oil spill along a stretch of State Highway 73, between Christchurch and the West Coast +++++++++++
     17 Dec: Firefighters are returning to battle a blaze today at South Taranaki's Waiinu Beach - after rain was welcomed yesterday +++++++++++
     04 Jan: State Highway 35 between Gisborne and Tolaga Bay, has now re-opened +++++++++++

     Environment NewsLinks
      14 Jan: Framework raises prices yet again as memory costs go up (PC World)
      11 Jan: Samsung music studio wi-fi speakers will support voice assistants (PC World)
      10 Jan: Lenovo swings big at ces 2026 with weird and experimental designs (PC World)
      9 Jan: Google’s gmail just got a big ai upgrade and it’s (mostly) free (PC World)
      8 Jan: Igarden brings four new m1-series robotic pool cleaners to ces (PC World)
      8 Jan: 7 essential tips to maximize ai security (PC World)
      7 Jan: Brendon mccullum to be given ultimatum about england team culture (Sydney Morning Herald)
      7 Jan: Lg’s radical new oled panels push pc monitors to unprecedented frontiers (PC World)
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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
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    Law and Order:
    Police have described the scene of a shooting at Waitarere Beach as confronting - as victims fight for their lives 16:17

    National:
    The use of military force in Iran could backfire for Washington 16:07

    Rugby:
    An All Blacks bombshell to start the New Year 15:57

    Entertainment:
    Kelly Clarkson has shared an update on how her children are coping following the death of their father 15:53

    Entertainment:
    Mark Ruffalo could enter politics 15:23

    Tennis:
    Job done for top seed Ben Shelton in his second round match on a gloomy and humid day three at the ASB tennis Classic in Auckland 15:07

    Law and Order:
    Locals describe Waitarere Beach as a not so-cohesive little town - after a fatal shooting overnight 14:57

    Business:
    Could our skilled worker shortage hold back our economic recovery? 14:57

    Entertainment:
    Lucy Liu was "so embarrassed" to tell C. Thomas Howell she had a crush on him as a teenager 14:53

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