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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Environment articles  Environment
    Meridian Energy's future-proofing a major South Island power station against a large earthquake
     27 January 2026
    Meridian Energy's future-proofing a major South Island power station against a large earthquake
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    No certainty New Zealand's summer will improve in coming months
    26 Jan: No certainty New Zealand's summer will improve in coming months... more
    What is life like in Delhi, one of the world's most polluted cities?
    26 Jan: Poor air quality in Delhi has impacted nearly all aspects of life with residents saying they have lost many of the "simple joys" such as opening a window or going for a walk outside.... more
    US snowstorm triggers thousands of flight cancellations, power outages
    25 Jan: A monster snowstorm is moving across the US, cancelling thousands of flights, knocking out power and snarling major roadways with ice.... more
    Evacuated residents in Tairawhiti are waiting to return home
    25 Jan: Evacuated residents in Tairawhiti are waiting to return home... more
    MetService is predicting calmer weather after a week of heavy rains and wind
    25 Jan: MetService is predicting calmer weather after a week of heavy rains and wind... more
    State Highway 6 between Lake Hawea and Makaroa in the South Island is closed following a slip overnight
    25 Jan: State Highway 6 between Lake Hawea and Makaroa in the South Island is closed following a slip overnight... more
    Track temperatures as heatwave sweeps across continent over Australia Day weekend
    24 Jan: Use our tracker to keep an eye on temperatures as a heatwave moves across much of the country.... more
    The Whangarei District Council says a slip on Helena Bay Hill could take anywhere between eight and 12 weeks to clear
    24 Jan: The Whangarei District Council says a slip on Helena Bay Hill could take anywhere between eight and 12 weeks to clear... more
    The Mount Maunganui tragedy reminds us landslides are NZ’s deadliest natural hazard
    23 Jan: Tragic slips in the Bay of Plenty highlight how geology, heavy rainfall and climate change are combining to amplify a largely hidden risk.... more

     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 ++++++++++++++++++
     02 Jan: Severe weather's expected to batter Northland and Auckland until the evening +++++++++++++++
     03 Jan: The mayoral relief fund for Horowhenua has been activated, after wild wind struck the region +++++++++++++++
     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
      27 Jan: 'unpleasant environment': half of retail crime group resigns (RadioNZ)
      26 Jan: ‘unpleasant environment’: over half of retail crime advisory group resigns amid tensions (Stuff.co.nz)
      24 Jan: Visual studio pro 2026 is now only $49.99 (was $499.99) (PC World)
      24 Jan: 3 ways a vpn can enhance your gaming experience (PC World)
      22 Jan: Benq rd280ug review: the best monitor for coding gets an upgrade (PC World)
      22 Jan: I love my android phone. an android laptop sounds like a nightmare (PC World)
      21 Jan: High seas treaty welcome news for sprep in uncertain times (RadioNZ)
      20 Jan: Keep your photos private! set up your own at-home nas cloud alternative (PC World)
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