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Climate change has doubled the world’s heatwaves: how Africa is affected

3 July 2025

African countries had 14 of the world’s 67 heat extreme events last year, and several had at least three months of hotter temperatures than the preceding 30 years.

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People are already leaving their homes at the top of the South Island, as the flood-hit region faces another round of heavy rain
	3 Jul: People are already leaving their homes at the top of the South Island, as the flood-hit region faces another round of heavy rain... more

Some parts of the country are bracing for more heavy weather, less than a week on from severe flooding
	3 Jul: Some parts of the country are bracing for more heavy weather, less than a week on from severe flooding... more

Understanding rainfall forecasts as southern NSW cops a drenching
	2 Jul: BOM rainfall forecasts ranged widely ahead of a storm that saw parts of New South Wales receive their highest 24-hour totals in 25 years.... more

Warmer seas are fuelling the dangerous ‘weather bomb’ about to hit NSW
	1 Jul: New South Wales residents face a rapidly intensifying major storm expected to bring intense winds, rains and high seas.... more

A young Motueka family's lost their home to severe flooding in Tasman's Motueka Valley
	1 Jul: A young Motueka family's lost their home to severe flooding in Tasman's Motueka Valley... more

Western Europe heatwave fuels fires and closes schools as records tumble
	1 Jul: Temperatures in some parts of Western Europe exceed 46 degrees Celsius, with fires burning in two countries and respite from the heat not expected for at least a few days.... more

NZ cities are getting hotter: 5 things councils can do now to keep us cooler when summer comes
	30 Jun: Converting open-air car parks and creating green cooling corridors on transport routes is an easy and affordable way to beat the city heat as the climate changes.... more

Killer whales are cruising through shallow Auckland waters looking for a tasty treat
	29 Jun: Killer whales are cruising through shallow Auckland waters looking for a tasty treat... more

The clean-up phase has begun in the Upper South Island, following severe flooding and heavy rain
	29 Jun: The clean-up phase has begun in the Upper South Island, following severe flooding and heavy rain... more

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Most Popular Recent Environment News

13 Jun: Rain has spoiled the party at Mount Hutt this morning ++++++++++++++++++

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17 Jun: A fire which ripped through a central Auckland supermarket has now been extinguished +++++++++++++

03 Jun: The Hurricanes are vowing not to rely on second-chance possibilities ahead of their Super Rugby qualifying final against the Brumbies in Canberra +++++++++++++

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