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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Environment articles  Environment
    DNA from wolf pup’s last meal reveals new facts about woolly rhino’s extinction
     15 January 2026
    A new study shows the woolly rhino was not the inbred, genetically doomed species scientists had thought.
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    A sewer leak at a popular Christchurch swimming spot has been traced to bottles being flushed down toilets, blocking the septic system
    13 Jan: A sewer leak at a popular Christchurch swimming spot has been traced to bottles being flushed down toilets, blocking the septic system... more
    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

     Most Popular Recent Environment News
     02 Jan: Severe weather's expected to batter Northland and Auckland until the evening ++++++++++++++
     04 Jan: State Highway 35 between Gisborne and Tolaga Bay, has now re-opened ++++++++++++
     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 +++++++++++
     25 Dec: The West Coast is in for a soaking this Christmas, with heavy rain expected all day +++++++++++

     Environment NewsLinks
      15 Jan: Windows 11 26h1 preview build gets missing features from 25h2 (PC World)
      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)
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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Claire Foy feared she wouldn't "make it past 40" after suffering a number of health scares when she was younger 15:23

    Law and Order:
    Whanau have held a vigil outside the scene of yesterday's Waitarere Beach shooting 14:57

    Entertainment:
    Sterling K. Brown insists his wife didn't mind him baring his bottom in Paradise 14:53

    Rugby:
    Scott Robertson has departed as head All Black coach - following feedback after last year's end of year tour 14:47

    Entertainment:
    David Letterman says Jimmy Kimmel has brought Disney and other network bosses "to their knees" 14:23

    National:
    Does adding ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ to your ChatGPT prompts really waste energy? 14:17

    Cricket:
    Black Caps quick Blair Tickner is set to make his T20 Super Smash season-debut for the Central Stags against Auckland tomorrow evening in Napier 14:07

    Entertainment:
    Nikki Glaser ended her stint hosting the Golden Globe Awards with a tribute to murdered moviemaker Rob Reiner 13:53

    International:
    SpaceX capsule begins return to Earth from International Space Station with sick astronaut on board 13:47

    Law and Order:
    Police say yesterday's shooting at Waitarere Beach - was preceded by a family harm incident last Friday 13:47

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