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Where did southern Australia’s record-breaking heatwave come from?

28 January 2026

Australia’s northwest is well known for its heat. But this furnace-like area can deliver heatwaves to the southeast, thousands of kilometres away.

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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

Meridian Energy's future-proofing a major South Island power station against a large earthquake
	27 Jan: Meridian Energy's future-proofing a major South Island power station against a large earthquake... more

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

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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

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

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)

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