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Thunderstorms are continuing to move through the North Island bringing heavy rain

15 January 2026

Thunderstorms are continuing to move through the North Island bringing heavy rain

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DNA from wolf pup’s last meal reveals new facts about woolly rhino’s extinction
	15 Jan: A new study shows the woolly rhino was not the inbred, genetically doomed species scientists had thought.... more

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

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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 +++++++++++

25 Dec: The West Coast is in for a soaking this Christmas, with heavy rain expected all day +++++++++++

17 Dec: A fire burning at South Taranaki's Waiinu Beach since Monday afternoon is now completely contained +++++++++++

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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New Zealand Rugby chair David Kirk expects Ardie Savea to play for the All Blacks this year - the side's vice-captain had reportedly been dissatisfied with the environment formerly led by departing coach Scott Robertson More...

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Today's News

Rugby:
New Zealand Rugby chair David Kirk expects Ardie Savea to play for the All Blacks this year - the side's vice-captain had reportedly been dissatisfied with the environment formerly led by departing coach Scott Robertson 6:07

Law and Order:
A 17-year-old has been charged over a firearms incident in Christchurch's Hornby on Christmas Day 4:57

Technology:
Iran internet blackout enters seventh day as US President Donald Trump says violence has 'stopped' 4:37

International:
Negin Ghadimi wanted to share her voice in protest with Iranians, she died in her father's arms 22:07

Rugby:
The search for Scott Robertson's replacement will begin immediately 21:57

Entertainment:
Jodie Foster goes into therapy every time she finishes a movie project because she becomes a "total couch potato" when the job is done 21:53

Entertainment:
George Clooney is adamant he is isn't "abandoning" Los Angeles since being granted French citizenship 21:23

Environment:
Thunderstorms are continuing to move through the North Island bringing heavy rain 21:17

Entertainment:
KSI has announced his retirement from boxing 20:53

Entertainment:
Emma Stone has found growing out her hair "unexpectedly very fun" after shaving off her locks for a film 20:23

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