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These Pacific Islands are building walls to stop rising seas. Will it work?

1 June 2025

New seawalls are appearing across the Pacific as sea levels rise, but climate researchers say they have a legacy of dashed hopes and unwanted side effects.

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A warmer than normal winter is expected for every region across the country
	1 Jun: A warmer than normal winter is expected for every region across the country... more

New strong wind warnings have been issued for the east coast of the North Island
	31 May: New strong wind warnings have been issued for the east coast of the North Island... more

Brett Cameron believes his return to the Hurricanes number 10 jersey marks a full circle completion of his lengthy injury layoff
	31 May: Brett Cameron believes his return to the Hurricanes number 10 jersey marks a full circle completion of his lengthy injury layoff... more

Earth’s seasonal rhythms are changing, putting species and ecosystems at risk
	30 May: Although biologists have studied seasonal processes for centuries, we know surprisingly little about the impacts of shifting seasons. We are likely underestimating the repercussions.... more

It's been a stormy night in the upper North Island
	30 May: It's been a stormy night in the upper North Island... more

A new severe thunderstorm warning's in effect until 8.15pm - for the Far North and Northland
	29 May: A new severe thunderstorm warning's in effect until 8.15pm - for the Far North and Northland... more

A severe thunderstorm's expected to sweep across Auckland until 9.20pm
	29 May: A severe thunderstorm's expected to sweep across Auckland until 9.20pm... more

Wild weathers smashing the upper North Island and is likely to hang around into the long weekend
	29 May: Wild weathers smashing the upper North Island and is likely to hang around into the long weekend... more

Heavy rain is believed to contribute to a plane veering off Auckland Airport's runway in 2023 - because of a late switch to manual control
	29 May: Heavy rain is believed to contribute to a plane veering off Auckland Airport's runway in 2023 - because of a late switch to manual control... more

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Most Popular Recent Environment News

10 May: State Highway 29 over the North Island's Kaimai Ranges has reopened +++++++++++++++++

11 May: A large scrap yard fire in Auckland's Otara has now been contained ++++++++++++

26 May: Police are investigating if a blaze, which destroyed an Auckland Transport bus in Epsom last night, is suspicious ++++++++++++

02 May: Firefighters are responding to multiple apartments ablaze in Auckland's Glen Innes +++++++++++

09 May: There's flooding on Auckland's North Shore, as wild weather smashes the upper North Island ++++++++++

18 May: A 15-year-old boy's managed to avoid trouble after being swept down Ngatiawa River in Tararua Forest Park ++++++++++

26 May: Flooding chaos in Nelson, as heavy rain continues to fall +++++++++

Environment NewsLinks

29 May: Don’t miss visual studio pro + 15 coding courses for $50 (PC World)

26 May: High-spec pouakai hut replacement built to withstand 300km/h winds (RadioNZ)

22 May: Environment southland backs council merger idea (RadioNZ)

22 May: My food bag sees modest lift in bottom line, subscriber numbers (RadioNZ)

21 May: 20 incredibly useful windows keyboard shortcuts i use every day (PC World)

21 May: Google brings ai-powered search to all u.s. users (PC World)

21 May: ¡ah chingá! google meet’s voiceover translations feel like the future (PC World)

20 May: Ezviz makes smart security more eco-friendly than ever (PC World)

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Top Stories

RUGBY
The first season of Fantasy Super Rugby Pacific has officially concluded with inaugural champion Callum Brown from Melbourne holding off a late charge from an Irish challenger to secure the title and the ten thousand dollar first prize More...

BUSINESS
Research has revealed insurance is a growing financial burden for New Zealanders More...

Today's News

Basketball:
The Pacers have captured the NBA's Eastern Conference 4-2 after downing the New York Knicks by 17 points in Game 6 at home in Indiana 15:37

Rugby League:
The Warriors are looking to bring collective energy and dig deep for each other in this afternoon's NRL match-up against the Rabbitohs in Sydney 15:27

Rugby:
The first season of Fantasy Super Rugby Pacific has officially concluded with inaugural champion Callum Brown from Melbourne holding off a late charge from an Irish challenger to secure the title and the ten thousand dollar first prize 14:57

Environment:
These Pacific Islands are building walls to stop rising seas. Will it work? 14:37

Politics:
Jacinda Ardern on having imposter syndrome and why 'confidence gaps' can be good for leaders 14:17

Entertainment:
Desperate Housewives actor Valerie Mahaffey dies after cancer battle, publicist says 14:07

Business:
Research has revealed insurance is a growing financial burden for New Zealanders 13:47

Netball:
The Southern Steel can't wait to have regular skipper Kate Heffernan back on the netball court in the ANZ Premiership 13:37

Rugby League:
The Warriors have an empty medical room for this afternoon's NRL clash against the Rabbitohs in Sydney 13:37

International:
Thousands evacuate wildfires burning across central Canada 13:37

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