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28 Jan 2026 18:36
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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Environment articles  Environment
    Do trees prevent landslides? What science says about roots, rainfall and stability
     28 January 2026
    After the fatal landslides at Mount Maunganui, attention has focused on recent tree removal from Mauao. But landslides rarely have simple causes.
    >> Read Article 

    Where did southern Australia’s record-breaking heatwave come from?
    28 Jan: Australia’s northwest is well known for its heat. But this furnace-like area can deliver heatwaves to the southeast, thousands of kilometres away.... more
    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

     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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     Today's News

    International:
    Tourist mauled by snow leopard while trying to take photo, Chinese media reports 18:17

    Business:
    The Official Cash Rate is expected to rise this year although forecasters say predicting when is tricky 18:07

    Entertainment:
    LaKeith Stanfield is excited to "stretch the boundaries" of his own style with Dior 18:01

    Tennis:
    And then there were four 17:37

    Entertainment:
    Jennifer Lawrence has credited a wild encounter with a modelling scout for her acting career 17:31

    Law and Order:
    Police have arrested a suspect - weeks after a Palmerston North man was shot and seriously injured on Highbury's Marriner Street - on January 12 17:27

    Entertainment:
    Victoria Beckham is reportedly looking for a new press assistant and social media intern 17:01

    Law and Order:
    One of New Zealand's most violent murderers has his first outing before the Parole Board on Friday 16:57

    Politics:
    Te Pati Maori is justifying its stance on prison abolition, in the face of criticism from the Government and Labour 16:47

    Rugby:
    All Blacks halfback Cam Roigard is adamant the axing of Scott Robertson will not cause further fallout once they're in camp later in the year 16:47

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