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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Environment articles  Environment
    Firefighters have neutralised a large chemical spill in Christchurch
     2 August 2025
    Firefighters have neutralised a large chemical spill in Christchurch
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    In Iran, heat, drought and a lack of water emerge as yet another crisis
    2 Aug: As the atrocities in Gaza continue, another crisis is enveloping the Middle East — as record heat, drought and wildfires open up another devastating front.... more
    The National Emergency Management Agency is still warning of strong and unusual currents in our coastal areas despite cancelling its Tsunami advisory
    2 Aug: The National Emergency Management Agency is still warning of strong and unusual currents in our coastal areas despite cancelling its Tsunami advisory... more
    A Southland rail line is set to be mothballed - with KiwiRail ruling it's not worth investment, given the closure of the coal mine it services
    1 Aug: A Southland rail line is set to be mothballed - with KiwiRail ruling it's not worth investment, given the closure of the coal mine it services... more
    Why Russia's megathrust earthquake was among biggest ever recorded, but damage was minimal
    31 Jul: It was one of the strongest tremors in recorded history, but Wednesday's megathrust earthquake brought less tsunami damage than feared. Here are some factors that may have been at play.... more
    Just as NZ began collecting meaningful data on rainbow communities, census changes threaten their visibility
    31 Jul: Research shows rainbow communities experience violence, family rejection and social exclusion. But a lack of population data means they are systematically under-recognised.... more
    Tsunami threats downgraded across South America and the Pacific after Russian earthquake
    31 Jul: South America and countries in the Pacific downgrade their tsunami warnings but coastal communities are urged to stay alert following a massive Russian earthquake.... more
    A boil water notice could be shortened for two Central Otago communities
    31 Jul: A boil water notice could be shortened for two Central Otago communities... more
    Kamchatka earthquake is among top 10 strongest ever recorded. Here’s what they have in common
    31 Jul: The earthquake in Kamchatka is the largest worldwide since 2011. Its location has been very seismically active in recent months.... more
    US government may be abandoning the global climate fight, but new leaders are filling the void – including China
    31 Jul: Trump’s efforts haven’t sunk global efforts to fight climate change – instead, new leaders are stepping up and working together, even within the US.... more

     Most Popular Recent Environment News
     30 Jul: Magnitude-8.8 earthquake strikes off Russia's east coast, sparking tsunami warnings across the Pacific ++++++++++++++++++
     31 Jul: Why Russia's megathrust earthquake was among biggest ever recorded, but damage was minimal +++++++++++++++
     18 Jul: Warnings the wild weather that's battered the top of the South Island - will push up produce prices ++++++++++++++
     31 Jul: Tsunami threats downgraded across South America and the Pacific after Russian earthquake ++++++++++++++
     25 Jul: Potential good news in Marlborough for the small town of Havelock. ++++++++++++++
     02 Aug: Firefighters have neutralised a large chemical spill in Christchurch ++++++++++++++
     30 Jul: Auckland Emergency Management's opening four Civil Defence Centres for residents living on vessels ++++++++++++++

     Environment NewsLinks
      17 Aug: Lifting the tapu: maori women who carve (RadioNZ)
      16 Aug: Lenovo legion 5i review: great performance, confusing pricing (PC World)
      15 Aug: Upgrading to windows 11 on an old pc might be easier than you think (PC World)
      15 Aug: Dunedin councillor jim o'malley quits as committee chair over hostile work environment (RadioNZ)
      14 Aug: Lammy admits fishing without licence on vance trip (BBCWorld)
      12 Aug: Bypass windows restrictions with these tricks (PC World)
      12 Aug: 15 must-use free apps for your college laptop (PC World)
      12 Aug: Controversial west coast te kuha mine project has fast-track application declined (RadioNZ)
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     Today's News

    Rugby League:
    The Warriors women have suffered a 20-to-16 NRLW loss to the Canberra Raiders in Hamilton, despite only having 11 players for most of the contest 7:17

    International:
    Rice nearly sank US tariff talks until Japan finally agreed to take more American grain 7:07

    Rugby:
    Scott Robertson is sharing the lessons learned from last year's Rugby Championship as he begins his second in charge of the All Blacks in this morning's clash against Argentina in Cordoba 5:47

    Law and Order:
    Corrections is carrying out a review after eleven inmates at Spring Hill Prison rioted and started fires in the exercise yard - prompting a lockdown 5:27

    Living & Travel:
    An air traffic control "technical fault" has caused disruptions to air sector services tonight, closing Oceania airspace and forcing trans-Tasman flights to circle off the New Zealand coast 21:56

    Cricket:
    Australian cricket legends pay tribute to Bob Simpson as a "giant" of the game 21:26

    Environment:
    Thousands of people today felt one of the strongest earthquakes to hit Australia amid warnings of aftershocks 21:16

    Netball:
    The second-tier status of netball's ANZ Premiership ... compared to Australian Super Netball ... has been alluded to by former Northern Stars coach Kiri Wills 18:57

    Rugby:
    A half-century for Taranaki in rugby's NPC as the Bulls roared home with the points over Auckland, at a sodden Eden Park ... on Gold Sport 18:57

    Rugby:
    All Blacks second five Jordie Barrett believes Billy Proctor is ready to take the mantle as the preferred centre 18:37

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