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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Environment articles  Environment
    The National Emergency Management Agency is still warning of strong and unusual currents in our coastal areas despite cancelling its Tsunami advisory
     2 August 2025
    The National Emergency Management Agency is still warning of strong and unusual currents in our coastal areas despite cancelling its Tsunami advisory
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    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
    Japan's citizens calmly swing into action in response to tsunami threat
    31 Jul: The East Asian country, sitting on one of the most geologically active parts of the world, is no stranger to the threat of tsunamis. That became clear as its 121 million people responded to Wednesday's threat.... more
    Auckland Emergency Management's opening four Civil Defence Centres for residents living on vessels
    30 Jul: Auckland Emergency Management's opening four Civil Defence Centres for residents living on vessels... 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 +++++++++++++++
     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 ++++++++++++++
     31 Jul: A boil water notice could be shortened for two Central Otago communities ++++++++++++++

     Environment NewsLinks
      19 Aug: Aomei backupper standard review: surprisingly good free backup and restore (PC World)
      18 Aug: 'it's really nasty': toxic plants destroyed in high school competition (RadioNZ)
      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 could 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)
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