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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Environment articles  Environment
    A fire burning at South Taranaki's Waiinu Beach since Monday afternoon is now completely contained
     17 December 2025
    A fire burning at South Taranaki's Waiinu Beach since Monday afternoon is now completely contained
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    From record warming to rusting rivers, 2025 Arctic Report Card shows a region transforming faster than expected
    17 Dec 2025: The 20th anniversary of the annual report tracks how sea ice, snow cover and many other vital signs of the Arctic have changed, and the impact that’s having on people and wildlife.... more
    Firefighters are returning to battle a blaze today at South Taranaki's Waiinu Beach - after rain was welcomed yesterday
    17 Dec 2025: Firefighters are returning to battle a blaze today at South Taranaki's Waiinu Beach - after rain was welcomed yesterday... more
    Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, 'responsible' for parents' deaths
    16 Dec 2025: As Nick Reiner, son of film director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, is arrested on suspicion of their murder, US President Donald Trump's response sparks a bipartisan backlash.... more
    Residents of a South Taranaki village have been on standby overnight to evacuate, as a vegetation fire rages nearby
    16 Dec 2025: Residents of a South Taranaki village have been on standby overnight to evacuate, as a vegetation fire rages nearby... more
    Polar bears are adapting to climate change at a genetic level – and it could help them avoid extinction
    15 Dec 2025: Polar bears are expected to become extinct but there are some signs their DNA is changing and they are adapting to new temperatures.... more
    A breakthrough win for Alice Robinson in the Super G discipline, eight weeks out from the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina
    15 Dec 2025: A breakthrough win for Alice Robinson in the Super G discipline, eight weeks out from the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina... more
    Environment Canterbury's warning of wallaby control work underway between Tekapo and Twizel
    15 Dec 2025: Environment Canterbury's warning of wallaby control work underway between Tekapo and Twizel... more
    Crews on the ground and in the air are fighting to put out a vegetation fire in rural Whanganui
    14 Dec 2025: Crews on the ground and in the air are fighting to put out a vegetation fire in rural Whanganui... more
    Praise for NZTA for choosing to build a new two lane bridge being built on State Highway 2, in Eastern Bay of Plenty
    14 Dec 2025: Praise for NZTA for choosing to build a new two lane bridge being built on State Highway 2, in Eastern Bay of Plenty... more

     Most Popular Recent Environment News
     16 Dec: Residents of a South Taranaki village have been on standby overnight to evacuate, as a vegetation fire rages nearby ++++++++++++
     05 Dec: Warnings not to collect and eat shellfish along the Bay of Plenty coast - with unsafe levels of toxins that could cause paralysis, respiratory failure and, in severe cases, death ++++++++++++
     09 Dec: Officials are opening State Highway 47 - with restrictions - after a large fire in Tongariro National Park was fully contained ++++++++++++
     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 ++++++++++
     25 Dec: The West Coast is in for a soaking this Christmas, with heavy rain expected all day ++++++++++
     17 Dec: Firefighters are returning to battle a blaze today at South Taranaki's Waiinu Beach - after rain was welcomed yesterday ++++++++++
     10 Dec: An urgent recall's been issued for two Akaroa King Salmon products over a potential listeria contamination ++++++++++

     Environment NewsLinks
      1 Jan: Pulsar x2 crazylight medium review: light as air, strong on performance (PC World)
      31 Dec: Place any space smart smoke and carbon monoxide detector review (PC World)
      31 Dec: Time to ditch normal internet? how to know if mobile broadband is enough (PC World)
      24 Dec: Wed, 24 Dec 2025: Qnap turbostation ts-264-8g review: a powerful nas with upgrade potential (PC World)
      24 Dec: Wed, 24 Dec 2025: Wondershare filmora v15: where professional power finally feels effortless (PC World)
      23 Dec: Tue, 23 Dec 2025: Amazon is selling the m4 mac mini for 20% less than apple itself: just $479 (PC World)
      22 Dec: Mon, 22 Dec 2025: New way to get nitrates out of wastewater found by auckland scientists (RadioNZ)
      19 Dec: Fri, 19 Dec 2025: Hp zbook 8 g1i review: a blazing-fast professional workstation (PC World)
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    Soccer:
    Auckland FC goalkeeper Michael Woud is on guard for the Newcastle Jets attack ahead of this afternoon's New Year's Day A-League clash in Auckland 15:27

    Environment:
    MetService is forecasting strong weather to hit the South Island's north-western regions today 14:57

    International:
    Queen Camilla recalls being 'furious' after being indecently assaulted by man on train as a teenager 14:47

    Politics:
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    Law and Order:
    A Search and Rescue operation is underway in Dunedin's mountainside, following a missing person's cry for help 14:07

    Politics:
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    Soccer:
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