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14 Feb 2026 19:41
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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Environment articles  Environment
    The West Coast Regional Council is upping their game on flood protection - to ensure Westport can continue to insure their homes
     30 January 2026
    The West Coast Regional Council is upping their game on flood protection - to ensure Westport can continue to insure their homes
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    Work's continuing to repair and reopen roads after recent severe weather
    29 Jan: Work's continuing to repair and reopen roads after recent severe weather... more
    Fossil fuels are doomed – and Trump can’t save them
    29 Jan: Yes, climate change is worsening and action is uneven. But the shift away from fossil fuels is beginning.... more
    Do trees prevent landslides? What science says about roots, rainfall and stability
    28 Jan: After the fatal landslides at Mount Maunganui, attention has focused on recent tree removal from Mauao. But landslides rarely have simple causes.... more
    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

     Most Popular Recent Environment News
     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 +++++++++++++++++++++
     18 Jan: There's reports of flooding in Northland following heavy rain ++++++++++++++
     19 Jan: Biosecurity officials hunting Queensland fruit flies in Auckland - have found nothing after another weekend of precautions ++++++++++++++
     31 Jan: Environment Canterbury has put an exclusion zone in place around the site of a capsized tourist boat, from which more than 40 people were evacuated ++++++++++++++
     09 Feb: A major blaze at a Taupo high school's been brought under control +++++++++++++
     28 Jan: Tauranga's Mayor says a community gathering will be held tomorrow - to acknowledge last week's tragic landslide at Mount Maunganui +++++++++++++
     22 Jan: Young girl among missing campers at New Zealand's Mount Maunganui after landslide — as it happened +++++++++++++

     Environment NewsLinks
      14 Feb: Samsung’s 30-hour claim is fantasy—but panther lake battery life is still wild (PC World)
      13 Feb: Rise in half-term holiday bookings after rainy january (BBCWorld)
      13 Feb: Geekom a8 review: compact mini pc power in an elegant design (PC World)
      12 Feb: Gen z, millennials turn hawking their wares into a side hustle (RadioNZ)
      12 Feb: Gen z, millenials turn hawking their wares into a side hustle (RadioNZ)
      11 Feb: Gemini gave my plex server a checkup. its diagnosis surprised me (PC World)
      11 Feb: It’s $550 off! acer’s rtx 5070 laptop with 32gb ram is a steal now (PC World)
      10 Feb: After using gorilla matte pro, i dread any laptop that doesn’t have it (PC World)
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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Stacy Keibler says it was a "gift from God" to be with James Van Der Beek in his "final days" 19:21

    Health & Safety:
    Two sailors have been hospitalised after a nasty crash between the Black Foils and France, forcing the cancellation of racing for the day at the Auckland Sail GP event 18:57

    Entertainment:
    James Van Der Beek's widow has launched a GoFundMe 18:51

    Rugby:
    Blues fullback Zarn Sullivan has fresh motivation heading into the Super Rugby Pacific season 18:37

    Entertainment:
    Nick Jonas admires Priyanka Chopra's "willingness to get her hands dirty" 18:21

    Politics:
    The US government has just entered another shutdown. Here's what it means this time 18:17

    Cricket:
    An international sporting rivalry is set for another chapter 18:07

    Entertainment:
    Jennifer Garner channelled her dance background in The Last Thing He Told Me 17:51

    Rugby:
    News Chiefs recruit Kyren Taumoefolau is looking to continue his momentum after being named to start on the right wing for tonight's Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Blues in Auckland 17:37

    Environment:
    Otorohanga and Tairawhiti are in the path of bad weather this weekend 17:27

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