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Surf lifeguards in eastern parts of the North Island have been kept busy with a five fold increase in rescues

2 January 2026

Surf lifeguards in eastern parts of the North Island have been kept busy with a five fold increase in rescues

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What we know about the deadly fire at a Swiss ski resort
	2 Jan: Authorities say around 40 people are dead after a blaze ripped through a New Year's Eve event at a popular bar in Crans-Montana.... more

MetService is forecasting strong weather to hit the South Island's north-western regions today
	1 Jan: MetService is forecasting strong weather to hit the South Island's north-western regions today... more

A wet start to the New Year for the top of the South Island
	1 Jan: A wet start to the New Year for the top of the South Island... more

Heavy rain is expected for the Northwest of the South Island
	31 Dec 2025: Heavy rain is expected for the Northwest of the South Island... more

Stormy weather's forecasted to keep battering Northland and Auckland until later tonight
	31 Dec 2025: Stormy weather's forecasted to keep battering Northland and Auckland until later tonight... more

Power is likely be restored tonight, and support's available for Horowhenua locals affected by Sunday's severe weather event
	31 Dec 2025: Power is likely be restored tonight, and support's available for Horowhenua locals affected by Sunday's severe weather event... more

More rain's on the way for many parts fo the country this New Year's Eve
	31 Dec 2025: More rain's on the way for many parts fo the country this New Year's Eve... more

Officials are closely monitoring strong winds across the West Coast, upper South Island, and lower North Island, which have left thousands of people without power
	30 Dec 2025: Officials are closely monitoring strong winds across the West Coast, upper South Island, and lower North Island, which have left thousands of people without power... more

Auckland fire crews are tackling a 150-metre-long vegetation fire on Mullins Road, near the Ardmore Airport
	29 Dec 2025: Auckland fire crews are tackling a 150-metre-long vegetation fire on Mullins Road, near the Ardmore Airport... more

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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 ++++++++++++++

02 Jan: Severe weather's expected to batter Northland and Auckland until the evening ++++++++++++++

31 Dec: Heavy rain is expected for the Northwest of the South Island ++++++++++++

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 +++++++++++

28 Dec: Crews are cleaning up an oil spill along a stretch of State Highway 73, between Christchurch and the West Coast +++++++++++

17 Dec: Firefighters are returning to battle a blaze today at South Taranaki's Waiinu Beach - after rain was welcomed yesterday +++++++++++

25 Dec: The West Coast is in for a soaking this Christmas, with heavy rain expected all day +++++++++++

Environment NewsLinks

11 Jan: Samsung music studio wi-fi speakers will support voice assistants (PC World)

10 Jan: Lenovo swings big at ces 2026 with weird and experimental designs (PC World)

9 Jan: Google’s gmail just got a big ai upgrade and it’s (mostly) free (PC World)

8 Jan: Igarden brings four new m1-series robotic pool cleaners to ces (PC World)

8 Jan: 7 essential tips to maximize ai security (PC World)

7 Jan: Brendon mccullum to be given ultimatum about england team culture (Sydney Morning Herald)

7 Jan: Lg’s radical new oled panels push pc monitors to unprecedented frontiers (PC World)

6 Jan: Learn programming with microsoft’s best ide and training on sale for $40 (msrp $1,999) (PC World)

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