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Three overnight fires in Dunedin are being treated as suspicious

18 November 2025

Three overnight fires in Dunedin are being treated as suspicious

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It'll now be easier for travellers to go between beaches and snow - with Air New Zealand announcing a new non-stop seasonal service between Queenstown and Brisbane
	17 Nov: It'll now be easier for travellers to go between beaches and snow - with Air New Zealand announcing a new non-stop seasonal service between Queenstown and Brisbane... more

The fire is out, but Tongariro is now at risk of losing its unique biological legacy
	17 Nov: The disaster should raise questions about how we fund, manage and protect these vulnerable habitats when climate change is outpacing conservation efforts.... more

New research finds climate change could lead to more earthquakes
	16 Nov: New research finds climate change could lead to more earthquakes... more

No new hotspots have been picked up today at Tongariro National Park - after the nearly 3000 hectare fire that broke out nearly a week ago
	14 Nov: No new hotspots have been picked up today at Tongariro National Park - after the nearly 3000 hectare fire that broke out nearly a week ago... more

A new way to measure the age of dolphins opens a window onto the lives of these iconic animals
	14 Nov: New research has developed the first molecular ‘clock’ for common dolphins. It could be a game-changer for conservation.... more

A wastewater treatment plant is once again sending a bad smell across Lower Hutt
	14 Nov: A wastewater treatment plant is once again sending a bad smell across Lower Hutt... more

Fireworks have caused a 200 by 200 square metre fire on Southland's Oreti Beach
	13 Nov: Fireworks have caused a 200 by 200 square metre fire on Southland's Oreti Beach... more

Fire crews have shifted their focus to patrolling and monitoring at at Tongariro National Park
	11 Nov: Fire crews have shifted their focus to patrolling and monitoring at at Tongariro National Park... more

Torres Strait Islanders appeal federal court decision on landmark climate case
	11 Nov: Two Torres Strait Islander uncles are appealing a federal court ruling that the Commonwealth does not owe a duty of care to protect their people from the impacts of climate change.... more

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Most Popular Recent Environment News

10 Nov: A huge wildfire continues to burn through Tongariro National Park - with the cause still not known +++++++++++++++

07 Nov: Power has been restored to the Far North but residents are being asked to continue to conserve power today ++++++++++++++

09 Nov: Firefighters battle out-of-control blaze in New Zealand national park ++++++++++++++

11 Nov: Fire crews have shifted their focus to patrolling and monitoring at at Tongariro National Park +++++++++++++

06 Nov: Wellington's been hit with a magnitude 5 quake ++++++++++++

13 Nov: Fireworks have caused a 200 by 200 square metre fire on Southland's Oreti Beach +++++++++++

11 Nov: Torres Strait Islanders appeal federal court decision on landmark climate case ++++++++++

Environment NewsLinks

4 Dec: How to use your security camera’s 2-way audio (without being weird about it) (PC World)

4 Dec: Windows 11’s live captions makes understanding videos so much easier (PC World)

27 Nov: 'bring back boring': reserve bank hopeful ocr cut will mark the end of cautious business environment (Stuff.co.nz)

27 Nov: Debian vs. ubuntu: how to pick the right linux for your workflow (PC World)

26 Nov: Good news for wild swimmers as bathing water quality improves (BBCWorld)

25 Nov: Community leaders acting as ‘makeshift lawyers’ take landfill opposition to environment court (Stuff.co.nz)

24 Nov: 'going backwards': concern mounts over wilding pine threat (Stuff.co.nz)

22 Nov: I usually buy pc parts when i need them. this black friday is different (PC World)

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The All Blacks and Wallabies have been drawn in the same pool for the 2027 World Cup, but a quarterfinal showdown against the Springboks looms More...

BUSINESS
Property values appear to be remaining in a holding pattern More...

Today's News

Politics:
Dairy owners are pleading for police to be tougher - as Christchurch battles an uptick in youth crime 7:57

Business:
Property values appear to be remaining in a holding pattern 7:47

Rugby:
The All Blacks and Wallabies have been drawn in the same pool for the 2027 World Cup, but a quarterfinal showdown against the Springboks looms 7:37

Rugby:
Outgoing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt reckons both Australia and the All Blacks will be comfortable with being drawn against each other in 2027 World Cup pool play 7:27

Rugby League:
Kiwi Lewis Clareburt believes Aussie know-how will give him a better chance at Olympic success in 2028 7:17

Environment:
Six people arrested on suspicion of deactivating fire alarms at Hong Kong fire apartment complex 7:07

Business:
Air New Zealand customers may face delays on Monday, with some cabin crew members still prepared to strike 5:47

Law and Order:
A teenager is expected to appear in Auckland Youth Court today - the second person accused of murdering US student Kyle Whorrall in April 4:57

Rugby:
The All Blacks and Wallabies have been drawn in the same pool for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, but what lurks beyond is more fascinating 4:37

Christchurch:
State Highway 1 near Waimate in South Canterbury has reopened after a crash this afternoon 21:57

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