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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Environment articles  Environment
    The discovery of an extinct shelduck highlights the rich ancient biodiversity of the remote Rekohu Chatham Islands
     14 August 2025
    Many birds on Rekohu Chatham Islands show how ‘island syndrome’ influences evolution – they are distinct but remain closely related to species on the mainland.
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    Central Otago's troubled Shotover wastewater treatment plant is going to be checked on less regularly
    14 Aug: Central Otago's troubled Shotover wastewater treatment plant is going to be checked on less regularly... more
    A magnitude 4.8 earthquake's shaken Hastings - just before 6pm
    13 Aug: A magnitude 4.8 earthquake's shaken Hastings - just before 6pm... more
    Dagger beaks and strong wings: new fossils rewrite the penguin story and affirm NZ as a cradle of their evolution
    13 Aug: Newly revealed fossils of four new ancient penguin species highlight how their early evolution optimised wings and feet for powerful underwater propulsion.... more
    A 6.5 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of West Papua
    12 Aug: A 6.5 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of West Papua... more
    The Warriors are determined to fight their way back into the NRL's top four after three losses on the trot
    10 Aug: The Warriors are determined to fight their way back into the NRL's top four after three losses on the trot... more
    Supercars championship leader Broc Feeney's braved some wild Queensland weather to go back-to-back in qualifying for today's two races at the Ipswich 440
    9 Aug: Supercars championship leader Broc Feeney's braved some wild Queensland weather to go back-to-back in qualifying for today's two races at the Ipswich 440... more
    A scatter of new road snowfall warnings - as a winter chill continues across the country
    9 Aug: A scatter of new road snowfall warnings - as a winter chill continues across the country... more
    Snow's due to continue into tomorrow - scattering both the North and South Island
    9 Aug: Snow's due to continue into tomorrow - scattering both the North and South Island... more
    Firefighters are battling a large blaze at a scrap yard in South Auckland
    8 Aug: Firefighters are battling a large blaze at a scrap yard in South Auckland... 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 ++++++++++++++
     18 Jul: Warnings the wild weather that's battered the top of the South Island - will push up produce prices ++++++++++++++
     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 +++++++++++++

     Environment NewsLinks
      14 Aug: Lammy admits fishing without licence on vance trip (BBCWorld)
      12 Aug: Bypass windows restrictions with these tricks (PC World)
      12 Aug: 15 must-use free apps for your college laptop (PC World)
      12 Aug: Controversial west coast te kuha mine project has fast-track application declined (RadioNZ)
      12 Aug: Microsoft faces lawsuit over windows 10’s end of support (PC World)
      9 Aug: This coding beginner bundle gives you access to pro-level software and training (PC World)
      9 Aug: Seeing in the dark: how home security camera night vision works (PC World)
      9 Aug: Buying a laptop for college? focus on these 6 crucial features (PC World)
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     Today's News

    Accident and Emergency:
    A person's been arrested after an altercation in the Bay of Plenty left someone with critical injuries 21:57

    Entertainment:
    Reba McEntire has paid tribute to her former stepson Brandon Blackstock following his death 21:42

    Law and Order:
    A central North Island secondary school's retracted a policy to close the girls' bathrooms during school hours, and have a teacher check after students finished 21:17

    Entertainment:
    Dame Helen Mirren says tomatoes are bisexual 21:12

    Politics:
    Pro-AUKUS Republicans and Democrats stress Albanese must secure sit-down with Trump 21:07

    Entertainment:
    Sean Avery and Hilary Rhoda are back together 20:42

    Entertainment:
    Brandon Blackstock was reportedly in a relationship with Kelly Clarkson's former assistant at the time of his death 20:12

    Entertainment:
    Travis Kelce says he "made [Taylor Swift] a football fan" 19:42

    Entertainment:
    Lisa Moorish has called out the "twisted narrative" that has surrounded her relationship with ex-lover Liam Gallagher 19:12

    Business:
    Changes have passed to the wide-reaching Resource Management Act - before a major overhaul planned for 2027 18:57

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