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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Environment articles  Environment
    A Southland rail line is set to be mothballed - with KiwiRail ruling it's not worth investment, given the closure of the coal mine it services
     1 August 2025
    A Southland rail line is set to be mothballed - with KiwiRail ruling it's not worth investment, given the closure of the coal mine it services
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    Why Russia's megathrust earthquake was among biggest ever recorded, but damage was minimal
    31 Jul: It was one of the strongest tremors in recorded history, but Wednesday's megathrust earthquake brought less tsunami damage than feared. Here are some factors that may have been at play.... more
    Just as NZ began collecting meaningful data on rainbow communities, census changes threaten their visibility
    31 Jul: Research shows rainbow communities experience violence, family rejection and social exclusion. But a lack of population data means they are systematically under-recognised.... more
    Tsunami threats downgraded across South America and the Pacific after Russian earthquake
    31 Jul: South America and countries in the Pacific downgrade their tsunami warnings but coastal communities are urged to stay alert following a massive Russian earthquake.... more
    A boil water notice could be shortened for two Central Otago communities
    31 Jul: A boil water notice could be shortened for two Central Otago communities... more
    Kamchatka earthquake is among top 10 strongest ever recorded. Here’s what they have in common
    31 Jul: The earthquake in Kamchatka is the largest worldwide since 2011. Its location has been very seismically active in recent months.... more
    US government may be abandoning the global climate fight, but new leaders are filling the void – including China
    31 Jul: Trump’s efforts haven’t sunk global efforts to fight climate change – instead, new leaders are stepping up and working together, even within the US.... more
    Japan's citizens calmly swing into action in response to tsunami threat
    31 Jul: The East Asian country, sitting on one of the most geologically active parts of the world, is no stranger to the threat of tsunamis. That became clear as its 121 million people responded to Wednesday's threat.... more
    Auckland Emergency Management's opening four Civil Defence Centres for residents living on vessels
    30 Jul: Auckland Emergency Management's opening four Civil Defence Centres for residents living on vessels... more
    Magnitude-8.8 earthquake strikes off Russia's east coast, sparking tsunami warnings across the Pacific
    30 Jul: A powerful magnitude-8.8 earthquake has struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, sparking tsunami warnings and evacuations in countries across the Pacific.... 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

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    Rugby League:
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    Entertainment:
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    Golf:
    The pressure is off Ryan Fox's shoulders heading into the BMW Golf Championship in Maryland overnight - the second event of the PGA Tour's end-of-season playoffs 17:27

    Entertainment:
    Jennifer Aniston is rejecting two key trends in the '90s fashion revival 17:12

    Health & Safety:
    A couple's been charged with defrauding a person over two years - with bogus cancer treatment bills to the tune of more than one-million-dollars 16:57

    Entertainment:
    Chris Evans struggled to get to grips with the "very basics" of drumming ahead of his performance with Ed Sheeran 16:42

    Law and Order:
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    Entertainment:
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