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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Environment articles  Environment
    Snowfall warnings are in place in the South Island, starting tomorrow
     17 August 2025
    Snowfall warnings are in place in the South Island, starting tomorrow
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    Magnitude-6 earthquake strikes Indonesian island of Sulawesi
    17 Aug: Indonesian officials say a magnitude-6 earthquake has struck the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, east of Borneo.... more
    Heavy snowfall is expected to affect parts of the country, in the coming days
    17 Aug: Heavy snowfall is expected to affect parts of the country, in the coming days... more
    Thousands of people today felt one of the strongest earthquakes to hit Australia amid warnings of aftershocks
    16 Aug: Thousands of people today felt one of the strongest earthquakes to hit Australia amid warnings of aftershocks... more
    A safer Auckland CBD for cyclists - from today
    15 Aug: A safer Auckland CBD for cyclists - from today... more
    Little sign of recovery soon for the country's sheep numbers, as they continue to drop
    15 Aug: Little sign of recovery soon for the country's sheep numbers, as they continue to drop... more
    The discovery of an extinct shelduck highlights the rich ancient biodiversity of the remote Rekohu Chatham Islands
    14 Aug: Many birds on Rekohu Chatham Islands show how ‘island syndrome’ influences evolution – they are distinct but remain closely related to species on the mainland.... more
    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

     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 +++++++++++++++
     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 ++++++++++++++
     31 Jul: A boil water notice could be shortened for two Central Otago communities ++++++++++++++

     Environment NewsLinks
      17 Aug: Lifting the tapu: maori women who carve (RadioNZ)
      16 Aug: Lenovo legion 5i review: great performance, confusing pricing (PC World)
      15 Aug: Upgrading to windows 11 on an old pc might be easier than you think (PC World)
      15 Aug: Dunedin councillor jim o'malley quits as committee chair over hostile work environment (RadioNZ)
      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)
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     Today's News

    Netball:
    Jane Watson has joined the exodus of New Zealand netball talent heading to Australia in 2026 21:57

    Living & Travel:
    Three people and two dogs stranded in a cable car over the Whanganui River have been rescued successfully 21:47

    Law and Order:
    Mass murder investigation in Indian temple town amid whistleblower's claims of secret burials 20:27

    Environment:
    Snowfall warnings are in place in the South Island, starting tomorrow 18:57

    Law and Order:
    A Palmerston North house has led to the arrest of a 26-year-old man found at the scene 18:37

    Accident and Emergency:
    Three crews are battling a house fire on Palmerston North's Main Street 18:07

    Law and Order:
    Our newsroom can reveal rival gangs the Head Hunters, the Two Eight Brotherhood, and potentially the Crips allegedly used the same network of corrupt baggage handlers for drug smuggling 17:27

    Rugby League:
    The Rabbitohs NRL win over the Eels has come at a literal cost for back rower Jacob Host 17:27

    Rugby:
    Otago have come out on top in a 12 try NPC extravaganza - prevailing 46-41 over Wellington in Porirua 16:57

    Rugby:
    The Wallabies expect a Boks backlash to be in the forecast after their stunning victory in Johannesburg 16:17

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