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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

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Most Popular Recent Environment News

26 Aug: Marshall Islands 'in shock' after devastating fire destroys parliament building +++++++++++++++++

09 Aug: A scatter of new road snowfall warnings - as a winter chill continues across the country ++++++++++++++++

09 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 +++++++++++++++

10 Aug: The Warriors are determined to fight their way back into the NRL's top four after three losses on the trot +++++++++++++++

08 Aug: Firefighters are battling a large blaze at a scrap yard in South Auckland +++++++++++++++

13 Aug: A magnitude 4.8 earthquake's shaken Hastings - just before 6pm +++++++++++++

06 Aug: A competitive advantage for landlords - with rules for sleep-outs and sheds due to be slashed by the end of the year ++++++++++++

Environment NewsLinks

4 Sep: Kai tahu rangatahi champion leadership at koroneihana (RadioNZ)

2 Sep: Windows 11 25h2: meet the exciting features coming to your pc soon (PC World)

2 Sep: Founders, freelancers, hustlers: this ai tool just replaced half your workflow (PC World)

30 Aug: Get microsoft visual studio pro free when you buy this $50 coding course bundle (PC World)

28 Aug: Check point named a leader in 2025 gartner firewall analysis (ITBrief)

28 Aug: Msi’s new mini pc includes a copilot button and fingerprint reader (PC World)

27 Aug: Lego pros building mini hospital equipment to ease young patients' fears (RadioNZ)

27 Aug: Former eagle mitch brown becomes first openly bisexual male player in afl’s history (Sydney Morning Herald)

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