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Vanuatu continues to rebuild one year after devastating earthquake

20 December 2025

Tourists are returning to Vanuatu a year on from a major catastrophe. But many demolished buildings are yet to be rebuilt and some locals are frustrated with the pace of repairs.

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The Environmental Protection Authority says last year's 1080 operations were the largest on record
	19 Dec 2025: The Environmental Protection Authority says last year's 1080 operations were the largest on record... more

Further restrictions on the harvesting of spiny rock lobster in the upper North Island
	19 Dec 2025: Further restrictions on the harvesting of spiny rock lobster in the upper North Island... more

Transpower's received draft approval for a 193-million-dollar upgrade to the upper South Island power grid
	18 Dec 2025: Transpower's received draft approval for a 193-million-dollar upgrade to the upper South Island power grid... more

A fire burning at South Taranaki's Waiinu Beach since Monday afternoon is now completely contained
	17 Dec 2025: A fire burning at South Taranaki's Waiinu Beach since Monday afternoon is now completely contained... more

From record warming to rusting rivers, 2025 Arctic Report Card shows a region transforming faster than expected
	17 Dec 2025: The 20th anniversary of the annual report tracks how sea ice, snow cover and many other vital signs of the Arctic have changed, and the impact that’s having on people and wildlife.... more

Firefighters are returning to battle a blaze today at South Taranaki's Waiinu Beach - after rain was welcomed yesterday
	17 Dec 2025: Firefighters are returning to battle a blaze today at South Taranaki's Waiinu Beach - after rain was welcomed yesterday... more

Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, 'responsible' for parents' deaths
	16 Dec 2025: As Nick Reiner, son of film director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, is arrested on suspicion of their murder, US President Donald Trump's response sparks a bipartisan backlash.... more

Residents of a South Taranaki village have been on standby overnight to evacuate, as a vegetation fire rages nearby
	16 Dec 2025: Residents of a South Taranaki village have been on standby overnight to evacuate, as a vegetation fire rages nearby... more

Polar bears are adapting to climate change at a genetic level – and it could help them avoid extinction
	15 Dec 2025: Polar bears are expected to become extinct but there are some signs their DNA is changing and they are adapting to new temperatures.... more

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Most Popular Recent Environment News

16 Dec: Residents of a South Taranaki village have been on standby overnight to evacuate, as a vegetation fire rages nearby ++++++++++++++

02 Jan: Severe weather's expected to batter Northland and Auckland until the evening ++++++++++++++

31 Dec: Heavy rain is expected for the Northwest of the South Island ++++++++++++

27 Dec: A severe thunderstorm warning's in place for Selwyn, Ashburton, and Christchurch City, with a high chance of large hail, heavy rain, and frequent lightning ++++++++++++

28 Dec: Crews are cleaning up an oil spill along a stretch of State Highway 73, between Christchurch and the West Coast +++++++++++

17 Dec: Firefighters are returning to battle a blaze today at South Taranaki's Waiinu Beach - after rain was welcomed yesterday +++++++++++

25 Dec: The West Coast is in for a soaking this Christmas, with heavy rain expected all day +++++++++++

Environment NewsLinks

11 Jan: Samsung music studio wi-fi speakers will support voice assistants (PC World)

10 Jan: Lenovo swings big at ces 2026 with weird and experimental designs (PC World)

9 Jan: Google’s gmail just got a big ai upgrade and it’s (mostly) free (PC World)

8 Jan: Igarden brings four new m1-series robotic pool cleaners to ces (PC World)

8 Jan: 7 essential tips to maximize ai security (PC World)

7 Jan: Brendon mccullum to be given ultimatum about england team culture (Sydney Morning Herald)

7 Jan: Lg’s radical new oled panels push pc monitors to unprecedented frontiers (PC World)

6 Jan: Learn programming with microsoft’s best ide and training on sale for $40 (msrp $1,999) (PC World)

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