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A new ruling says countries – including NZ – must take action on climate change under the law of the sea

24 May 2024

Any decision to authorise offshore drilling and other activities contributing to climate change will now need to be assessed under the law of the sea in addition to international climate agreements.

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Additional earthquake resilience is a step closer for Christchurch's New Brighton
	24 May: Additional earthquake resilience is a step closer for Christchurch's New Brighton... more

Tetepare Island's people fled for mysterious reasons 200 years ago. Now their descendants are fighting to protect it
	23 May: Tetepare was once home to tribes of people, before it was abruptly deserted about 200 years ago. Now, descendants are protecting it from logging and climate change.... more

Are some routes more prone to air turbulence? Will climate change make it worse? Your questions answered
	23 May: With severe injuries from turbulence on a recent Singapore Airlines flight, questions abound over why airplanes encounter this phenomenon and whether climate change really will make it worse.... more

New Zealand man fined for 'body-slamming' orca after footage is posted on Instagram
	22 May: Video shared online shows the man diving from a boat onto two orcas in what has been described as "stupid" and "shocking" behaviour by the New Zealand Department of Conservation.... more

Native trees on farms could be a common sight in the future
	22 May: Native trees on farms could be a common sight in the future... more

The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea rules carbon dioxide is an ocean pollutant
	22 May: The UN maritime court ruled in favour of nine island states who had sought greater protection from the impacts of climate change.... more

A group of children is calling on Wellington City Council to make playgrounds more exciting
	22 May: A group of children is calling on Wellington City Council to make playgrounds more exciting... more

The middle of NZ can expect more wet weather with Metservice issuing orange heavy rain warnings for a number of areas
	21 May: The middle of the country can expect more wet weather, with Metservice issuing orange heavy rain warnings for a number of areas... more

The Emergency Management Minister says officials are being cautious about today's weather bomb
	21 May: The Emergency Management Minister says officials are being cautious about today's weather bomb... more

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Most Popular Recent Environment News

29 May: Fire and power crews are dealing with the aftermath of wild weather across Auckland +++++++++

16 May: The Christchurch City Council's one step closer to buying, or leasing, the earthquake-damaged Dux de Lux building in the Arts Centre +++++++++

26 May: Second deadly fire in India kills six infants at children's hospital in Delhi ++++++++

23 May: Tetepare Island's people fled for mysterious reasons 200 years ago. Now their descendants are fighting to protect it ++++++++

30 May: An Auckland couple have been left furious at the Auckland Council, after a tree smashed into their house and car during severe winds last night ++++++++

01 Jun: The Chiefs are expecting their final regular-season Super Rugby Pacific game against the Blues to be a true Battle of the Bombays ++++++++

01 Jun: Firefighters have contained all the wildfires that were burning in Canterbury today ++++++++

Environment NewsLinks

14 Jun: Feds assail environment southland’s long-term plan (Stuff.co.nz)

13 Jun: Windows security vs. microsoft defender: important differences you should know (PC World)

13 Jun: Canon nz launches 2024 grants program with $20,000 in funds (ITBrief)

12 Jun: Investigation into ecan chairperson ‘ongoing’ (Stuff.co.nz)

12 Jun: Investigation into environment canterbury chairperson 'ongoing' (RadioNZ)

11 Jun: Agriculture ets delay: govt accused of risking nz's competitive advantage in foreign markets (RadioNZ)

8 Jun: Coding dads will love microsoft visual studio (PC World)

7 Jun: Environment kept in play at kwajalein army base (RadioNZ)

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Blues coach Vern Cotter is calling for their leaders to step up, to help manage any mid-game worries in tonight's home Super Rugby Pacific semifinal against the Brumbies More...

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Today's News

Health & Safety:
New Zealand Food Safety has issued a health warning for shellfish on Christchurch beaches 4:58

Swimming:
Police continue to search for the man who went missing in Whanganui River after not resurfacing 4:37

Law and Order:
The man charged with murder over the death of Te Kuiti baby Mustafa Ali is expected in court today 4:37

Auckland:
One person is in critical condition after being hit by a car crossing the road in West Auckland 21:57

Entertainment:
Taylor Swift has donated to foodbanks in Edinburgh 21:35

Entertainment:
Prince William will cheer England on against Denmark at Euro 2024 21:05

Entertainment:
Ariana Grande is still "re-processing" her time as a child star 20:35

Entertainment:
Goldie Hawn thinks Los Angeles is "terrible" after being robbed twice in four months 20:05

Entertainment:
Miley Cyrus insisted she has "a lot of love" for her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, and they are not estranged 19:35

Entertainment:
Nina Dobrev can't walk on her own yet after her knee "snapped" following a dirt bike crash 19:05

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