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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Environment articles  Environment
    A suspected gas leak at Otago University - meant hundreds of staff and students were evacuated
     19 February 2025
    A suspected gas leak at Otago University - meant hundreds of staff and students were evacuated
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    Loss of forests brought new birds to NZ during the last Ice Age – we’re witnessing a similar process now
    19 Feb: When landscapes change, exotic species take advantage of new habitats. Such a pulse of colonisation coincided with the Ice Age some 2.6 million years ago.... more
    Fire fighting efforts are continuing for a fourth day, on a blaze in the South Island's Lewis Pass
    18 Feb: Fire fighting efforts are continuing for a fourth day, on a blaze in the South Island's Lewis Pass... more
    A warning for drivers in the South Island to keep an eye on road conditions tonight - with MetService forecasting heavy rain
    17 Feb: A warning for drivers in the South Island to keep an eye on road conditions tonight - with MetService forecasting heavy rain... more
    Wet weather's likely to continue tomorrow, although heavy rain warnings for Gisborne and Coromandel end about 9pm
    17 Feb: Wet weather's likely to continue tomorrow, although heavy rain warnings for Gisborne and Coromandel end about 9pm... more
    Advice from MetService - to tackle today's heavy rain warnings
    17 Feb: Advice from MetService - to tackle today's heavy rain warnings... more
    Specialist fire investigators are working to establish the origin and cause of a fire in a multi-storey building in Wellington
    17 Feb: Specialist fire investigators are working to establish the origin and cause of a fire in a multi-storey building in Wellington... more
    A peaceful occupation at Lake Rotokakahi near Rotorua over the Tarawera sewerage project
    16 Feb: A peaceful occupation at Lake Rotokakahi near Rotorua over the Tarawera sewerage project... more
    Rangitikei District Council, says it's hoping to switch over to its solution for Marton's water woes in the coming months
    15 Feb: Rangitikei District Council, says it's hoping to switch over to its solution for Marton's water woes in the coming months... more
    Crusaders coach Rob Penney has outlined the benefit of having star fullback Will Jordan back in his side following a 33-25 win over the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby Pacific season opener in Christchurch
    15 Feb: Crusaders coach Rob Penney has outlined the benefit of having star fullback Will Jordan back in his side following a 33-25 win over the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby Pacific season opener in Christchurch... more

     Most Popular Recent Environment News
     07 Feb: More than two thousand properties in Taupo are reportedly without power - while heavy rain lashes the area ++++++++++++++
     04 Feb: Queensland floods: Premier calls for federal support as Townsville braces for downfall peak — as it happened +++++++++++
     26 Jan: Wild tornado-like storms in the Northland town of Mangawhai - have damaged property, sent furniture flying and caused two people to be taken to hospital +++++++++++
     26 Jan: Residents in the Northland town in Mangawhai are continuing to assess the damage to their homes - following tornado-like gusts last night ++++++++++
     21 Jan: A doctor's been found to not have appropriately cared for a woman with a rare genetic disorder - who became unwell after a Covid vaccination +++++++++
     26 Jan: People visiting the Northland holiday hotspot of Mangawhai are being told to stay put - following a sudden early morning tornado +++++++++
     26 Jan: Sunday's sun is rapidly fading in Canterbury, with a Severe Thunderstorm Warning now in force for the Hurunui and Waimakariri Districts +++++++++

     Environment NewsLinks
      19 Feb: Best smart plugs 2025: transform your dumb outlets into smart sockets (PC World)
      19 Feb: Windows security vs. microsoft defender: vital differences you should know (PC World)
      18 Feb: How to solve the dreaded blue screen of death on windows pcs (PC World)
      17 Feb: Nzdf takes selwyn district council to court seeking complaints ban near rifle range (RadioNZ)
      15 Feb: Your windows pc refuses to start. now what? (PC World)
      14 Feb: Red seaweed cuts methane emissions from cattle, scientists say (RadioNZ)
      13 Feb: Major shake-up at council could impact 25% of staff (Stuff.co.nz)
      13 Feb: No way to know how 'close to the edge of the cliff' we are with current environment data - commissioner (RadioNZ)
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