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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Environment articles  Environment
    How the Los Angeles fires delivered Gavin Newsom, the Democratic Party's next great hope, his biggest test
     17 January 2025
    As blazes continue to ravage parts of California, the heir apparent of the Democratic Party has found himself at the centre of a political firestorm stoked by rival Republicans and Donald Trump.
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    Vanuatu holds snap election as nation braces for costly post-earthquake reconstruction effort
    16 Jan: A month after the December 17 earthquake struck and killed 14 people, voters are heading to the polls with the memories of recent aftershocks fresh in their minds.... more
    Madagascar supports more unique plant life than any other island in the world – new study
    15 Jan: Madagascar tops the list globally in terms of the percentage of plant species endemic to a single island.... more
    A powerful quake rocked Tibet but the full impact remains unclear due to China's censorship
    15 Jan: More than 120 people have been killed after a powerful earthquake struck a remote region of Tibet, but with limited media access and China's robust censorship program, it has been difficult for people to get reliable information and check on loved ones.... more
    Insurance cost of Los Angeles wildfires may be felt in Australia
    14 Jan: The Los Angeles fires are shaping up to be one of the most expensive disasters in US history, and due to the global nature of the insurance industry, the costs may be felt in Australia.... more
    Whakaari White Island's aviation code has been raised, due to small amounts of volcanic ash from the Bay of Plenty Island
    14 Jan: Whakaari White Island's aviation code has been raised, due to small amounts of volcanic ash from the Bay of Plenty Island... more
    When fires broke out in LA, this Australian dad had to evacuate with his baby girl on a bike
    14 Jan: When fires roared through the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of Los Angeles, Joel House only had a pushbike to get himself and his young daughter out of the path of the blaze.... more
    Death toll rises to 24 as PM says 'tragedy' Australian was killed — as it happened
    13 Jan: Firefighters are working to make further progress against Los Angeles blazes that have killed at least 24 people, as forecasters warn strong winds will return this week.... more
    Restrictions remain in place after the discovery of a fruit fly in Auckland
    13 Jan: Restrictions remain in place after the discovery of a fruit fly in Auckland... more
    The closure of the Desert Road is expected to provide a boost to the local economy
    13 Jan: The closure of the Desert Road is expected to provide a boost to the local economy... more

     Most Popular Recent Environment News
     04 Jan: Horticulture New Zealand says any fruit fly outbreak would significantly impact the sector - and the country's economy +++++++++++++++++
     03 Jan: Wellington Council is asking residents to keep an eye out and report any incidents of flooding +++++++++++
     05 Jan: Biosecurity New Zealand is determined to prevent an entrenched fruit fly population growing +++++++++++
     22 Dec: Vanuatu earthquake to 'stretch thin' country's recovery from cascading disasters ++++++++++
     10 Jan: Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as Palisades and Eaton blazes remain uncontained +++++++++
     09 Jan: How Santa Ana 'devil winds' and climate change are fuelling fire conditions in California +++++++++
     11 Jan: Los Angeles's dry fire hydrants prompt governor to order investigation +++++++++

     Environment NewsLinks
      17 Jan: Beatbot iskim ultra review: it’s just not a better leaf trap for your pool (PC World)
      16 Jan: Keep your red meat to these limits to protect your brain health, experts say (RadioNZ)
      16 Jan: Windows 12 wasn’t mentioned at ces 2025. that’s a good thing (PC World)
      15 Jan: 'i didn't want to get out of bed' - west ham's gorry (BBCWorld)
      15 Jan: Windows 10 pcs have been stuck in an update loop for days (PC World)
      15 Jan: Lenovo thinkpad x1 carbon gen 13 aura edition review: lags behind the competition (PC World)
      8 Jan: Easeus todo backup 2025 review: slick, full-featured backup (PC World)
      8 Jan: Working with high-res video? your memory card may be holding you back (PC World)
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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Sam Moore told Dave Prater that he would "never speak to him again" after the height of their success. 8:35

    Golf:
    Golfers Ryan Fox and Daniel Hillier are tied for ninth after shooting four-under par 68s in the opening round of the European Tour's Dubai Desert Classic 8:17

    Basketball:
    Learner Tien has beaten Daniil Medvedev in a four hour and 48 minute, five-set, second-round thriller to complete the fifth day of the Australian Tennis Open at 2.54am local time 8:07

    Law and Order:
    Auckland Transport is appealing for information and dashcam footage to track down 75-thousand dollars worth of stolen road safety fencing on the North Shore 8:07

    Entertainment:
    Hoda Kotb just wants her 'Today' replacement to be themselves 8:05

    Politics:
    How the Los Angeles fires delivered Gavin Newsom, the Democratic Party's next great hope, his biggest test 7:57

    Law and Order:
    One person has serious injuries, after an overnight shooting in Auckland's Highland Park 7:47

    Education:
    An expectation the number of students failing NCEA, will continue to fall this year 7:37

    Basketball:
    The Breakers have snapped a four-game NBL losing streak, beating the Jack Jumpers 85-75 in Auckland 7:37

    Entertainment:
    Ben Stiller insists his split from wife Christine Taylor was never meant to be permanent 7:35

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