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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Environment articles  Environment
    Japan's biggest urban fire in nearly 50 years has torn through more than 170 buildings, and killed one
     20 November 2025
    Japan's biggest urban fire in nearly 50 years has torn through more than 170 buildings, and killed one
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    The fast-fix for global warming that the UN climate summit can’t ignore
    19 Nov: Removing so-called ‘short-lived climate pollutants’ from the atmosphere could reduce global warming – fast.... more
    NZ’s earliest climate change debate: the 150-year-old feud over glacial retreat
    19 Nov: In the 19th century, scientists could see landscape signs suggesting glaciers were larger in the past, but they settled on tectonic uplift as an explanation.... more
    Further delays for opening one of New Zealand's most popular Great Walks
    19 Nov: Further delays for opening one of New Zealand's most popular Great Walks... more
    Three overnight fires in Dunedin are being treated as suspicious
    18 Nov: Three overnight fires in Dunedin are being treated as suspicious... more
    It'll now be easier for travellers to go between beaches and snow - with Air New Zealand announcing a new non-stop seasonal service between Queenstown and Brisbane
    17 Nov: It'll now be easier for travellers to go between beaches and snow - with Air New Zealand announcing a new non-stop seasonal service between Queenstown and Brisbane... more
    The fire is out, but Tongariro is now at risk of losing its unique biological legacy
    17 Nov: The disaster should raise questions about how we fund, manage and protect these vulnerable habitats when climate change is outpacing conservation efforts.... more
    New research finds climate change could lead to more earthquakes
    16 Nov: New research finds climate change could lead to more earthquakes... more
    No new hotspots have been picked up today at Tongariro National Park - after the nearly 3000 hectare fire that broke out nearly a week ago
    14 Nov: No new hotspots have been picked up today at Tongariro National Park - after the nearly 3000 hectare fire that broke out nearly a week ago... more
    A new way to measure the age of dolphins opens a window onto the lives of these iconic animals
    14 Nov: New research has developed the first molecular ‘clock’ for common dolphins. It could be a game-changer for conservation.... more

     Most Popular Recent Environment News
     10 Nov: A huge wildfire continues to burn through Tongariro National Park - with the cause still not known ++++++++++++++++
     09 Nov: Firefighters battle out-of-control blaze in New Zealand national park ++++++++++++++
     11 Nov: Fire crews have shifted their focus to patrolling and monitoring at at Tongariro National Park +++++++++++++
     13 Nov: Fireworks have caused a 200 by 200 square metre fire on Southland's Oreti Beach ++++++++++++
     30 Nov: Indonesia flood death toll climbs amid cyclone devastation ++++++++++++
     29 Nov: Wet weather and gales are forecasted to cut through the country today, and ease off tomorrow +++++++++++
     11 Nov: Torres Strait Islanders appeal federal court decision on landmark climate case +++++++++++

     Environment NewsLinks
      7 Dec: It’s used to cost $199 to upgrade to windows 11 pro, but right now, it’s only $10 (PC World)
      5 Dec: Deep-sea mining tests impact over a third of seabed animals, scientists say (BBCWorld)
      5 Dec: Kiwis putting cost of living ahead of environment, ministry boss says (RadioNZ)
      4 Dec: How to use your security camera’s 2-way audio (without being weird about it) (PC World)
      4 Dec: Windows 11’s live captions makes understanding videos so much easier (PC World)
      27 Nov: 'bring back boring': reserve bank hopeful ocr cut will mark the end of cautious business environment (Stuff.co.nz)
      27 Nov: Debian vs. ubuntu: how to pick the right linux for your workflow (PC World)
      26 Nov: Good news for wild swimmers as bathing water quality improves (BBCWorld)
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     Today's News

    International:
    Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors in historic first 20:37

    Entertainment:
    Prince William has sought to "bring comfort" to the families of seriously ill children from Gaza 20:20

    Entertainment:
    Kelly Osbourne has shared her heartbreak about her first Christmas without late father Ozzy 19:50

    Entertainment:
    Heidi Klum and her husband Tom Kaulitz "felt great" after completing a worm and parasite cleanse. 19:20

    Law and Order:
    Former Tongan rugby league international Mark Roiall - has been found safe 19:07

    International:
    Should you go screen-free after giving birth? These mums share their stories 19:07

    Environment:
    Red-hot temperatures this week could increase the risk of scrub fires 18:57

    Entertainment:
    Nicole Kidman spent her first Thanksgiving (27.11.25) without Keith Urban doing a charity run 18:50

    Law and Order:
    Auckland Police have charged a second 21-year-old with murder - over a man's death in Mount Wellington on Friday 18:37

    Entertainment:
    Jenna Ortega says AI "has no soul" and no place in filmmaking 18:20

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