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MetService has issued a severe weather warning for the South Island West Coast

10 January 2026

MetService has issued a severe weather warning for the South Island West Coast

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An expected rain deluge and a possible tropical cyclone are posing fresh threats to already hard-hit communities in Queensland's far north
	10 Jan: An expected rain deluge and a possible tropical cyclone are posing fresh threats to already hard-hit communities in Queensland's far north... more

There's still no sign of more Queensland fruit flies, after a single male fly was found in Auckland
	10 Jan: There's still no sign of more Queensland fruit flies, after a single male fly was found in Auckland... more

A warning that today's heat and wind alerts raise fire risk
	10 Jan: A warning that today's heat and wind alerts raise fire risk... more

Kiwis are being urged to prepare for fire risks amid soaring temperatures today
	10 Jan: Kiwis are being urged to prepare for fire risks amid soaring temperatures today... more

Records could roll as an Australian heat wave crosses the Tasman
	10 Jan: Records could roll as an Australian heat wave crosses the Tasman... more

The remaining pilot whales stranded at Farewell Spit have been refloated
	9 Jan: The remaining pilot whales stranded at Farewell Spit have been refloated... more

Donald Trump pulls US out of dozens of international organisations on environment and security
	9 Jan: Protecting women and children, halting climate change and preventing acts of terrorism — these are the goals the White House now says go against America's goals.... more

Solar to the fore as grid sails through heatwave and record demand
	9 Jan: For so long, the pounding sunshine of an Australian heatwave was the grid's biggest threat. It has now become its greatest asset.... more

A deep, magnitude 5.4 earthquake has struck the lower North Island, in south Taranaki
	9 Jan: A deep, magnitude 5.4 earthquake has struck the lower North Island, in south Taranaki... 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 +++++++++++

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

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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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Today's News

Accident and Emergency:
Six people have been involved in separate water-related incidents across the country this afternoon 23:06

Environment:
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for the South Island West Coast 21:56

Entertainment:
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Entertainment:
Nell Fisher says her friends "don't care" that she stars in Stranger Things 21:23

Environment:
An expected rain deluge and a possible tropical cyclone are posing fresh threats to already hard-hit communities in Queensland's far north 21:16

Entertainment:
Bodybuilder-turned-actress Jayne Trcka has been found dead at her home in California 20:53

Entertainment:
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Entertainment:
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Entertainment:
Kate Hudson doesn't regret making "sacrifices" for her family by staying at home to look after her kids 19:23

Christchurch:
Drummond Wharf in Akaroa is cordoned off after a drowning 18:56

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