6 Aug: The latest report from Australia’s tropical marine research agency shows hard corals on the Great Barrier Reef have been hit hard by an extreme marine heatwave.... more
2 Aug: As the atrocities in Gaza continue, another crisis is enveloping the Middle East — as record heat, drought and wildfires open up another devastating front.... more
2 Aug: The National Emergency Management Agency is still warning of strong and unusual currents in our coastal areas despite cancelling its Tsunami advisory... more
1 Aug: A Southland rail line is set to be mothballed - with KiwiRail ruling it's not worth investment, given the closure of the coal mine it services... more
31 Jul: It was one of the strongest tremors in recorded history, but Wednesday's megathrust earthquake brought less tsunami damage than feared. Here are some factors that may have been at play.... more
31 Jul: Research shows rainbow communities experience violence, family rejection and social exclusion. But a lack of population data means they are systematically under-recognised.... more
31 Jul: South America and countries in the Pacific downgrade their tsunami warnings but coastal communities are urged to stay alert following a massive Russian earthquake.... more
