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New Zealand needs to better protect itself from earthquake-triggered floods

2 October 2025

New Zealand needs to better protect itself from earthquake-triggered floods

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Powerful Philippines earthquake leaves at least 69 people dead
	1 Oct: The quake, which struck the central Cebu province, injured many others and sent residents scrambling out of their homes and into the darkness as the intense shaking cut off power.... more

The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the central Philippines is now approaching 60, and hospitals on the island of Cebu are overwhelmed by the injured
	1 Oct: The death toll from a powerful earthquake in the central Philippines is now approaching 60, and hospitals on the island of Cebu are overwhelmed by the injured... more

Property prices are rising in some regions and suburbs, but continue to fall in others
	1 Oct: Property prices are rising in some regions and suburbs, but continue to fall in others... more

A six-point-nine magnitude quake has struck off the coast of central Philippines
	1 Oct: A six-point-nine magnitude quake has struck off the coast of central Philippines... more

Trump administration is on track to cut 1 in 3 EPA staffers by the end of 2025, slashing agency’s ability to keep pollution out of air and water
	30 Sep: Careful research into public information and in-depth interviews has shown the scale of personnel cuts at the Environmental Protection Agency.... more

Fish ‘fingerprints’ in the ocean reveal which species are moving homes due to climate change
	30 Sep: Tracking these shifts is crucial for understanding how climate change is transforming our oceans.... more

A number of buildings in Wellington will eventually not be deemed earthquake-prone, under a proposed rule change
	30 Sep: A number of buildings in Wellington will eventually not be deemed earthquake-prone, under a proposed rule change... more

A view the refocus of the quake-prone building standards is a positive step away from an all or nothing approach
	30 Sep: A view the refocus of the quake-prone building standards is a positive step away from an all or nothing approach... more

Hopes to save building and apartment owners from exorbitant costs
	29 Sep: Hopes to save building and apartment owners from exorbitant costs... more

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Most Popular Recent Environment News

20 Sep: Severe weather warnings across central and southern New Zealand mean a rough start to the school holidays ++++++++++++++++++

22 Sep: Matt Denny finishes fourth in farcical discus competition at World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo +++++++++++++++++

27 Sep: A fire investigator will be at former Massey University's Albany campus in Auckland this morning, following a huge blaze last night +++++++++++++++

30 Sep: A view the refocus of the quake-prone building standards is a positive step away from an all or nothing approach +++++++++++++++

21 Sep: Strong winds have moved north from the South Island and crossed Cook Strait +++++++++++++++

01 Oct: Powerful Philippines earthquake leaves at least 69 people dead +++++++++++++

06 Oct: State Highway 90 north of Gore remains closed between Tapanui and Waikoikoi due to flooding ++++++++++++

Environment NewsLinks

18 Oct: Laptop docking stations may evolve into ‘ai docks’ with video and apps (PC World)

17 Oct: Rooney doubts rashford's 'inconsistent environment' claim (BBCWorld)

17 Oct: Hp series 5 pro 514pn review: this is an ultra-lux portable display (PC World)

15 Oct: Red tractor ad banned for misleading environmental claims (BBCWorld)

14 Oct: Silver ferns selector resigns, says taurua situation sends a ‘chilling message’ to every coach (Stuff.co.nz)

14 Oct: Upgrading to windows 11 on an old pc might be easier than you think (PC World)

14 Oct: 3 remote working threats that could sink your small business (PC World)

13 Oct: Is that virus warning real? how to spot false alarms (PC World)

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A thrilling opening match of today's international league double-header in Auckland.. 18:06

Rugby League:
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Business:
The secondary school teachers union says most of its members earn over $100,000 a year 17:26

Basketball:
The Breakers are bidding for back-to-back wins for the first time this season as they face Melbourne United in Melbourne this afternoon 17:26

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Motoring:
Liam Lawson's joining other Formula One drivers in lamenting the Texas after qualifying for tonight's US Grand Prix 15:26

Soccer:
Arsenal's gone top of the English Premier League following a 1-nil win at Fulham 14:56

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