Environment • Kiribati • Aotearoa New ZealandKiribati man swept away in river found dead after major searchThe tragedy brings a heartbreaking end to the search as police extend their condolences to his family, who are being supported through this difficult time.Christine RovoiSun, 25 Jan
EnvironmentKiribati man, Tauranga grandma and child among those missing or dead after NZ storms Two people are dead in Mt Maunganui, and a fisherman from Kiribati remains missing at the Mahurangi River, as rescue crews continue their search.Khalia StrongFri, 23 Jan
Environment • Cook Islands • SāmoaFrom Ōtara in NZ to Antarctica: Pasifika youth sail on a life-changing expeditionThree young people from Aotearoa are taking their cultures, communities, and dreams to the world’s coldest continent to inspire the next generation of explorers.Khalia StrongFri, 23 Jan
Environment • KiribatiNZ Police suspend search for Kiribati man swept away into riverThe wife of a man who was swept away in his car at Mahurangi River, north of Auckland, says she is holding out hope that her husband is still alive.Lucy Xia, RNZ JournalistThu, 22 Jan
EnvironmentPacific seabed centre of new great-power race: Balancing minerals, fisheries, sovereigntyThe region faces a high-stakes challenge on how to protect tuna fisheries, culture, and ecosystems while controlling seabed resources. Viliame Kasanawaqa, The ConversationThu, 22 Jan
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandMan missing after car swept away in flooded river north of AucklandPolice have paused their search for a man missing after his vehicle was washed into the Mahurangi River north of Auckland on Wednesday.PMN NewsThu, 22 Jan
EnvironmentHigh Seas Treaty enters into force as Pacific nations hailed for global ocean leadershipThe landmark agreement now gives the world a legal framework to protect marine biodiversity in international waters.Khalia StrongMon, 19 Jan
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandNZ on high alert as extreme heat raises early wildfire fearsEmergency services tighten fire restrictions as a powerful summer heatwave dries out vegetation, raises wildfire danger, and disrupts travel.PMN NewsSat, 17 Jan
EnvironmentStorms batter North Island as Auckland homes lose powerWild weather has hit parts of Aotearoa, cutting power and bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, and even reports of tornadoes further south.PMN NewsFri, 16 Jan
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandFire danger rises across New Zealand as hot and dry weather returnsPeople are urged to take extreme care this weekend as high temperatures, strong winds, and low humidity raise the risk of wildfires.PMN NewsThu, 08 Jan
