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‘It used to rain a lot more’: Greece's Epiphany events highlight concerns about water scarcity

January 9, 2026

By&nbspDerek Gatopoulos&nbspwith&nbspAP Published on 07/01/2026 – 14:13 GMT+1 As Orthodox Christians around the world attended Epiphany ceremonies on…

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FPH, Eroad and Vista stakes lifted as NZ sharemarket ends flat

January 8, 2026

FPH, the market’s biggest stock, finished at 10c down at $38.90. Swiss wealth management giant UBS Group AG…

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Police name Briar Stockley, 42, as the Rotorua woman found unresponsive in water near Lady Knox geyser

January 7, 2026

“Police extend our condolences to Briar’s loved ones over their loss,” the statement said. Tributes to Stockley have…

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Far North District Council plans new Paihia-Ōpua-Waitangi water treatment plant

January 6, 2026

Haruru resident Aaron Stott said the water has a foul smell and a bad taste, particularly during summer.…

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World's first subsea desalination facility will start making clean water in 2026

January 5, 2026

Flocean’s subsea desalination pod Flocean Turning seawater into drinking water is so costly and energy-intensive that it’s untenable…

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January 3, 2026

8 unusual caves shaped by water found on Mars | For more information | Inshorts InshortsThe Martian Treasure Map…

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Two people dead after ‘water related incident’ at Ripirō Beach near Dargaville

January 3, 2026

A Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) spokesperson said surf lifeguards from Baylys Beach responded to the incident.…

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Recent storms boosted California's snowpack, but there's still a long way to go

December 31, 2025

California’s snowpack remains below average despite the powerful atmospheric river storms that pounded the West Coast around Christmas,…

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Elderly tramper winched to safety after 12-hour Kauaeranga Valley rescue

December 30, 2025

He was wearing only shorts and a singlet and, apart from his mobile phone, was carrying no emergency…

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House of the Seven Gables' historic properties planned to relocate to address rising sea levels | News

December 29, 2025

SALEM — The House of the Seven Gables is earmarking money to move five of its historic structures…

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‘It’s getting worse year after year’: Could water from Hungary’s thermal spas save arid farmland?

December 29, 2025

By&nbspJustin Spike&nbspwith&nbspAP Published on 29/12/2025 – 12:30 GMT+1 Oszkár Nagyapáti climbs to the bottom of a sandy pit…

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Contributor: Photos of the dirty 1970s will make you appreciate the EPA

December 29, 2025

Growing up in the 1970s, I took for granted the trash piles along the highway, tires washed up…

‘It used to rain a lot more’: Greece’s Epiphany events highlight concerns about water scarcity

FPH, Eroad and Vista stakes lifted as NZ sharemarket ends flat

Police name Briar Stockley, 42, as the Rotorua woman found unresponsive in water near Lady Knox geyser

Far North District Council plans new Paihia-Ōpua-Waitangi water treatment plant

World’s first subsea desalination facility will start making clean water in 2026

8 unusual caves shaped by water found on Mars | For more information | Inshorts – Inshorts

Recent storms boosted California’s snowpack, but there’s still a long way to go

Elderly tramper winched to safety after 12-hour Kauaeranga Valley rescue

House of the Seven Gables’ historic properties planned to relocate to address rising sea levels | News

‘It’s getting worse year after year’: Could water from Hungary’s thermal spas save arid farmland?

Contributor: Photos of the dirty 1970s will make you appreciate the EPA