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A magnitude 3.3 earthquake occurred 15 km south of Te Awamutu at a depth of 10.0 kilometers. The Modified Mercalli Intensity was reported as IV (Light).

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km, located 132 km SSE of Wainui, New Zealand.

New Zealand is moving to halt lawsuits related to climate damage. This action comes as Fiji faces impacts from the climate crisis, despite contributing minimally to global emissions.

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred at a depth of 20.623 km, located 34 km southeast of Witherlea, New Zealand. The tremor had a depth of 10 km, indicating a shallow seismic event. A minor earthquake measuring 1.1 on the Richter scale struck 16 km northwest of Simav, Turkey. A magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 132 km SSE of Wainui, New Zealand, at a depth of 10 km. The tremor originated at a depth of 10 km, according to the USGS. The earthquake had a shallow depth of 10 km, increasing the potential for surface-level impact.

The Waitangi Tribunal has stated that the New Zealand government's overhaul of education laws, without meaningful consultation, constitutes a breach of Te Tiriti principles. The tribunal described the overhaul as potentially worse than previous issues.

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred south of the Kermadec Islands at a depth of 35 kilometers. A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was recorded 71 km south-southwest of Ollagüe, Chile, at a depth of 133.173 km. The seismic event occurred at a depth of 10 km.

A new $348 million walking and cycling path between Ngauranga and Petone will open to the public on Saturday. The project aims to improve infrastructure for active transportation.

New Zealand is taking steps to halt lawsuits related to climate damage.

New Zealand is planning to change its laws to prevent private individuals and companies from filing lawsuits related to climate change. This move follows discussions on climate change adaptation and public health. This move comes amid global concerns about the impacts of climate change. New Zealand's government is proposing legislation to prevent companies from being sued for climate change damages. The move aims to protect businesses from potential litigation. The proposed law would shield companies from future climate-related lawsuits. Initiatives like KlimaAlps are addressing climate change education in schools.

Female firefighters from New Zealand created a charity calendar that sold out in just over a day, raising $100,000 for breast cancer research.