Young boy critically injured after falling out of tree in Upper Hutt park
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Grant Organ lost control of his car, before he ‘fishtailed’, and crashed into tree, killing wife
Organ‘s wife, Julia, 55, was sitting in the front seat and suffered severe chest and abdominal injuries and…
Scientists Observe Electrical Discharges on Trees under Thunderstorms
Most people know about lightning and the havoc it wreaks on forests. They do not know about the…
Takapuna apartment owners at The Sands hit with $130k bill to remove fallen pōhutukawa tree
Wood also indicated ratepayers were paying. “There is a budget of just over $1 million in Auckland Council…
Matakohe’s Kauri Museum named Museum of the Year in prestigious awards
The Gum Room at the Kauri Museum, at Matakohe. Photo / NZME Kauri Museum chair Hinurewa te Hau…
Tauranga council cordons off Yatton Park after large pine tree falls
They said locals were worried “this could happen to their properties”. Yatton Park in Tauranga has been closed…
Disputes Tribunal: Homeowners win payout after grocery delivery driver destroys archway tree branch on driveway of leafy property
“A reasonable driver would have appreciated the likelihood that the delivery truck might cause damage to the low…
Seven-year-old driver crashes van on West Coast, caregiver questioned over ride
Incredibly, neither the child nor their 9-year-old passenger were badly hurt in the crash. Two patients were treated…
Global grain traders’ green pledges face skepticism as deal to protect Brazil’s rainforest unravels
Item 1 of 2 A drone views shows fallen trees in a secondary forest where farmers (not pictured)…
Bay of Plenty fire: Owner’s plea after Te Puna citrus tree nursery blaze
Their property was one of up to 10 evacuated as the fire advanced. Sharon and Grant Tennet, the…
Year in Review: AI-driven chainsaw drone offers safer tree trimming near powerlines
“Over the last eight years, we’ve been developing unmanned aerial vehicles [UAV] like drones,” he said. “Before submitting…
Lightning strike sends tree crashing onto Hillcrest house in Auckland
The homeowner, who preferred to remain anonymous, told the Herald she watched the storm coming. “There was hail…