David Seymour’s Act Party car damaged by large tree in Epsom carpark
One commenter responded that Seymour was “going green”. “Surrounded by Greens,” another wrote. The tree and the David…
Featherston community Christmas tree smashed in ‘senseless’ vandal attack
“I don’t know who it was, or who would do that to the community. To me, it was…
15 Of The Best Beauty Christmas Crackers & Bauble Gifts
Whether dangling from the tree or dressing up the Christmas table, these festive delights promise a prettier alternative…
Timaru Christmas tree fire at Caroline Bay treated as suspicious, man arrested
“A short time later, a 30-year-old man was arrested and charges are being considered.” A fire investigator attended…
Crash survivor warns against dangerous driving this summer
Bridie Young in hospital after the crash. Photo / Supplied That is despite the six months of intensive…
Coroner: Nelson teen driver Tielyr Ayrton killed in alcohol-, speed-related crash
A police vehicle with flashing lights which loomed behind her had not been chasing her, but was trying…
Mohaka pine plantation fire: Pan Pac crews help contain blaze, still dousing hot spots
“As we manage production forests, Pan Pac always has workers operating in our forests, enabling us to identify…
They Send Messages Via The Air
Volatile compounds drifting on the breeze. Electrical pulses firing under bark. Scientists are discovering that trees are anything…
Yellow and orange pōhutukawa: How rare blooms emerged around NZ
In Hawaii, Metrosideros polymorpha – known as ōhiʻa lehua – flowers in shades from deep crimson to orange,…
Ikea’s Hawke’s Bay pine tree expansion sparks fears residents will be left to pay
‘Dumbest thing NZ has done in agriculture’ To better understand the scale of this land-use change, Pōrangahau farmer…
Brazilian teen killed after climbing into lion enclosure at zoo
“It got him. It got him,” visitors can be heard saying, with exclamations of “my God!” The government…
Bay of Plenty arborist Steph Dryfhout claims second world tree climbing title
“When they said it was going to be in New Zealand, I was like, wow, imagine going back-to-back…