Clutha storm cleanup continues: 150,000 tonnes of fallen trees, $1m council costs
“It was just so much destruction in such a short amount of time,” Holly said. “The scale of…
Do trees actually explode when it gets cold?
More than 200 million Americans are bracing for what promises to be a bone-chilling and potentially catastrophic winter…
Weather: Record heat, severe winds take hold across NZ with roads blocked and fire risk rising
MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane told the Herald temperatures remain on track to shatter current heat records, with northwesterly…
Ōhope Beach Golf Links restores trees among dunes after unlawful clearing
The club admitted it made a mistake in cutting down 488 natives during a working bee it organised…
Severe weather: Trees down, power cuts and muddy start to festivals as gales lash north
Gale-force winds reaching 120km/h and torrential rain have started to turn campsites and festival grounds into bogs as…
Genesis Energy faces backlash over plan to fell Pūtiki Rd heritage trees
Among the trees that will have to be removed is a 75-year-old phoenix palm, which has stood sentinel…
Gisborne district councillor warns Te Arai trees still threaten city water supply
“The ones behind them are still standing there waiting for the next flood,” he said. “It keeps me…
New high school in Northland’s Mangawhai marks first students with native trees
About 30 students are expected next year, she said. The college will keep adding a year level each…
Otherworldly Photos of Forests by Michelle Blancke Explore Mysticism and Transformation — Colossal
“I’ve always been fascinated by the idea that our perceived reality is shaped by our minds and reflecting…
Rotorua businesses back removal of dangerous central city trees
This, along with their busy location, meant removal and eventual replacement with a more suitable species was the…
Christmas Appeal: Tauranga Crossing decorates trees and collects donations for Tauranga Community Foodbank
The six-week annual appeal, supported by The Hits Bay of Plenty 95.0FM, launched on Saturday and collects donations…
Rotorua writer reflects on quiet act of forgiveness after loss
“I’m so sorry,” I said. “We didn’t see.” She gave a small, kind smile – that quiet Kiwi…