Forest Fires
One Billion Tree fire risk warning
A warning that New Zealand's ambitious one billion trees programme could be at risk from wildfires, unless our landscapes are better fire-proofed. It follows Australia's disastrous wild fire season… Audio
A View from Above
Drones are increasingly being used in forestry, farming and orcharding. They're zeroing in on diseased trees in forestry plantations, are making sure kiwifruit growers haven't planted more gold… Audio
A View from Above
Drones are increasingly being used in forestry, farming and orcharding. They're zeroing in on diseased trees in forestry plantations, are making sure kiwifruit growers haven't planted more gold…
AudioKiwi, Craig Rowland who was evacuated from the Alberta fires
Last week we spoke with New Zealander, Craig Rowland who had to flee his home in Fort McMurray, Alberta due to the devastating fires. Audio
Fire too dangerous for ground crews
A forest fire raging in Marlborough has become so dangerous ground crews have had to pull out. Audio
Firefighters battle big forest fire near Blenheim
Firefighters are continuing to battle a large forest fire near Blenheim this morning. Audio
Fire crew battle to bring blaze under control
Firefighters are continuing to battle a large forest fire in the Waikakaho Valley near Blenheim. Audio
Firefighters battling large forest fire near Blenheim
About 60 firefighters are continuing to battle a large forest fire near Blenheim this morning. Audio
