Theft of a mature sapling from a council park is no one-off, mayor says, as trials of carbon-neutral aircraft continue at Wellington Airport, with purchase also of “a key piece of the region’s renewable energy future” revealed.
Cameras powered by artificial intelligence are helping Australian agencies identify fires before they can spread, protecting plantations and properties.
The family of a former US marine pilot accused of illegally training Chinese military personnel has pledged not to give up as his extradition looms closer.
A country town feels "abandoned and betrayed" by plans for an incinerator to process city rubbish, with fears it will damage the region's unique global brand.
Australians in regional areas will bear the brunt of increased airfares and reduced services as Qantas cuts routes in response to increasing fuel prices.
