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Dr Neil Mitchell studies a sample of trees at Newmarket Park to find out how much carbon the trees have processed. Photo / Greg Bowker

Dr Neil Mitchell studies a sample of trees at Newmarket Park to find out how much carbon the trees have processed. Photo / Greg Bowker

Felled trees under scrutiny to help climate-change battle 4:00AM Wednesday February 10, 2010

Twenty trees felled in the revamp of Newmarket Park will have a second life as research subjects in the fight against climate change. Researchers will cut up and weigh the trees, roots and all, to figure out exactly how much carbon has been tucked away in 25 years of growing. Auckland University… More


Drought driving kiwi into daylight Kiwi have been straying far into paddocks looking for food and water. Photo / NZ Herald 4:00AM Monday February 08, 2010

Visitors to Northland's trails and kauri parks have found hungry and dehydrated kiwi staggering around in the… More

Smith urges caution with UN report Nick Smith. Photo / Supplied 4:00AM Saturday February 06, 2010

Climate Change Issues Minister Nick Smith has warned New Zealand scientists to take extra care when writing the… More

Rainfall data vital to fight fires and flooding As the globe warms, rain is expected to come in heavier bursts. Photo / AP 4:00AM Monday February 08, 2010

Predicting booms and busts in rainfall that could lengthen the fire season and put pressure on city stormwater… More

Drug firm bankrolls P education 4:00AM Saturday February 06, 2010

A trust that teaches schoolchildren about the dangers of P will pay for the programme using money from a major… More



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