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Drone and AI tech helping regeneration after Tongariro fires

Drone and AI tech helping regeneration after Tongariro fires2 days ago5 min

Drone and AI technology is helping regeneration efforts in the central North Island's Tongariro National Park after two fires tore through last year. The first, most damaging blaze closing the popular Tongariro Crossing track for over a week. A smaller blaze a month later caused further damage to the same area. Field correspondent Jimmy Ellingham took a look at the recovery.