Weather whiplash as temperatures drop 30 degrees to start AprilDramatic drop in temperatures across Metro Detroit, thunderstorm chances this weekRead full article: Dramatic drop in temperatures across Metro Detroit, thunderstorm chances this week
For 40 years, the entire family turned their summer cottage house into a home‘That’s our inheritance’: AAA reverses $38K denial after Local 4 helps Inkster family with father’s claimRead full article: ‘That’s our inheritance’: AAA reverses $38K denial after Local 4 helps Inkster family with father’s claim
The attacker drove through Temple Israel at 12:19 p.m. on March 12.19 minutes agoWhat West Bloomfield temple attacker searched for online leading up to the dayRead full article: What West Bloomfield temple attacker searched for online leading up to the day
Michigan’s Domestic Violence Hotline is free, anonymous and available 24/7 by calling 866-864-2338 or texting 877-861-0222.13 minutes agoPolice officer shot multiple times protecting Flint woman from ex-boyfriendRead full article: Police officer shot multiple times protecting Flint woman from ex-boyfriend
Javonte Rayshawn Barber19 minutes agoDeadly punch at Detroit gas station results in prison sentence Read full article: Deadly punch at Detroit gas station results in prison sentence
Subscription fees often required for reviewing cloud-based videoWhat happens to your doorbell camera footage -- and who can see it?Read full article: What happens to your doorbell camera footage -- and who can see it?
Money.25 minutes agoMichigan woman accidentally chose the wrong lottery number. But it led to a $251K winRead full article: Michigan woman accidentally chose the wrong lottery number. But it led to a $251K win
A federal grand jury has indicted Albert Egnis, 28, on one count of felon in possession of ammunition in connection with a shooting that happened outside Pizza Cat in Detroit on Jan. 31, 2026.Man indicted for shooting outside Detroit restaurant after feds recognize him on videoRead full article: Man indicted for shooting outside Detroit restaurant after feds recognize him on video
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield delivered first State of the City address March 3123 minutes agoBreaking down Detroit Mayor Sheffield’s first State of the City addressRead full article: Breaking down Detroit Mayor Sheffield’s first State of the City address
A Wayne County jury affirmed Detroit Thermal’s right to access public utility easements in Lafayette Park, clearing the way for the company to reconnect the 1300 Lafayette East Cooperative to its historic steam heating system.What the Detroit Thermal verdict means for Lafayette Park residents and heating accessRead full article: What the Detroit Thermal verdict means for Lafayette Park residents and heating access
Feds: Ylli Didani moved 9,000 lbs of cocaine, laundered millions in Michigan-linked operation.Metro Detroit drug trafficker sentenced for role in ‘cocaine torpedo’ schemeRead full article: Metro Detroit drug trafficker sentenced for role in ‘cocaine torpedo’ scheme
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 29: Nimari Burnett #4 of the Michigan Wolverines lifts the Midwest Regional Championship trophy after the game against the Tennessee Volunteers in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 29, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)Michigan basketball invites fans to Final Four send-off before Indianapolis tripRead full article: Michigan basketball invites fans to Final Four send-off before Indianapolis trip
After the speech, some Detroiters said they were encouraged by the focus on students and servicesWhat Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield announced in her first State of the City addressRead full article: What Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield announced in her first State of the City address
A block away, a Good Samaritan heard her cries and biked to her to helpDog attack leaves 68-year-old woman hospitalized after mauling on Detroit’s east sideRead full article: Dog attack leaves 68-year-old woman hospitalized after mauling on Detroit’s east side
If convicted, he faces federal penalties for making false threats involving aircraft safetyMan charged after bomb threat forces emergency landing at Detroit Metro AirportRead full article: Man charged after bomb threat forces emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport
While most of Metro Detroit stays dry Wednesday, a brief shower will be possible. The Thumb and Saginaw Valley area could even see a few wet snowflakes. (WDIV)From storms to temperature swings: What to expect this week in Metro DetroitRead full article: From storms to temperature swings: What to expect this week in Metro Detroit
Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) celebrates with center Jalen Duren (0) after a win over the Toronto Raptors in an NBA basketball game Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)Pistons, led by Jalen Duren’s 31 points, 9 rebounds, clinch first division title in 18 yearsRead full article: Pistons, led by Jalen Duren’s 31 points, 9 rebounds, clinch first division title in 18 years
Moore is scheduled to be sentenced at 2 p.m. on April 14‘She ruined my life’: Bodycam video shows arrest of ex-Michigan football head coach Sherrone MooreRead full article: ‘She ruined my life’: Bodycam video shows arrest of ex-Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore
EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 06: Head football coach Pat Fitzgerald of the Michigan State Spartans during a basketball game between the Duke Blue Devils and Michigan State Spartans at Breslin Center on December 06, 2025 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)Pat Fitzgerald very complimentary of Michigan State football halfway through spring practiceRead full article: Pat Fitzgerald very complimentary of Michigan State football halfway through spring practice
Police are seeking information about a 31-year-old woman who went missing in Canton.Canton police want help finding missing 31-year-old womanRead full article: Canton police want help finding missing 31-year-old woman
Witnesses say group of kids may be responsible for overpass incident‘Sounded like a gunshot’: Concrete thrown from I-94 overpass hits car in Macomb CountyRead full article: ‘Sounded like a gunshot’: Concrete thrown from I-94 overpass hits car in Macomb County
Photographers set up remote cameras near NASA's Artermis II moon rocket on Launch Pad 39-B just before sunrise at the Kennedy Space Center Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)57 minutes agoThe Latest: Fueling begins as NASA aims to send 1st crew to the moon in 53 yearsRead full article: The Latest: Fueling begins as NASA aims to send 1st crew to the moon in 53 years
University of Vermont graduate student Delaney Bullock gathers runoff samples from two agricultural fields to be analyzed for nutrient concentrations on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Bridport, Vt. (AP Photo/Amanda Swinhart)Warming winters lead to more nitrate pollution in the drinking water near farmsRead full article: Warming winters lead to more nitrate pollution in the drinking water near farms
NASA's Artermis II moon rocket sits on Launch Pad 39-B at the Kennedy Space Center hours ahead of planned liftoff Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)43 minutes agoNASA begins fueling rocket to launch astronauts on the first lunar trip in half a centuryRead full article: NASA begins fueling rocket to launch astronauts on the first lunar trip in half a century
People arrive to walk inside the U.S. Supreme Court, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The Supreme Court justices will hear oral arguments today on whether President Donald Trump can deny citizenship to children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)4 minutes agoThe Latest: Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump's birthright citizenship orderRead full article: The Latest: Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump's birthright citizenship order
Ricky Brinkley, a 65-year-old Democrat, is a retired truck driver working in his daughter's beauty supply store in Nashville, N.C., March 11, 2026. Brinkley says he votes in every presidential election but not all midterms and never hears directly from candidates for high office. Voters like Brinkley will be critical to Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper's campaign this fall. (AP Photo/Bill Barrow)North Carolina's electoral future may hinge on rural Black voters who feel ignored by DemocratsRead full article: North Carolina's electoral future may hinge on rural Black voters who feel ignored by Democrats
Gas prices are displayed at a Chevron gas station, in downtown Los Angeles, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising gas prices as the world scrambles for more oilRead full article: Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising gas prices as the world scrambles for more oil
FILE -From left, Peter Wittebrood-Lemke, Frank Wittebrood, Ton Jansen, Louis Rogmans, Helene Faasen and Anne-Marie Thus, the pairs who were among four couples to get married under the world's first law allowing same-sex marriages with equal rights. cut the wedding cake after exchanging vows at Amsterdam's City Hall early April 1, 2001. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)Amsterdam celebrates 25 years since the world's first same-sex weddingsRead full article: Amsterdam celebrates 25 years since the world's first same-sex weddings
Clinton Whitten and hydrologist Maureen Gutsch, back, measure snow, Monday, March 30, 2026, in Kremmling, Colo. (AP Photo/Brittany Peterson)Record low Colorado mountain snow won't bode well for water in the drought-stricken US WestRead full article: Record low Colorado mountain snow won't bode well for water in the drought-stricken US West
President Donald Trump's motorcade arrives at the U.S. Supreme Court, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner)Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship as he attendsRead full article: Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship as he attends
President Donald Trump listens to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins speak during an event with farmers on the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, March 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)Trump plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutter research sitesRead full article: Trump plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutter research sites
FILE - Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner listens during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Jan. 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)Judge rules that HUD effort to change criteria for homeless funding is unlawfulRead full article: Judge rules that HUD effort to change criteria for homeless funding is unlawful
A banner of President Donald Trump hangs outside the U.S. Department of Justice on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner)Judge throws out US Justice Department lawsuit challenging sanctuary laws in Colorado, DenverRead full article: Judge throws out US Justice Department lawsuit challenging sanctuary laws in Colorado, Denver
FILE - Megan Thee Stallion appears at the 33rd Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in West Hollywood, Calif., on March 2, 2025. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)56 minutes agoMegan Thee Stallion hospitalized after exiting ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ mid-showRead full article: Megan Thee Stallion hospitalized after exiting ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ mid-show
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., talks with reporters about a funding bill to end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security shutdown that began more than a month ago, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, March 23, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdownRead full article: From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdown
UConn guard Braylon Mullins (24) reacts with teammates after scoring the winning basket against Duke in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)Men's NCAA tournament averaging 10.3 million viewers, its most-watched since 1993Read full article: Men's NCAA tournament averaging 10.3 million viewers, its most-watched since 1993
In this image made from video provided by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Russian soldiers prepare to fire a grenade launcher towards Ukrainian positions on an undisclosed location in Ukraine. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)39 minutes agoRussia claims full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region but Kyiv denies it ahead of US envoy talksRead full article: Russia claims full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region but Kyiv denies it ahead of US envoy talks
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference at Downing Street in London, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, Pool)Transatlantic rift widens as Trump lashes out at NATO allies over unpopular Mideast warRead full article: Transatlantic rift widens as Trump lashes out at NATO allies over unpopular Mideast war
People arrive to walk inside the U.S. Supreme Court, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The Supreme Court justices will hear oral arguments today on whether President Donald Trump can deny citizenship to children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)4 minutes agoThe Latest: Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump's birthright citizenship orderRead full article: The Latest: Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump's birthright citizenship order
U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson poses for a cellphone photo in a cafe in Baghdad, Iraq, March 25, 2025. (AP Photo)US and Iraqi officials say kidnapped journalist had been warned of threatsRead full article: US and Iraqi officials say kidnapped journalist had been warned of threats
FILE - Residents and volunteers inspect the site of a late-Monday airstrike at a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Siddiqullah Alizai, file)AP Exclusive: Pakistan and Afghan Taliban resume talks in China as Beijing seeks ceasefireRead full article: AP Exclusive: Pakistan and Afghan Taliban resume talks in China as Beijing seeks ceasefire
The Indian flagged LPG carrier Jag Vasant transporting liquefied petroleum gas, is seen at the Mumbai Port in Mumbai, India, after it arrived clearing the Strait of Hormuz, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)42 minutes agoAttacks persist in Iran and across the Mideast as Trump threatens escalationRead full article: Attacks persist in Iran and across the Mideast as Trump threatens escalation
Taxes due April 157 minutes agoJust over 2 weeks until taxes are due -- here’s what to knowRead full article: Just over 2 weeks until taxes are due -- here’s what to know
FILE - President Donald Trump gestures next to Britain's King Charles III before leaving Windsor Castle, Windsor, England, Sept. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, file)12 minutes agoA speech from a British monarch returns to Capitol Hill as US-UK tensions simmerRead full article: A speech from a British monarch returns to Capitol Hill as US-UK tensions simmer
Michigan’s Domestic Violence Hotline is free, anonymous and available 24/7 by calling 866-864-2338 or texting 877-861-0222.13 minutes agoPolice officer shot multiple times protecting Flint woman from ex-boyfriendRead full article: Police officer shot multiple times protecting Flint woman from ex-boyfriend
Javonte Rayshawn Barber19 minutes agoDeadly punch at Detroit gas station results in prison sentence Read full article: Deadly punch at Detroit gas station results in prison sentence
French President Emmanuel Macron, left, and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shake hands during a joint press conference at the Akasaka Palace state guest house in Tokyo Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Franck Robichon/Pool Photo via AP)21 minutes agoMacron calls for ceasefire in Mideast during visit to JapanRead full article: Macron calls for ceasefire in Mideast during visit to Japan
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield delivered first State of the City address March 3123 minutes agoBreaking down Detroit Mayor Sheffield’s first State of the City addressRead full article: Breaking down Detroit Mayor Sheffield’s first State of the City address
Money.25 minutes agoMichigan woman accidentally chose the wrong lottery number. But it led to a $251K winRead full article: Michigan woman accidentally chose the wrong lottery number. But it led to a $251K win
A Spirit Airlines plane had all its passengers deboard at Detroit Metro Airport on June 5, 2025.35 minutes agoMan accused of reporting fake bomb threat at DTW after missing flight pleads guilty to chargesRead full article: Man accused of reporting fake bomb threat at DTW after missing flight pleads guilty to charges
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One en route from West Palm Beach, Fla., to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sunday, March 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)20 minutes agoTrump isn't immune from civil claims his Jan. 6 rally speech incited riot, judge saysRead full article: Trump isn't immune from civil claims his Jan. 6 rally speech incited riot, judge says
In this image made from video provided by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Russian soldiers prepare to fire a grenade launcher towards Ukrainian positions on an undisclosed location in Ukraine. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)39 minutes agoRussia claims full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region but Kyiv denies it ahead of US envoy talksRead full article: Russia claims full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region but Kyiv denies it ahead of US envoy talks
FILE - Megan Thee Stallion appears at the 33rd Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in West Hollywood, Calif., on March 2, 2025. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)56 minutes agoMegan Thee Stallion hospitalized after exiting ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ mid-showRead full article: Megan Thee Stallion hospitalized after exiting ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ mid-show
Photographers set up remote cameras near NASA's Artermis II moon rocket on Launch Pad 39-B just before sunrise at the Kennedy Space Center Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)57 minutes agoThe Latest: Fueling begins as NASA aims to send 1st crew to the moon in 53 yearsRead full article: The Latest: Fueling begins as NASA aims to send 1st crew to the moon in 53 years
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference at Downing Street in London, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, Pool)Transatlantic rift widens as Trump lashes out at NATO allies over unpopular Mideast warRead full article: Transatlantic rift widens as Trump lashes out at NATO allies over unpopular Mideast war
University of Vermont graduate student Delaney Bullock gathers runoff samples from two agricultural fields to be analyzed for nutrient concentrations on Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Bridport, Vt. (AP Photo/Amanda Swinhart)Warming winters lead to more nitrate pollution in the drinking water near farmsRead full article: Warming winters lead to more nitrate pollution in the drinking water near farms
NASA's Artermis II moon rocket sits on Launch Pad 39-B at the Kennedy Space Center hours ahead of planned liftoff Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)43 minutes agoNASA begins fueling rocket to launch astronauts on the first lunar trip in half a centuryRead full article: NASA begins fueling rocket to launch astronauts on the first lunar trip in half a century
People arrive to walk inside the U.S. Supreme Court, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The Supreme Court justices will hear oral arguments today on whether President Donald Trump can deny citizenship to children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)4 minutes agoThe Latest: Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump's birthright citizenship orderRead full article: The Latest: Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump's birthright citizenship order
Police tape hangs outside the Temple Israel synagogue Friday, March 13, 2026, in West Bloomfield Township, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Morning 4: What West Bloomfield temple attacker searched for online in days leading up to the day -- and more newsRead full article: Morning 4: What West Bloomfield temple attacker searched for online in days leading up to the day -- and more news
Feds: Ylli Didani moved 9,000 lbs of cocaine, laundered millions in Michigan-linked operation.Metro Detroit drug trafficker sentenced for role in ‘cocaine torpedo’ schemeRead full article: Metro Detroit drug trafficker sentenced for role in ‘cocaine torpedo’ scheme
For 40 years, the entire family turned their summer cottage house into a home‘That’s our inheritance’: AAA reverses $38K denial after Local 4 helps Inkster family with father’s claimRead full article: ‘That’s our inheritance’: AAA reverses $38K denial after Local 4 helps Inkster family with father’s claim
Ricky Brinkley, a 65-year-old Democrat, is a retired truck driver working in his daughter's beauty supply store in Nashville, N.C., March 11, 2026. Brinkley says he votes in every presidential election but not all midterms and never hears directly from candidates for high office. Voters like Brinkley will be critical to Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper's campaign this fall. (AP Photo/Bill Barrow)North Carolina's electoral future may hinge on rural Black voters who feel ignored by DemocratsRead full article: North Carolina's electoral future may hinge on rural Black voters who feel ignored by Democrats
This photo provided by Chevrolet shows the 2023 Bolt EV. A used Bolt EV is an ideal choice for a low-cost electric vehicle for everyday driving around town. (Courtesy of General Motors via AP)Five of the best used EVs you can get for dirt cheap, according to EdmundsRead full article: Five of the best used EVs you can get for dirt cheap, according to Edmunds
Weather whiplash as temperatures drop 30 degrees to start AprilDramatic drop in temperatures across Metro Detroit, thunderstorm chances this weekRead full article: Dramatic drop in temperatures across Metro Detroit, thunderstorm chances this week
FILE -FILE - The logo for Baidu and Apollo autonomous driving platform is seen at the Baidu Create 2018 held in Beijing on July 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)Passengers stranded in moving traffic after robotaxi outage in China's WuhanRead full article: Passengers stranded in moving traffic after robotaxi outage in China's Wuhan
U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson poses for a cellphone photo in a cafe in Baghdad, Iraq, March 25, 2025. (AP Photo)US and Iraqi officials say kidnapped journalist had been warned of threatsRead full article: US and Iraqi officials say kidnapped journalist had been warned of threats
Gas prices are displayed at a Chevron gas station, in downtown Los Angeles, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising gas prices as the world scrambles for more oilRead full article: Stopgap measures aren't enough to halt rising gas prices as the world scrambles for more oil
A Wayne County jury affirmed Detroit Thermal’s right to access public utility easements in Lafayette Park, clearing the way for the company to reconnect the 1300 Lafayette East Cooperative to its historic steam heating system.What the Detroit Thermal verdict means for Lafayette Park residents and heating accessRead full article: What the Detroit Thermal verdict means for Lafayette Park residents and heating access
Subscription fees often required for reviewing cloud-based videoWhat happens to your doorbell camera footage -- and who can see it?Read full article: What happens to your doorbell camera footage -- and who can see it?
The attacker drove through Temple Israel at 12:19 p.m. on March 12.19 minutes agoWhat West Bloomfield temple attacker searched for online leading up to the dayRead full article: What West Bloomfield temple attacker searched for online leading up to the day
A federal grand jury has indicted Albert Egnis, 28, on one count of felon in possession of ammunition in connection with a shooting that happened outside Pizza Cat in Detroit on Jan. 31, 2026.Man indicted for shooting outside Detroit restaurant after feds recognize him on videoRead full article: Man indicted for shooting outside Detroit restaurant after feds recognize him on video
FILE - Residents and volunteers inspect the site of a late-Monday airstrike at a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Siddiqullah Alizai, file)AP Exclusive: Pakistan and Afghan Taliban resume talks in China as Beijing seeks ceasefireRead full article: AP Exclusive: Pakistan and Afghan Taliban resume talks in China as Beijing seeks ceasefire
The Indian flagged LPG carrier Jag Vasant transporting liquefied petroleum gas, is seen at the Mumbai Port in Mumbai, India, after it arrived clearing the Strait of Hormuz, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)42 minutes agoAttacks persist in Iran and across the Mideast as Trump threatens escalationRead full article: Attacks persist in Iran and across the Mideast as Trump threatens escalation
In this photo released by Precision Helicopters Ltd, Wayne Holmes holds his dog Bingo, left, after the rescue of Molly, right, at a waterfall on the Arahura River on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (Precision Helicopters Ltd via AP)Hiker's dog lost in a wild New Zealand forest rescued by helicopter after strangers fund searchRead full article: Hiker's dog lost in a wild New Zealand forest rescued by helicopter after strangers fund search