The Country'If there is no hunting pressure': Wild pigs push farm damage and TB fearsOspri has tested 99,641 cattle and deer for TB in the region since February.07 Jan 05:00 AM
The CountryPrimary exports tipped to hit record $62b as food and fibre power aheadDairy alone is tipped to earn $27.4b, even with softer global prices.15 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumThe CountryForestry shake-up: PF Olsen and Forest360 join forces in major mergerThe merged company will manage about 480,000ha of forest for 1000-plus clients.12 Dec 01:47 AM
The CountryPunctured lungs, shattered ribs: Warning after severe injuries in risky storm clean-ups10 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionMarcus MussonMarcus Musson: Log prices stay flat as weak China demand and ETS reforms hit confidence OPINION: NZU values plunged 20% after the Government signalled ETS reform.21 Nov 04:00 PM
The Country'Environmental disaster': Farmers warn of pig and pine crisisFederated Farmers says land conversions to pine forests are fuelling a feral pig surge.21 Nov 04:00 PM
Rural business'Win for nature': Court rejects Ruataniwha groundwater appealThe decision reduces the Central Hawke's Bay farm’s capacity to produce food.19 Nov 09:36 PM
The CountryFarmers call for tougher forestry rules after Pōrangahau fireFire crews battled the Pōrangahau blaze for days before it was contained.31 Oct 12:50 AM
The CountryLand use transition 'needed' but questions remain around economics for forestry stakeholderThe plan could see up to 100,000ha of erosion-prone land permanently replanted.28 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryPōrangahau fires largely contained after spreading to pines planned for Ikea furnitureThe largest fire is likely to cause headaches for firefighters for at least a week.22 Oct 03:46 AM
The CountryIkea parent expands Northland forestry footprintAbout 3000ha of indigenous forest will be set aside for conservation.20 Oct 08:41 PM
The CountryNew rules aim to cut forestry deaths after grim 2024 safety recordWorkSafe released the code in August after consulting with stakeholders. 18 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryForestry’s finest to face off at Gisborne A&P ShowCrowds can see precision log stacking live as contest joins show's range of attractions.16 Oct 04:34 AM
The Country‘Focus on sustainably grown timber’: Ikea company buys forests in NorthIngka Investments' 12,900ha deal covers nine forests, subject to OIO approval.15 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryGisborne District Council says Mangaroa Station sets example for sustainable land useMangaroa Station’s plantings from the 1960s still protect the land today.13 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryForestry’s new Govt 'bridge' to help with policy shiftsRay Hook will act as a bridge between forest landowners and the Government.10 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryThe march of the wallaby: Eradication drive begins on Dunedin's doorstepSince 2011, 22 wallaby sightings have been reported around Dunedin.02 Oct 09:00 PM
The Country'Disruptive': US hits NZ timber with 10% tariff, industry warns of major impactThe US bought $370m worth of New Zealand radiata pine products in 2024.01 Oct 04:33 AM
The Country'A bit of relief': Timber industry welcomes 10% US tariffThe United States is New Zealand's third-largest export market and continues to grow.01 Oct 03:24 AM
The CountryWood-fired future: Bioenergy sector eyes green energy boomWoody biomass from forestry or wood processing could be turned into bioenergy.29 Sep 08:44 PM
The CountryHigh school doubt to triple win: Whangārei man wins trophy for historic third timeBryce Dickson is the first to win three times at the Australasian John Deere awards.26 Sep 01:00 AM
The CountryCouncil sells nearly $2m in carbon credits to pay down debt'We think it’s an entirely sensible option'.24 Sep 06:00 PM
The CountryPan Pac to cut 20 roles in Hawke’s Bay restructureCyclone Gabrielle left the Whirinaki site under 2m of floodwater in 2023.24 Sep 06:00 PM
The CountryHow this forestry boss helped change the future for NZ falconsColin Maunder led Timberlands to adopt falcon-friendly forestry practices. 23 Sep 03:29 AM
The CountryBiodiversity crisis: Call grows to add wasps to Predator Free listWasps cost New Zealand over $130m a year in damage and control.22 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryNZ city's economy in a 'hole', says mayor, as hundreds of jobs vanishNick Smith says 'over 500' jobs will be lost with the closures of the past three months.19 Sep 03:18 AM
The CountryForest guardians reject use of GMOs'Even if it is legal at the national level, it’s not accepted in FSC-certified forests.'11 Sep 10:42 PM
