The Country'We are in safe hands': Hawke's Bay awards showcase best of primary sector Charles and Mandy Yule of Whakamarumaru Station named Silver Fern Farms Farmer of Year.03 Apr 12:00 AM
The Country'Perfect storm': Diesel, shipping costs put logging operators under pressureForest Management's group director says remote forests may soon be uneconomic to harvest.24 Mar 10:01 PM
OpinionMarcus MussonMarcus Musson: Fuel shock and tariffs threaten to end log export price stabilityOPINION: Higher fuel and shipping costs strip up to $8 a tonne from forest owners.20 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMarcus MussonChina log supply and NZ forestry: Stable prices but sellers gain edge - Marcus Musson20 Feb 03:59 PM
PremiumThe Country'A nice round number': Ikea owner sets sights on 100,000ha of local forests01 Feb 08:00 PM
The CountryUnpacking the details of New Zealand's free trade deal with IndiaThe deal cuts tariffs on 95% of New Zealand exports, but dairy remains excluded.18 Jan 10:45 PM
The CountryMany of Wairarapa’s recent forest fires began in old burn pilesWairarapa is in a restricted fire season and open-air fires need a permit.15 Jan 08:58 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySearch our map: Swathes of NZ land bought by Ikea for forestryIkea's NZ land holdings will soon be the size of the entire Nelson region. See it mapped.11 Jan 04:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumThe 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-upsOne farmer needed four hours of surgery after a four-metre chainsaw fall.10 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryDignity on the job: New partnerships bringing period care to worksitesUrban Homes apprentice Sydney Gill says the change saves time and normalises talk. 09 Dec 05:05 PM
The CountryNorthland hit harder than most by climate change, report findsThe report finds almost 40% of Northlanders live in high deprivation areas.09 Dec 12:00 AM
The CountryPine forest owner praises response as 5ha Hawke's Bay blaze containedThe fire was detected early by one of Pan Pac's contractors.08 Dec 10:58 PM
The CountryA district 'swallowed' by pine trees: Fears over Ikea forestsSince 2020, Ikea has converted six Central Hawke’s Bay farms into pine forestry.04 Dec 08:51 PM
The CountryFinal ETS auction of the year fails to sell a single carbon unit2025 is the second calendar year in which all four quarterly ETS auctions have failed.03 Dec 09:44 PM
The CountryLong-serving governor steps down from major farming businessWhatarangi Murphy-Peehi has served Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation for 41 years.02 Dec 08:06 PM
The Country'More than a name change': Kaingaroa Tipu marks new forestry eraThe new 145ha Rerewhakaaitu Nursery will produce millions of seedlings a year.29 Nov 02:30 AM
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
