PremiumPremiumThe CountryBillion trees snag? Contractors face 'drastic' shortage of planters"We used to have hundreds putting their hands up," CNI director Stewart Hyde says.15 Jun 02:13 AM
The CountryIain Hyndman: Billion trees putting farming at riskBillion trees protagonists can't see the wood for the trees, writes Iain Hyndman.12 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryIain Hyndman: Golden goose to the slaughterAre trees killing the golden goose that lays the golden agricultural egg?12 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryDoughty on deckNewly-elected Ruapehu-Whanganui Rural Support Trust chair Brian Doughty reports for duty.12 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryPort's world-first logging truck scalers saferGround-breaking robotics set to transform log processing at ports.06 Jun 04:31 AM
The CountryForestry incentives drive prices upThe impact on prices was greater in the North Island than in the South Island.04 Jun 10:37 PM
The CountryFarmland sales to forestry will 'impact all rural areas'Lobby group Fifty Shades of Green concerned farmland is being converted to forestry.04 Jun 10:00 PM
The CountryAbatement notices issued to forest harvestersFlight on behalf of regional council assesses compliance with new forestry rules.03 Jun 07:40 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryListen: The forestry debate - Trees vs sheep and cowsReplacing all our sheep & beef country with trees is "kind of ludicrous", says David Shaw.28 May 03:30 AM
The Country'They can't catch you': Truckie told by boss to fabricate logbookSten Semenoff wins next round against NZTA.23 May 01:15 AM
The CountryFarm forestry conference focuses on futureFarm foresters have important role to play in addressing issues, say conference organisers09 May 07:00 PM
The CountryRural crews tackle out of control burnWhananaki Rural Fire brigade and brigade from Maungakaramea were called to the fire.09 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryForestry's threat to farmingDave Read says forestry is a threat to the sheep and beef industry and small rural towns.09 May 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTrees threaten livestock numbersBlanket tree planting on large chunks of productive land is pushing livestock numbers down08 May 05:00 PM
The CountryForestry pilot hailed a successLogging training scheme in Gisborne could be rolled out nationally due to its success.02 Apr 07:44 PM
BDBDThe CountryKiwiRail to boost log capacity out of WairarapaThis will lessen dependency on trucks.31 Mar 06:52 PM
The CountryFarmer: 'Biological' greenhouse gases merit different treatmentReport moots treating agricultural greenhouse gases differently to fossil fuel emissions.30 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryNZ's first all-female forestry crewWomen branch out to fill labour shortage. Made with funding from NZ On Air.28 Mar 09:00 PM
The CountryDamage to helicopter too extensive to determine cause of fatal crashHelicopter hit the ground at a high rate of descent and intense fire followed.27 Mar 08:40 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryEuropean investors eye billion trees projectThe billion trees project has attracted the eye of some deep-pocketed players.27 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryEnvironment watchdog's bold idea to combat climate changeBiological emissions from farms should be policed differently to CO2, watchdog says.26 Mar 01:00 AM
The CountryWaverley sawmill could rise again, buyer saysWaverley could get a whole new sawmill if Spectrum Group can buy enough forest in the area12 Mar 04:02 PM
The CountryClosure of sawmills 'right across the country'New Zealand bleeds wood processing jobs as logs ship to China, industry leader says.08 Mar 03:59 PM
The CountryThe harmless looking tree wreaking havoc on our landWilding pines smother wildlife, natives and everything. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Mar 01:17 AM
The CountryWaverley Sawmill closes, with loss of 65 jobsMarket forces and pressure from statutory supervisor forces sale of Waverley Sawmill01 Mar 04:01 PM
The CountryConservation Comment: Wild pines a fire riskIt is time the fire service and DoC looked at ways to remove these pine trees.25 Feb 03:00 AM
The CountryNRC: Focus on Northland's wilding pinesNRC is examining wildling conifers to observe impacts in the Far North.21 Feb 12:30 AM
The CountryNZ Farm Forestry: ETS alterations aheadChanges are coming for NZ forestry blocks, says NZ Farm Forestry president Neil Cullen.20 Feb 12:54 AM
The CountryNew project enhances Kairakau memoriesRich memories of Kairakau Beach have been enhanced by a new project, writes Clive Bibby.17 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountrySawmill still operating, but no cutting in last daysWaverley Sawmill not in full production, while news of sale awaited.12 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: Commercial forestry v pastoral farmingComment: The ramifications of establishing forestry blocks takes some research.10 Feb 08:30 PM
The CountryAgriculture still 'a bedrock' of Ruapehu economy, mayor saysFarmers and council talk about priorities for the Ruapehu District06 Feb 03:15 AM
The CountryMore wood-processing jobs on horizon for GisborneFar East Sawmill hopes to create another 35 jobs if it can get funding.23 Jan 01:54 AM
