The CountryReturn to growth: MPI sees big lift in exports in 2025MPI expects to see a rebound in New Zealand's primary sector exports in 2025.11 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryLow confidence from Marlborough’s three big industries'They’re businesses that have a lot of economic significance behind them.'06 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryGisborne council slaps Aratu Forests with fresh enforcement orderAratu Forests receives a second enforcement order application in five months.05 Dec 04:15 AM
The Country'Playing with Lego': Criticism of Govt's plan for fewer trees on farms'It’s trying to fix a problem that’s not there,' the Forest Owners' Association says.04 Dec 09:10 PM
The CountryGovt announces sweeping changes to limit farm-to-forestry conversionsGovt says measures will protect productive farmland and allow sustainable forestry growth.04 Dec 02:32 AM
The CountryCould biochar be the wonder product for forestry and farming?Charcoal-like product is made from smouldering woody offcuts in large kilns.02 Dec 01:33 AM
The CountryGisborne council faces challenges with proposed new national forestry standardsGisborne councillors worry new NES-CF will limit local control over forestry regulations.28 Nov 11:00 PM
The CountryStudents 'in tears': Proposal to axe 'invaluable' apprenticeshipThe Waipā campus in Rotorua is 'the only facility of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere'.24 Nov 06:05 PM
The CountryLogging firm in receivership ordered to pay $330k for worker's death - but can't afford a fineJake William Duncan died on a Hawke's Bay forestry site in 2021.21 Nov 05:00 AM
The CountryBats thrive in Tairāwhiti: How Aratu Forests is protecting themBats found in Tairāwhiti's Aratu Forests; management plan enhances their protection.20 Nov 03:10 AM
The CountryCyclone heroes celebrated at Hawke's Bay Forestry Awards'Forestry people opened roads, towed gear through flooded rivers.'17 Nov 11:33 PM
The CountryTrump, tariffs, and NZ's forestry industry: Marcus MussonSponsored content: Fingers crossed Europeans get a hankering for Chinese-made furniture.15 Nov 04:00 PM
The Country'Right thing to do': Forester selling woodchip to fuel local biomass market'The benefits for us have not been financial, I’ll put that upfront.'13 Nov 08:32 PM
The CountryOpinion: Why hasn't the Government acted on carbon farming?OPINION: Finn Ross & James Robbie say irreversible damage happening to rural communities.06 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryAviation fuel from waste wood viable in Aotearoa: Air NZ, LanzajetA study suggested the industry could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars a year.29 Oct 05:00 PM
The CountryVirtual reality forest simulations to help train recruitsScion portfolio leader says the tool combines science, technology and gamification.29 Oct 03:59 PM
The CountryAfforestation rate affecting stock numbers: Beef + Lamb NZBeef + Lamb NZ warns the afforestation of 261,000ha of farmland is unsustainable.24 Oct 08:50 PM
The CountryForestry Minister Todd McClay says forestry rule changes by councils must be 'evidence based'Forestry Minister Todd McClay wants council changes to be 'evidence-based'.21 Oct 10:53 PM
The CountryAratu Forests plans $500k debris nets after cyclone damage in Tairāwhiti'We have learnt much from the cyclones and are determined to keep improving,' CEO says.18 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryFighting words for forestry from Jones at regional summitRegional Development Minister Shane Jones affirms forestry's importance to Tairāwhiti.17 Oct 03:24 AM
The CountryMarcus Musson: Positive signs from China but forest owners should hold the high-fivesSponsored content: Don’t go out and plan that trip to the Bahamas yet.11 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryAccess to Ruahine Forest Park closed for safety during logging operationsNo entry from Kashmir Rd; DoC cites close calls and public safety.06 Oct 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-toShane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics04 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryGisborne cross-sector group established to guide landowners of highly erodible landForestry Minister Todd McClay said a range of tools would be available with the changes.03 Oct 11:55 PM
The CountryTairāwhiti forestry decline hits local economyGisborne businesses are struggling as the region grapples with a decline in forestry.01 Oct 12:52 AM
The CountryForestry not to blame for Smithfield meatworks closure, industry saysNZ Forest Owners Association says production forestry area has decreased in last 20 years.30 Sep 09:38 PM
The CountryExplained: The 'excessive red tape' behind Timaru meatworks closureAbout 600 people could lose their jobs.29 Sep 11:03 PM
The CountryProposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'29 Sep 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAll-hands Alliance Timaru meeting 'not going to be about beautifying site': Meatworkers UnionMeat co-operative CEO won't comment.26 Sep 04:19 AM
The CountryMarcus Musson: Spring has sprung but log prices haven'tSponsored content: Opinion - log and lamb prices have a lot in common this month.20 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryOji confirms mill closure, 75 jobs lostThe company has experienced a range of issues including high energy costs.17 Sep 08:22 PM
The CountryResearch centre questioned again over where it puts fundingThe Marlborough Research Centre put $20,000 into New Zealand Dryland Forests.13 Sep 03:50 AM
The CountryMereana Tobenhouse wins Good Deed Award at Central North Island Forestry AwardsMin rallied support for a colleague after a fire destroyed her garage and possessions.12 Sep 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMarty Verry: More forestry mills will closeOPINION: Three things need to change or we'll lose more timber mills.11 Sep 11:43 PM
