The CountryChainsaw-wielding suspect found guilty of cutting illegal forest trackAccused argued he was clearing a fallen tree – but a judge didn't buy it.16 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryAudits on forestry practices will improve: industryInternational attention is continuing to hone in on forestry practices on the East Coast.05 Mar 09:38 PM
The Country'Excessive': Govt launches independent review of forestry ETS costsForestry Minister Todd McClay says owners have complained of 'excessive costs'.29 Feb 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryEast Coast's forestry nightmare: One year after Cyclone GabrielleMore than 160,000 tonnes of debris have been removed but foresters have a bigger worry.15 Feb 04:00 AM
The CountryOverseas company spends $25m on 1800ha of Northland farmland for forestry'We really need to be looking at what is the long-term forestry future.'06 Feb 04:00 PM
The Country'Accounting anomaly': Forests in Hawke's Bay to pay less in rates than some homes?Plans to shake-up Hawke’s Bay Regional Council rates is attracting criticism.24 Jan 05:07 AM
The CountryWhy this Tunnel Hill farming couple are 'future focused''We are always thinking about how to look after the land to give us the best value.'23 Jan 01:00 AM
The CountryWinston in the manger? Jamie Mackay dishes out The Country's Annual AwardsOPINION: The Country host takes a look back at the highs and lows of 2023.21 Dec 10:00 PM
The Country'I didn't care how long it took': Logging boss turns kiwi enthusiastThere were no deaths of the national bird during a delicate pine harvest.09 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryCyclone-hit forest owners given time to avoid repaying carbon creditsReplanting has been delayed by slips, road damage and flooded nurseries.08 Dec 01:18 AM
The CountryNew interactive tool to aid forest inventory managementScion says Forest Insights could become a 'window into the heart of commercial forests'.25 Nov 03:59 PM
The CountryLog export prices firm as sales to China pick upLog export prices are lowly rising but a consultant says firms should seek new markets.22 Nov 02:12 AM
The CountryWhy a Rangitīkei forestry developer is turning to AIThe two companies both work at breaking down financial barriers for carbon farming.21 Nov 01:15 AM
The CountryGisborne mill workers ‘devastated’ over sudden job lossesJapanese-owned Juken NZ will close its Gisborne mill, costing 80 jobs.19 Nov 06:17 PM
The CountryPongakawa on-farm field day shows benefits of land use changeDecreasing a herd and retiring challenging land has reduced GHG emissions by a third.18 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBusy year cements Craigmore's claim of being NZ's largest diversified rural investorBig planting year takes horticulture to 37 per cent of asset portfolio.05 Nov 11:26 PM
The CountryBereaved father fails in private prosecution of forestry company over son's deathRichard Brooking is fighting for justice after his son was killed on the job.03 Nov 06:00 AM
The CountryProposed closure of Gisborne mill puts 80 jobs at riskJuken NZ is looking at options for mill’s future due to ongoing financial difficulties.30 Oct 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTargeted forestry rates 'a blunt instrument'"It’s about looking for an equitable way of covering that cost.”30 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryCouncil concern over logging damage to Whanganui roads'This isn't concentrated to just one area, it's network-wide.'23 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryResearch wages war on silent enemy in our planted forestsRNC has been wreaking havoc on pine trees in New Zealand since at least 2008.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'All smiles': Pan Pac’s Napier plant reaches milestone in $280m cyclone recoveryChip mill restarted, 120ha forest purchased.13 Oct 05:00 PM
The Country‘It’s gone’: Forester paints grim picture of planting industry under new fees regimeThe Ministry for Primary Industries will soon charge ETS participants a perpetual fee.11 Oct 05:00 PM
The Country'Race against time': Forestry crews salvage wood after cyclone“We’re aiming to have the salvage all done by the end of June 2024.”09 Oct 09:55 PM
The Country'Bloody wrong': Family furious at WorkSafe decision not to prosecute after forestry death“I just feel like Jason’s life was taken, they removed the body and went back to work.”09 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryHomelessness, family farms, connectivity, GPs - the concerns of Northland townsSmall-town Northlanders often feel forgotten. They are hoping for change this election.06 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryNew forestry rules long overdue but still welcome - Feds“It’s great to finally see some action that will make a difference for rural communities."05 Oct 12:48 AM
The CountryNew changes to forestry regulations post Cyclone GabrielleRegulations have been tightened to reduce damage of downstream communities.03 Oct 04:13 AM
The CountrySwiss plan to convert Otago farm to forestry turned downApplication one of first made under benefit test for conversion of farmland to forestry.02 Oct 09:38 PM
The CountryLive: Snow falls as southern flooding mop-up gets underwayLandslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.22 Sep 02:30 AM
The CountryTwo of first three applications declined under new farm to forest rulesOne consent granted was for UK company Enterprise Investments Limited.01 Sep 04:12 AM
The CountryCarbon credits: Biden administration to spend US$150m to help small forest ownersThe goal is to protect more tracts of US forest to help fight climate change.22 Aug 10:41 PM
The CountryGrieving father takes private prosecution against forestry company after son's deathThe man, 24, was hit by a nine-kilogram D-shackle which came towards him "like a missile".22 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryIncrease in sheep and beef farm to forestry conversion - reportUpdated report shows an increase in scale and pace of farmland purchased for forestry.08 Aug 10:40 PM
