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
The Country'Death by a thousand cuts': Mangrove removal for marina angers enviromentalistsA previous campaign was launched 30 years ago to protect the mangroves.08 Aug 10:11 PM
The CountryFeilding tractor technician Nick Fargher to compete in BrisbaneHe will compete for the John Deere Construction and Forestry Technician Award.03 Aug 02:54 AM
The Country'A lot of talk, no action' East Coast residents demand forestry changeThe report warned the region had less than 10 years before felling caused land collapse.02 Aug 12:38 AM
The CountryForestry sector pleased by ETS changes, but not confidentForest Owners Association says ETS reset not enough to restore confidence in the sector.27 Jul 09:06 PM
OpinionMarcus Musson: Light at the end of the forestry tunnelComment: Most in the industry knew the oversupply situation was very short-term.20 Jul 12:24 AM
The CountryClimate change: Just two in 10 NZ forest owners taking ‘direct measures’ to adapt, study findsMajor study finds most NZ foresters are aware of climate risks but fewer are adapting.15 Jul 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOur forests and our future are entwinedOPINION: We are going to need more forests - both exotics and indigenous -as carbon sinks.13 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'We are a community in crisis': Gisborne mayorTairāwhiti Gisborne has had three states of emergency this year alone.13 Jul 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySolar farming interest increasesBut it's also a controversial option.10 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryForestry group slams ETS reform as 'vandalism'Climate Forestry Association CEO Andrew Cushen says the system is already working.09 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNZ economy faces hit as export prices slumpMeat and log prices falling on slow Chinese demand.05 Jul 05:25 AM
The CountryCourse gets people ready for workforceThe graduates received a New Zealand Level 2 certificate.04 Jul 11:00 PM
The CountryOIO approves sales of four farms for conversion to forestryThe four farms cover more than 2000 hectares.02 Jul 08:28 PM
The Country'Wall of silence': WorkSafe official admits fatality probe stalled by lack of evidence'I just don’t have the information I need.'11 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'Wrecking lives': Forestry industry woes taking a tollGisborne-based forest contracting business owner pulls the pin on his 23-year-old company.30 May 11:12 PM
