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
The Country'Something needs to change now': Forestry contractors at breaking point“We employ thousands of people, and we cannot keep operating at a loss."29 May 09:54 PM
The CountryFieldays Forestry Hub returns for 2023 showThe Fieldays Forestry Hub will again feature when Fieldays 2023 returns from June 14-17.25 May 03:00 AM
The CountryGovt investing 3.6m to stop land erosion and protect against extreme weatherRatepayers will be contributing more than $18 million to the ongoing work.22 May 05:00 PM
The CountryRates debate: Fed Farmers unhappy with proposed increase“Unlike many other submitters, we are actually asking you to do less."18 May 05:00 PM
The CountryNgāti Porou say failure to act on forestry slash inquiry not an optionIwi leader Selwyn Parata wants action, not more kōrero.14 May 11:29 PM
The CountryTairāwhiti residents thankful for forestry after cyclone damageIt follows a report into the devastation caused by slash during Cyclone Gabrielle.14 May 10:39 PM
The CountryThe slash report: Call for halt to production forestry in erosion zonesA report says there are just 5-10 years to "turn this environmental disaster around".11 May 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMayor fears impact of carbon farming on rural communities"....it’s land that should never have been taken out of forestry in the first place".10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMartin Williams: Can mānuka heal the land?Opinion: Mānuka wouldn't just be a band-aid, but a whole new layer of skin.09 May 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe Gabrielle tree: Mānuka touted as Hawke's Bay looks for flood preventionWhen Bola struck, the response was to plant pine. Would a different tree have been better?09 May 11:22 PM
The CountryDive in log prices making harvesting uneconomic"Prices are much below where they should be to achieve a reasonable return."08 May 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIkea-linked Dutch forestry giants buy 1600ha more landMinisterial inquiry into destructive slash examining what needs to change.03 May 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMarty Verry: Forestry wants our carbon, not your debtOpinion: Kiwi wood processors compete using world's costliest logs, so what's the answer?02 May 01:59 AM
The CountryGovernment to co-invest in onshore wood processingMinister Peeni Henare says current projections will see hundreds of jobs generated.27 Apr 06:32 PM
The CountryIndigenous forestry researcher retires after nearly 50 years of serviceGreg Steward to stay involved in sector through mentoring role as an Emeritus scientist.23 Apr 11:42 PM
The CountryLand investor acquires Mangamahu forestry estateThe land has already been leased out to a forestry leasing company for a 20-year period.17 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryCyclone woes: Forestry crews without work, wet weather holds up on-farm recovery“Farmers are starting to get a bit worn down."12 Apr 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTreasury warns of skyrocketing bills if carbon price used to cut emissionsTreasury and the Climate Change Commission scrapped over where to set carbon prices.02 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCalls intensify for wider Hawke’s Bay slash inquiry after sacking and resignation"We still need to understand what caused the damage; how to avoid this happening again."02 Apr 01:04 AM