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
The CountryOpinion: Why we need to restore Aotearoa's native forests at scaleOpinion: Native forest restoration is the largest weapon we have in the climate fight.29 Mar 01:26 AM
The CountryCarbon farming firm opens office in MartonThe Rangitīkei-based firm has four land developments in the Whanganui region.22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDeclined: Bids fall short in NZ carbon auctionTinkering with carbon units has 'turned the market off'.15 Mar 04:30 AM
The CountryScion CEO says processing forestry slash on-site an immediate solutionPortable, container-sized mini-factory could turn forestry waste into high-value products.08 Mar 07:52 PM
OpinionMarcus MussonComment: 'Bloody hell, what's next?'Marcus Musson looks at the forestry industry post-Cyclone Gabrielle.08 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryLand investors look to acquire Mangamahu estateThe cost to acquire the estate would be almost $64 million.06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRevealed: How Myanmar ‘blood timber’ found its way to NZWhangārei importer admits "it doesn't look good" teak found to come from Myanmar oligarch.03 Mar 04:24 AM
The CountryCyclone Gabrielle: National candidates fight to widen slash inquiryThe party is ramping up efforts to get Hawke's Bay into the forestry slash inquiry.27 Feb 03:39 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsThe horrific damage caused by forestry slash and vested interestsIndustries want govt help to be profitable by reducing industry regulation and taxation.26 Feb 08:59 PM
The CountryForestry’s uncertain future on the East CoastRecent storms have filled debris across roads and into water. Who will clean it up?20 Feb 06:05 PM
The CountryCyclone Gabrielle: All parties back review into forestry slashMomentum builds for major review into forestry practices following devastating cyclones.15 Feb 06:25 AM
The Country'It's disgusting': Family mourns death of 'very loving' 11yo on beachOliver Shone was a quirky and loving child, family and friends say.11 Feb 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHard to see upside for forestry until things dry outExtreme weather in the North Island has had a big impact on forestry.08 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryForestry review welcomed by East Coast farmersThe East Coast was battered by Cyclone Hale in January.06 Feb 09:42 PM
The CountryGisborne beach tragedy: 9000 locals sign petition for overhaul of forestry industryA boy suffered fatal injuries in the surf at woody debris-filled Waikanae beach.26 Jan 11:17 PM
The CountryBoy’s death after being struck by log at beach: ‘Wake-up’ call for tree-slash operationsThe youngster was climbing and standing on the floating log in the shallows, says witness.26 Jan 04:50 PM
The CountryBeach tragedy: Boy killed in surf log fall, mayor vows inquiry into wood debrisThe youngster was climbing and standing on the floating log in the shallows: witness.26 Jan 12:32 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRebuilding Better: What will NZ agriculture will look like, beyond commodities cycle?What is New Zealand agriculture going to look like in the decades ahead?19 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryNo need for inquiry into forestry practices following Cyclone Hale, minister saysStuart Nash says forestry companies need to sit down with key stakeholders instead.16 Jan 07:59 PM
The CountryCompany ordered to pay more than $500,000 for worker’s death in Wairoa forestTraining and supervision was 'inadequate' in lead-up to death of much-loved father.14 Dec 04:31 AM
