New Zealand'Tragic fatality': Digger driver dies after excavator submerged in forestry accidentAttempts to rescue the operator were unsuccessful and they were found dead.31 Jul 07:28 AM
New ZealandHe 'got into trouble' in school. Now he's 'living the dream''I’m pretty proud of how far I’ve come,' forestry apprentice says.24 Jul 05:03 PM
PoliticsGovt accused of trying to bury damning oil and gas ban reportThe Opposition argues the Government is hiding its inaction with 'pamphlet' strategy.10 Jul 05:22 AM
New Zealand'Any cut-back now is not good': Forestry slump could hurt future biofuel supplyNew data shows a sharp decline in new forest plantings in New Zealand.09 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandEastland Wood Council cautiously optimistic about forestry planEWC backs Govt's forestry initiatives, stresses need for better infrastructure.19 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessHow a high-flying bond trader became one of NZ’s largest farmersCorporate farming a trend, don't write off the family farm just yet, Forbes Elworthy says.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTairāwhiti clears 390,000 tonnes of debris, just 30 per cent - aims for more fundingGisborne clears 390,000t of debris; 25-30 per cent of total from rivers, beaches.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Bloody disgrace': Bridge damage angers councillors'Ratepayers are paying for the negligence of one company.' - Councillor Grant Boyde02 Jun 08:45 PM
New ZealandOpinion: Hope from China as log prices dropOPINION: Winter is coming, but thankfully the news isn’t all bleak.31 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Confusion': NZ wood processing sector grapples with new EU deforestation rules'At the moment, there is a lot of confusion and uncertainty around what needs to be done.'27 May 10:25 PM
New ZealandCourt appearances for Gisborne forestry companiesSamnic Forest Management, Forest Management Solutions 'highly culpable'.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandForestry firms argue against rate hikes, citing already high paymentsResidents say forestry firms should boost payments for debris clean-up and road repairs.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHeli-saw: Helicopter tree-trimming trialTLC's first trial of the heli-saw — a specialised tree-trimming saw hanging from a helicopter — in a forestry block in Kuratau near Taupō. Video / The Lines Company Te KūitiWatch15 May 12:55 AM
New ZealandForest manager: International demand for pruned logs at an all-time high"Things are fundamentally changed in my view, in China."14 May 10:34 PM
New Zealand'Unsettling time': 30 jobs proposed to go at forestry research institute ScionCEO says it doesn't have enough work in the pipeline to retain current staffing levels.14 May 03:22 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGovt fails to calm carbon market jitters, flagging forestry reviewIt is unsure of the impact land use rule changes will have on how many trees are planted.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmer says road plan will return area to the 'Middle Ages'Sheep and beef farmer Jared Coogan is worried school children will be put at risk.02 May 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessExports up, imports down in March - so should we be happy?Imports take a tumble, kiwifruit and apples get country out of deficit.24 Apr 12:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Destruction right in front of you': Swimmer fears council ruining river spotsCatherine Reeves enjoyed a picnic in the dense woods, then returned to find trees gone.07 Apr 11:41 PM
New ZealandNZ forestry 'struck to our knees' by weak demand from ChinaNZ log inventories have piled up due to very weak demand from China in recent months.27 Mar 07:56 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNorske Skog facing billion-dollar claim linked to Kawerau millA landfill site long used by a Tasman mill is subject to a half-dozen claims.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Ominous signs ahead for NZ economyOPINION: The latest global dairy auction shows demand for our biggest export is down.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsNZ still spending more than it earns - but the deficit shrinks as tourists returnThe goods deficit narrowed as we imported less, despite falling export returns.19 Mar 10:58 PM
New ZealandRetail spending in Coromandel not keeping up with inflationWhile visitor numbers were up, local infrastructure was put under severe pressure.11 Mar 05:30 PM
New Zealand'It gave me the screaming heebies': Northlander nearly pushed off road by truck amid Brynderwyns closureTrucks versus cars during the Brynderwyns closure - what are officials doing this time?06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAudits on forestry practices will improve: industryInternational attention is continuing to hone in on forestry practices on the East Coast.05 Mar 09:38 PM
New Zealand'World's most predictable problem': SH1 Brynderwyns closure angers truckiesA group representing NZ trucking firms is calling for long-term transport planning.23 Feb 04:58 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRebuilding Tairāwhiti: 'It's been bloody tough in the last few years' - mayorThe region has been hit by many storms over the past seven years.18 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEast 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
New ZealandExplained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fireWith most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.14 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandOverseas 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
New Zealand'Extremely dangerous': Tree feller didn't bother with safety plan because it was too expensiveJudge says the contractor is a 'law unto himself'.23 Jan 11:23 PM
New ZealandWhy 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
New ZealandTrail walkers trespassed after cutting through active logging siteTrail walkers on Southland section ignored warnings and cut through a dangerous work site.20 Jan 07:25 PM
