PremiumPremiumInflationHow worried should investors be about a big current account deficit?New Zealand is a small, open economy with a heavy reliance on the rest of the world.21 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSir Paul Adams, Ted Manson: Raised in state houses, billion-dollar sales successWhat can we learn from them? What is their new direction these days?14 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCalls 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
New ZealandLand investors look to acquire Mangamahu estateThe cost to acquire the estate would be almost $64 million.06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRevealed: 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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSlash inquiry: Forestry boss says Nash’s industry ties could be ‘impediment’Stuart Nash says the scale of the debris is "completely unacceptable".02 Mar 07:54 PM
New ZealandForest waste ‘critical factor’ in rupture of city's water pipeSlash and whole trees played a significant role in damaging Gisborne's main water supply.01 Mar 09:23 PM
New ZealandCyclone 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 EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Our politicians are competent firefighters, but terrible buildersMain parties good with the political firefighting required to deal with disasters, but ...23 Feb 11:53 PM
New ZealandCyclone recovery visas offered, Judge to visit Gloriavale & one year of war in Ukraine | Focus Morning Bulletin 24 February, 2023New cyclone recovery visa applications open, Employment Court Judge to visit Gloriavale and Ukraine marks one year of war with Russia in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Feb 04:38 PM
New ZealandNew forestry slash inquiry ‘too brief’ to consider issues - industryThe Forest Owners Association says tree-planting is imperative to tackle climate change23 Feb 02:06 AM
New ZealandRush to fix 501 deportee Bill, immediate slash inquiry & Auckland Council boss quits | Focus Morning Bulletin: 23 February, 2023 Government rushes to fix 501 deportee treatment bill, immediate slash inquiry for East Coast & the CEO of Auckland Council calls it quits in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Feb 04:52 PM
New Zealand'Massive' job ahead for cyclone recovery, forestry future uncertain & truancy officers return | Focus Morning Bulletin: 21 February, 2023 The millions announced for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery, the future of forestry in flood-hit regions remains uncertain and truancy officers return to schools in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Feb 04:22 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Logging's lamentable legacyOPINION: Issue of forestry slash must be addressed by all parties as flooding events rise.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCompany owner says charges of crimes against environment lacked meritJohn Turkington says the jury's not guilty verdicts showed charges lacked merit.08 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Climate change can't be ignoredOPINION: Letters on Three Waters, Wayne Brown, capitalism, and Chris Hipkins.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTrain derailment impacts Kawerau industry'The question on everyone’s lips is how long it’s going to take to get running again.'31 Jan 11:01 PM
New ZealandGisborne forestry slash death, AT wants you to drive & the battle is on for rentals | Focus Morning Bulletin: 27 January, 2023 Wake-up call for tree-slash operations, the baffling advice from AT ahead of Elton John concerts and a look at just how much rent has gone up across Aotearoa in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Jan 04:50 PM
New Zealand'It has taken everything': East Coast couple's home inundated by silt, storm debrisIn an hour, Linda Gough saw her Tolaga Bay property covered in storm debris and water.11 Jan 06:29 PM
WorldBrazil’s President-elect picks Amazon defender for environment ministerThe new administration has said it will crack down on illegal deforestation.29 Dec 10:15 PM
KahuMāori forestry group call out climate minister’s anti exotic moves'Cost to Māori enormous' - forestry group fights government anti-exotic move.13 Dec 07:17 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDanone flicks the switch on $30m biomass boiler for Balclutha dairy plantGroup says it is NZ’s first dairy spray drying plant powered exclusively by biomass fuel.25 Nov 04:22 AM
PremiumPremiumInfrastructure reportThree Waters 'the right thing to do’ - Grant RobertsonGovernment will press ahead with plans for co-governance in Three Waters reforms.21 Nov 03:59 PM
WorldAt climate summit, Brazil’s Lula says deforestation to stopBrazilian President-elect promising to combat deforestation when he takes office on Jan 1.16 Nov 05:40 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 25 October, 2022 WorkSafe under fire, why almost 100,000 community service hours have been wiped and the UK has a new Prime Minister in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Oct 04:37 PM
Business ReportsUnlocking 'a wall of wood'Shane Jones wants to open the way for Pacific Islanders to join an expanded workforce.02 Apr 04:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessExport log prices hit 3-year lowExport log prices, which fell to a three-year low this month, may start to pick up as demand improves in China.19 May 12:01 AM
BDBDEconomyChinese inventory pushes log prices downNew Zealand export log prices fell to a seven-month low as high inventories on Chinese ports dent demand in the country's largest market.01 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessExport log prices up after big dipExport log prices have stabilised and are improving a little, despite conditions in the country's biggest market, China, remaining difficult.19 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessRoadblock ahead for NZ log pricesNew Zealand log prices appear to have levelled out after a strong run over the last year.19 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandForestry's youngest victimSkyla Frater's classmates are all busy at school making Father's Day gifts - but she doesn't have anyone to give hers to.23 Aug 05:30 PM
BusinessDeforestation intentions soar with carbon prices lowDeforestation intentions have soared as the emissions trading scheme, at least at current rock-bottom prices, is no longer seen as a barrier to switching to other land uses.14 Apr 05:30 PM
EconomyHigher dollar eats away export gainsA stronger New Zealand dollar swamped further gains in world prices for export commodities last month.04 Feb 04:30 PM