BDBDEconomyEconomic surge in 2012 - GDP up 1.5pcThe New Zealand economy grew at the fastest quarterly pace in three years in the tail-end of last year.20 Mar 10:20 PM
BusinessForest growers to vote on $7m industry research levyForest growers have until March 29 to vote on a planned levy intended to raise around $7 million a year for industry research.19 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle Masterton forest blazeAbout eight hectares of forest has been burned by a blaze in rural Masterton, with crews still on site last night to keep the fire under control.07 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandCall for machine use in forestry workA coroner has recommended forestry workers use machines to pile up felled logs instead of doing it manually after a Hawkes Bay forestry worker was killed.15 Jan 06:32 PM
New ZealandMan injured by tree being felled in MotuekaA man suffered serious back injuries when he was hit by a tree being felled in Motueka Valley this morning.06 Jan 10:21 PM
BusinessLogging firm fined over $86kA Marlborough logging firm has been fined $86,400 and ordered to pay $65,000 in reparation following the death of a worker hit by a dead branch while working in Awatere Valley.18 Dec 01:18 AM
New ZealandForestry safety under fire after deathThe death of a 23-year-old forestry worker who was crushed by a falling tree has prompted urgent calls for a safety review in the industry.27 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandForestry worker hospitalised after log accidentA forestry worker has been airlifted from a remote spot in Marlborough after being hit by a log.13 Nov 11:05 PM
OpinionOverseas land figures disputedThe recent debate over how much of our farmland is overseas owned shows very large differences in estimates, writes Bill Rosenberg.06 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandMan suffers head injury in forestry accidentA spokesperson for the Lowe Corporation Rescue Helicopter said the 52-year-old forestry worker was injured in a tree-felling accident near Putere.01 Nov 10:09 PM
EnergyPut a tree in your tankCould New Zealand's forests be our oilfields? Business and researchers say it's a serious prospect, but biofuels face major obstacles, finds Chris Barton.18 Oct 04:30 PM
