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