New ZealandNZ city's economy in a 'hole', says mayor, as hundreds of jobs vanishNick Smith says 'over 500' jobs will be lost with the closures of the past three months.19 Sep 03:18 AM
New Zealand'Batten down the hatches': Timber industry braces in troubled timesBuilding consents down from 51,000 in 2022 to 34,000 in the year to June. 21 Aug 11:30 PM
New Zealand‘Major blow’: Proposed closure of South Island's largest sawmill would cost 142 jobsThe closure would consolidate manufacturing to the company's site in Kawerau.20 Aug 11:15 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Significant investment': Sawmill reopening to create hundreds of jobs10 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Chance for a real solution': Winston Peters says he will advocate for Kinleith Mill workers09 Dec 11:24 PM
Business'A lot of angry people': Workers at NZ's largest paper mill told of plans to halt production19 Nov 11:25 PM
BusinessKinleith Mill job losses feared with ‘change proposal’Meeting scheduled for this morning as changes proposed at Tokoroa site.19 Nov 05:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNapier Port says earnings rebound will continue in 2025The port bounces back after Cyclone Gabrielle sabotaged its post-Covid recovery.18 Nov 09:34 PM
New Zealand'It was a rollercoaster': Couple recognised for 30 years of business successClare and Tony Davies-Colley have led key Northland businesses and Whangārei developments.01 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionGraeme Hart’s Carter Holt Harvey Equities liquidated in group overhaulThe liquidation is being carried out as part of the rationalisation of the group.'12 Aug 09:29 PM
New Zealand'Mountain keeps getting higher': Operational pause at Ruapehu millsWPI chief executive Mike Ryan says 'some sort of government intervention' may be required.05 Aug 11:23 PM
MarketsOji slumps to $130m loss on revenue decline and margin squeezePaper, pulp and packaging giant books heavy loss as revenues slide 14 per cent.06 May 03:43 AM
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
New Zealand'I can’t explain how broken I am': Widow's grief after young dad dies in mill accidentSorav Saini, a father of two, died after becoming stuck in a machine.09 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Tragic situation': Timber mill worker dies in machinery incidentWorkSafe is investigating following the death of the New Plymouth employee.08 Feb 10:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew timber processing plant rises from ashesThe building's previous plant was destroyed in a fire.25 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness ReportsRaw logs to high-value bioproductsKiwi innovator determined to lift the performance of the timber industry.16 Aug 04:59 PM
ConstructionFletcher Building full-year: Revenue, net profit hit by cost risesNZICC, the housing market and disastrous weather have affected the big Kiwi company.15 Aug 08:58 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionRevealed: Where NZ’s richest man Graeme Hart is investing his cashFocus is on what we wrap stuff in, what we eat, storage, and buildings.12 Jun 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWho wants $14.9m from biggest builder to fail this year?Name anything you see happening on a building site and those supplying stuff are on list.18 Apr 05:05 AM
BusinessRedwood sleeper dressing for furnitureRedwood sleepers can be dressed in a home workshop and be used to make furniture. Video / Grant BradleyWatch23 Jun 12:31 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBusiness Hub: Andrea Scown first female CEO of Mitre 10New Mitre 10 boss steps up to a timber shortage crisis and pandemic challenge.09 Apr 05:42 AM
BusinessTimber shortage: Commerce Commission seeks explanationTimber giant Carter Holt Harvey has cut supplies to a number of building retail chains.29 Mar 05:21 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMarty Verry: Four causes of timber shortage - and what can be doneThere are a number of reasons for the current timber shortage, writes Marty Verry.29 Mar 04:34 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionConstruction sector businesses get $160m+ wage grantsBuilders, contractors, civil works businesses use Government support.20 Apr 01:14 AM
EmploymentSixty sawmill staff lose their jobs, told over Christmas holidaysPutaruru sawmill goes into receivership owing up to $3m with 60 job losses.14 Jan 06:46 PM
BusinessNorthland sawmill closes owing ratepayer moneyNorthland timber processor owes ratepayers more than $800,000 in loan and interest.22 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessNZ timber exporter Sequal signs big Saudi dealThe deal was signed in November and would move to its next level this year.09 Apr 07:15 AM
