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Research centre questioned again over where it puts funding

The Marlborough Research Centre put $20,000 into New Zealand Dryland Forests.

Marty Verry: More forestry mills will close

OPINION: Three things need to change or we'll lose more timber mills.

Forestry sector's claims of council inexperience disputed by local environmentalists

Environmentalists say forestry industry needs to look at its own failings.

Report reveals final tragic moments of boy killed by log at Gisborne beach

Oliver Shone, 11, was on holiday when he tragically was killed by a log at Waikanae Beach.

Large cyclone-damaged farm in Hawke's Bay to be converted to forestry

The Italian buyer of a cyclone-hit Rissington farm wants to convert it to forestry.

Gisborne council wins legal battles, but who pays the fines?

Environmentalists question if forestry companies or insurance pays penalties.

Person seriously injured after logging truck rolls

"We did have three fire trucks, a Hazmat unit and a support vehicle there.”

Replacing farms with forests: What's driving the trend?

Researchers say results raise concerns but aren't a prediction of an unavoidable future.

Digger operator deaths: Forestry industry issued with fatality alert

Two digger operators died at work within 10 days in July.

Govt accused of trying to bury damning oil and gas ban report

The Opposition argues the Government is hiding its inaction with 'pamphlet' strategy.

'Any cut-back now is not good': Forestry slump could hurt future biofuel supply

New data shows a sharp decline in new forest plantings in New Zealand.

Eastland Wood Council cautiously optimistic about forestry plan

EWC backs Govt's forestry initiatives, stresses need for better infrastructure.

How a high-flying bond trader became one of NZ’s largest farmers

Corporate farming a trend, don't write off the family farm just yet, Forbes Elworthy says.

Tairāwhiti clears 390,000 tonnes of debris, just 30 per cent - aims for more funding

Gisborne clears 390,000t of debris; 25-30 per cent of total from rivers, beaches.

'Bloody disgrace': Bridge damage angers councillors

'Ratepayers are paying for the negligence of one company.' - Councillor Grant Boyde

Opinion: Hope from China as log prices drop

OPINION: Winter is coming, but thankfully the news isn’t all bleak.

'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.'

Court appearances for Gisborne forestry companies

Samnic Forest Management, Forest Management Solutions 'highly culpable'.