PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDoes Waikato have better odds for economic recovery?If Waikato Inc is right about a W-shaped economic recovery, a steep drop is ahead.09 Aug 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessSilence of the trees: Why the rise of forestry has farmers worriedThe rise and rise of forestry is causing friction in rural areas.30 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandElectric shock leaves worker with long-term injuriesA company has been fined after a mishap left a worker with long-term injuries.25 Jul 01:26 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyLiam Dann: How land-based industries are saving the economyStrong dairy, meat and fruit export returns have propped up the economy despite Covid-1921 Jul 04:18 AM
AgribusinessFarmers back moves to tighten up on forest plantingFarmers support Labour's plan to curtail conversion of pastoral land for forestry.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandStranded log ship: Two investigations launchedThe ship is now anchored at sea outside Tauranga Harbour.06 Jul 02:07 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuNgāti Hine trust sees golden opportunityMāori land trust going for gold with kiwifruit investments in Kerikeri area.01 Jul 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessForestry Bill trade jeopardy claims rubbishedMore sparks fly over Shane Jones' forestry Bill and claims it threatens trade deals.19 Jun 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGovt may act on too many farm-forestry conversionsIncreased forestry is a key government policy.18 Jun 04:05 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Bulldozer with faulty exhaust likely started 400ha fireBulldozer owner surprised at finding, saying he felt fire was caused by a cigarette butt.17 Jun 10:00 PM
BDBDBusinessMPs move to prevent forestry price controlsControversial legislation is heading back to parliament after being rushed out the door.16 Jun 01:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Putting a cap on emissionsParliament takes another step towards creating a trading scheme to fight climate change.11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionComment: Faltering forestry risks NZ's climate strategyGlobal headwinds are lining up against New Zealand's one billion trees policy.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand164 job losses at Marsden Pt wood plantUnion slams Carter Holt Harvey's plan to make more than two thirds of workers redundant.10 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFrom the chief executive: Use existing expertise to help country recover - Scion's Julian ElderView from the top: Circular economy offers great opportunity for New Zealand's future.06 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFrom the chief executive: Red Stag's Marty Verry advocates for wood first policyView from the top: Verry says this is a chance to embrace wood first policies fully.05 Jun 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessHow log export-centric focus hurts the environmentKeeping more logs for New Zealand mills offers carbon economic benefits.05 Jun 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRoger Partridge: Shane Jones's forestry Bill will strangle investment, harm economyCOMMENT: Jones' Bill runs counter to the best interests of forest owners.03 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandApprenticeship fees scrapped from July 1How the Government will spend $1.6 billion on trades training.02 Jun 01:34 AM
CompaniesGovt reveals new cap, emissions budget, in ETS reformThe Government has announced a fresh reforms to one of NZ's biggest climate policy levers.01 Jun 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGavin Evans: Crunch coming for forestry policyComment: MPs considering rushed and flawed legislation.01 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian Stanley: Forestry is our lost opportunity to recover from Covid 19 coronavirusComment: NZ, as the last country with open export of logs, is giving locals a raw deal.27 May 05:00 PM
BDBDBusinessForest regulations put Ernslaw One expansion projects on holdPotential powers the government is seeking labelled "absurd" by Ernslaw One boss.27 May 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumMarketsPort bosses question power-flexing in new Govt BillPort chief executives highly critical of Shane Jones' proposed forestry legislation.25 May 05:53 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessForestry reforms a risk to investor confidence - TimberlandsNew rules are being rushed through Parliament.24 May 07:37 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessForeign forest interests test Shane Jones' Kiwi job defenceShane Jones draws line in sand over foreign forestry attack on his Kiwi job defence.23 May 08:29 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUp to 325 jobs are on the line at Carter Holt HarveyMore than 300 jobs are on the line at Carter Holt Harvey's LVL plant in Ruakaka.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLooming recession tipped to boost polytechsPolytech and wānanga domestic enrolments forecast to jump 33 per cent.19 May 06:20 AM
BusinessCarter Holt Harvey proposes to chop workforce at Marsden Point in halfFirm confirmed it had begun consultation with staff.19 May 02:55 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDon't pick 'wood-first' favourites - Concrete NZFavouring one industry could cost jobs in others, the Government has been warned.09 May 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentTee-off time for American billionaire's second golfing ventureIt's tee-off time for Kayne's second project to bring two new courses to NZ.08 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Wood-first' policy could create 3000 jobs nationwideBusiness chambers and forestry leaders want new publicly-funded projects to use wood.05 May 10:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rotorua businesses nervous about opening up in level 3Optimism and dread in equal measure for businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Apr 07:12 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWood processors running out of logsWood processors are hoping for a quick return to harvesting next week.21 Apr 09:07 PM