PremiumPremiumCompaniesBillion trees backlash: Shane Jones on the defensiveForestry Minister Shane Jones says New Zealand land use change is on a march.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PropertyFire in sawdust pile could smoulder for monthsAccess issues created by a steep 40m high bank means the fire could smoulder for months.08 Aug 05:08 AM
EconomyOptimism dwindles as yet another economist lowers outlookWestpac's Dominick Stephens now picks two rate cuts will be needed to boost the economy.24 Jul 11:02 PM
AgribusinessPine trees cast shadow of death over NZ native plants and animals'When we allow our precious land resource to be taken over by pines, what does NZ have?'14 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Nora's Ark' to protect kauri from dieback threatMore than 75,000 kauri to be planted on dieback-free Māori land beside sacred Takou River.12 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessForestry jobs in danger: Sharp fall in value of log exportsTough times for forestry workers in Northlanders as wood prices plummet.12 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandShane Jones announces funding boost to One Billion Trees programme$422,500 for research to improve NZ's native seedline production has been announced.07 Jul 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionComment: Why Shane Jones' Billion Tree scheme will failComment: China takes 75% of our logs, you could say we have all our logs in one basket.04 Jul 06:15 AM
New ZealandTrains and training as Jones visits WairarapaThe Government has announced training for youth and more log trains in the Wairarapa.02 Jul 05:26 AM
BusinessWhy lamb could get more expensiveConversions of sheep and beef land to forestry expected to reduce lamb supply.24 Jun 11:00 PM
BusinessRural discontent as more land goes to forestryDiscontent in the regions is growing as more land is converted to forestry.21 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandMinisters 'defang misapprehensions' around one-billion-trees policyDamien O'Connor is calling for farmers to plant more trees on their land.18 Jun 05:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWilding war: The pest that could swallow a quarter of NZConservationists have swept a plant pest off Rainbow Mountain. But the battle isn't over.16 Jun 12:40 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBillion trees snag? Contractors face 'drastic' shortage of planters"We used to have hundreds putting their hands up," CNI director Stewart Hyde says.15 Jun 02:13 AM
PropertyIain Hyndman: Billion trees putting farming at riskBillion trees protagonists can't see the wood for the trees, writes Iain Hyndman.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPort's world-first logging truck scalers saferGround-breaking robotics set to transform log processing at ports.06 Jun 04:31 AM
CrimeFirefighter Andrew Searle denied parole at first appearanceDespite being in custody for 795 days Searle is waitlisted for a psychological assessment.27 May 09:00 PM
CrimeThree arrested over Mustang police chase in Northland appear in courtTrio arrested in relation to a 64km police chase in a stolen Mustang appear in court23 May 05:00 AM
Freight and logistics'They can't catch you': Truckie told by boss to fabricate logbookSten Semenoff wins next round against NZTA.23 May 01:15 AM
OpinionFrame & Macey: Two-basket approach no free ride for farmersDave Frame and Adrian Macey write a two-basket approach to climate police makes sense.06 May 11:54 PM
New ZealandGoff says council can't save 400-year-old Titirangi kauriThose fighting to save the ancient tree say the council can step in to protect it.12 Apr 03:15 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why a 'two-basket' emissions approach is hot airTwo-basket approach to climate policy not sound, say Jim Salinger and Raymond Desjardins.05 Apr 03:07 AM
Business ReportsUnlocking 'a wall of wood'Shane Jones wants to open the way for Pacific Islanders to join an expanded workforce.02 Apr 04:00 PM
Business ReportsTodd McClay: Time for an upgrade on tradeFTA our number one China priority.02 Apr 04:00 PM
BDBDBusinessKiwiRail to boost log capacity out of WairarapaThis will lessen dependency on trucks.31 Mar 06:52 PM
EnvironmentFarmer: 'Biological' greenhouse gases merit different treatmentReport moots treating agricultural greenhouse gases differently to fossil fuel emissions.30 Mar 04:00 PM
EmploymentNZ's first all-female forestry crewWomen branch out to fill labour shortage. Made with funding from NZ On Air.28 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandWidow: Only those in fatal chopper will know what happenedAllan Jessop, 42, and Derek Hammond, 49, both died in a helicopter crash.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDamage to helicopter too extensive to determine cause of fatal crashHelicopter hit the ground at a high rate of descent and intense fire followed.27 Mar 08:40 PM
New ZealandJailed firefighter to go before parole boardFires lit by Andrew Searle over the course of nearly three years cost $640,000 to put out.27 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEuropean investors eye billion trees projectThe billion trees project has attracted the eye of some deep-pocketed players.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt: ETS changes to add another 89 million treesNew changes to the emissions trading scheme would add 89 million trees, Govt says.27 Mar 12:40 AM
New ZealandEnvironment watchdog's bold idea to combat climate changeBiological emissions from farms should be policed differently to CO2, watchdog says.26 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandViewpoint NZ: Black drinking water, cheap houses in QueenstownVideo news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Mar 11:02 PM
