Chainsaw-wielding suspect found guilty of cutting illegal forest track
Accused argued he was clearing a fallen tree – but a judge didn't buy it.
Accused argued he was clearing a fallen tree – but a judge didn't buy it.
While visitor numbers were up, local infrastructure was put under severe pressure.
The Multispares claim was advertised last week in the NZ Gazette.
Trucks versus cars during the Brynderwyns closure - what are officials doing this time?
International attention is continuing to hone in on forestry practices on the East Coast.
Chamber CEO said there was lots of interest from local business owners for connections.
Forestry Minister Todd McClay says owners have complained of 'excessive costs'.
A fatal and fast-spreading tree fungus has been discovered in Waipa.
A group representing NZ trucking firms is calling for long-term transport planning.
'We really need to be looking at what is the long-term forestry future.'
Asset returns decreased and half the iwi reported financial losses.
Plans to shake-up Hawke’s Bay Regional Council rates is attracting criticism.
Judge says the contractor is a 'law unto himself'.
'We are always thinking about how to look after the land to give us the best value.'
The huge fire has been described as 'a beast' and like a 'taniwha'.
'You sit back and go, ‘Actually, we’ve done some pretty remarkable stuff.'
There were no deaths of the national bird during a delicate pine harvest.
Replanting has been delayed by slips, road damage and flooded nurseries.
Big planting year takes horticulture to 37 per cent of asset portfolio.
Richard Brooking is fighting for justice after his son was killed on the job.
OPINION: Kenny Rogers is enjoying a post-election comeback in the Tai Tōkerau pubs.
Juken NZ is looking at options for mill’s future due to ongoing financial difficulties.
"It’s about looking for an equitable way of covering that cost.”
'This isn't concentrated to just one area, it's network-wide.'
Chip mill restarted, 120ha forest purchased.
The Ministry for Primary Industries will soon charge ETS participants a perpetual fee.
“I just feel like Jason’s life was taken, they removed the body and went back to work.”
Small-town Northlanders often feel forgotten. They are hoping for change this election.
Regulations have been tightened to reduce damage of downstream communities.
Landslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.