Change of time for presentation/webcast, November 1

New time will be 17:30 CET. The stock exchange release dated October 17 had 16:00 as the start of the presentation/webcast. The release time of the Q3 results remains unchanged, and will be approximately 14:00 CET.

The presentation can be followed by entering Norske Skog's web site www.norskeskog.com. Alternatively, to access the conference call/webcast, dial + 47 22 39 18 00.

A replay of the conference will be made available shortly afterwards. To access the replay, do as follows:
- Dial + 47 22 76 91 21
- Account no 1340, followed by # (pound-sign)
- Press 1
- Conference no 340, followed by # (pound-sign)
- Press 1 to play.

Oxenøen, October 25, 2005

NORSKE SKOG
Investor Relations