CommoditiesMining: Rethink may sacrifice lower-value landThe Govt has signalled it will push ahead with mining on conservation land, even if it backs down on plans to mine some of the most protected areas. 09 May 04:00 PM
CommoditiesGreens' bill protecting conservation land drawn from ballotMetiria Turei's Member's Bill to protect schedule four land has been drawn out of the ballot. 22 Apr 01:42 AM
CommoditiesOceanaGold shares lift on Reefton mineOceanaGold Corp shares rose as much as 20c at $3.60 on good news emerging from its Reefton gold mine.12 Apr 01:00 AM
Currency<i>Currency:</i> Dollar rebounds overnightThe New Zealand dollar dipped overnight against the major currencies but then regained the lost ground to be a little stronger at the local open than at the local close yesterday.08 Apr 09:45 PM
CommoditiesHong Kong company sues BlueScope over failed attempt to buy NZ businessA Hong Kong listed company controlled by billionaire Li Ka-Shing is seeking damages from BlueScope Steel Ltd over a failed attempt to buy a New Zealand iron sands business.08 Apr 08:58 PM
CommoditiesRulings shatter Rio Tinto's illusion of innocenceIt looks as if Rio Tinto knew six months ago there was evidence its staff in Beijing were guilty.30 Mar 04:31 AM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong:</i> Mining compromise? More than a possibility"Always a possibility" is fast becoming the Prime Minister's stock reply when confronted with tricky-to-answer questions, writes John Armstrong.29 Mar 03:00 PM
