Energy'Significant public benefit': Watchdog backs Huntly power station planThe 10-year deal secures Huntly's back-up power supply until 2035.05 Nov 10:32 PM
EntertainmentDame Jacinda Ardern makes surprise cameo in Pike River film The 20-second star turn no one saw coming.10 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumLifestyleThe making of Pike River: 'I had an innate trust in authority ... That's all a crock of s***'Inside the making of the movie that demands accountability for the death of 29 men.03 Oct 08:01 PM
New ZealandSeriously injured person rescued after falling down 30m abandoned coal mine27 Aug 02:43 AM
New ZealandIdyllic isolation: Life in this tiny town with cheap homes - 'no one's rich... but everyone's happy'19 Aug 06:42 AM
New ZealandProtesters claim 'hostile' tactics being deployed by mine as action enters fourth weekWatch17 Aug 10:36 PM
New ZealandWatch: Scuffles, arrest – protesters shut ANZ bank after camping out in doorway08 Aug 02:00 AM
BusinessGenesis Energy's plan to reduce coal dependencyGenesis has taken another step towards reducing its reliance on coal for Huntly. 10 Feb 02:16 AM
Politics‘Freddy the frog’ feature of minister’s mining strategyShane Jones wants to start a conversation about mining on conservation land.30 Jan 09:15 PM
PoliticsBNZ tells coal mine it will shut all accounts by 2030BNZ wrote to the mine saying its accounts would be closed by 2030.30 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFMA censures Pathfinder over 'ethical investment' marketingMisleading social media promotions earn rebuke.17 Dec 11:23 PM
BusinessPolice arrest 170 after floating blockade of Australian coal portFleet of kayaks, paddle boards and inflatable boats blocked the port entrance.25 Nov 01:14 AM
CommoditiesGenesis gets more coal in for next winterGenesis is ordering extra coal in anticipation of another challenging winter next year.22 Oct 10:06 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesPatrick Phelps: A Green Party politician and a mining industry stooge walk out of a barOPINION: Those picking Remuera over Reefton, Wadestown over Westport shouldn't lecture.04 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandChlöe Swarbrick: What Green Party and coal miners have in commonOPINION: We heard that the people of the West Coast want decent-paying, secure jobs.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinerals momentSantana Minerals just listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange. Could the gold miner mark our a minerals moment for our economy?Watch25 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ needs a sensible approach to ensure continuous power supplyOPINION: Hydro and wind power are all good until it doesn't rain or blow a gale.09 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Accessible by boat or helicopter': Richwhite bach on Lake Taupō for sale'Charming fisherman's cottage with three bedrooms, one bathroom' — and adjoining boatshed.19 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He’s been sent to us by God': Disgraced lawyer Chris Harder and his remarkable quest for Pike River justiceFormer barrister Christopher Harder claims Pike River truths have never emerged.06 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldMajor coal port remains blocked by climate protestersSeveral hundred protesters have blocked Newcastle Port's shipping lane.25 Nov 10:41 PM
World2 dead, more than 50 missing in China mine collapseMore than 300 rescue workers operating 129 rescue vehicles are taking part in the search.22 Feb 04:26 PM
EnergyGenesis completes biomass trial for HuntlyHuntly is looking at alternative fuel options for its coal and gas-burning power station.22 Feb 01:00 AM
WorldGreta Thunberg slams leaders' lack of climate actionThe young activist was at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos.19 Jan 04:56 PM
WorldWatch: Greta Thunberg carried away by police during protestSwedish activist, 20, joined protest against the demolition of village.17 Jan 05:44 PM
WorldUK approves first new coal mine in decadesGovt says the coal would be used for steelmaking rather than power.07 Dec 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLaggard to leader? Pressure on Aus to match NZ on climatePacific leaders hope some transtasman rivalry at forum will help Australia up its game.11 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson's Glasgow Diary: Green shade for Shaw, coal, rainforestsToday's news about the weather, during the most important climate meeting yet.05 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesChristopher Niesche: Australia risks trade sanctions over climate change failingsThe country is still going full steam ahead with coal mine development.19 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandLocked to train tracks: Activists rail against coal in Dunedin protestProtesters have stopped a coal train from running by locking themselves to the tracks.04 Dec 09:42 PM
OpinionChristopher NiescheGlencore, Australia's largest coal producer, pledges to cap global outputComment: We should not underestimate the significance of the announcement.24 Feb 04:00 PM
