OpinionGareth Morgan and Geoff Simmons: Changing times in frozen southNext month, Gareth Morgan will lead an expedition of 40 everyday Kiwis to Antarctica. The last of a 3-part series analyses the impact on wildlife of climate change and the race for resources.03 Jan 08:30 PM
BDBDCommoditiesOil companies reassure East Coast communities on 'fracking'Canadian oil company Apache has been talking up the prospects for onshore oil finds on the North Island's East Coast and is trying to play concerns about fracking and the local environment. 20 Dec 01:45 AM
BDBDEconomyMajor oil explorers gather for NZ pep talkA high-powered group of global oil and gas exploration companies have arrived in Wellington today for a targeted push to encourage new interest in New Zealand's under-explored frontier basins.02 Oct 10:30 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateCommodities slide on world markets overnightCommodities slid, taking stocks on Wall St. lower overnight, amid concern that rising food and raw materials prices would cut into corporate profits.04 Jan 06:45 PM
Official Cash RateGoldbugs see no end to price risesGold investors have high hopes about price rises continuing in 2011.24 Dec 04:30 PM
EnergyRio Tinto bids to take over RiversdaleRio Tinto Group, the world's third-largest mining company, has made a A$3.5 billion ($4.53 billion) takeover proposal for Riversdale Mining, which is developing coal mines in Africa.06 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandJeweller dangles carat to 'best couple'Kiwi diamond buyer Ange Hardy went up against the big boys to secure the rare 22-carat white diamond which Hollywood celebrity Kim Kardashian will brandish on her finger on Tuesday.16 Oct 04:30 PM
