BDBDAgribusinessBeefed-up Crown Minerals to chase deepsea gasNZ oil and gas exploration will get a substantial boost in government resources, including funding to chase deep-sea methane hydrates that have yet to be commercially exploited anywhere in the world.19 Sep 09:45 PM
New ZealandMetal workers get 3 per cent pay riseNearly 2000 engineering and manufacturing workers have agreed to accept a 3 per cent pay rise this year and the same again next year.23 Jul 01:53 AM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong:</i> Better to bury failure than risk defeatBetter an utter, total if humiliating backdown than a messy compromise that keeps the mining issue alive into election year.20 Jul 09:30 PM
CommoditiesContinued mining will boost jobs - local MPsDespite environmental concerns persisting, local MPs are hopeful mining in Northland and on the West Coast will boost jobs.20 Jul 05:41 AM
BDBDCommoditiesBrownlee mining dream in tattersThe Govt this morning withdrew its proposal to open up more than 7000ha of conservation land to prospecting and mining.19 Jul 10:40 PM
CommoditiesPeople power forces Govt u-turn on miningThe Govt will today scrap hugely controversial plans to mine some of the country's most pristine conservation land.19 Jul 04:00 PM
EconomyGovt backs down on mining - reportsThe Government is backing down on its decision to mine conservation land in the face of furious public protest, according to reports.19 Jul 08:04 AM
EconomyGovt conservation mining decision due todayCabinet is due to make a decision today on mining high value conservation land.18 Jul 09:00 PM
Personal FinanceNightmare vision sparks rush for goldInvestors have piled into gold on fears that capitalism is about to crumble, sending the gold price soaring to record levels. 13 Jul 04:00 PM
EconomyAustralia drops mining taxA compromise deal over the taxation of Australian mining companies has been announced by new PM Julia Gillard.02 Jul 12:30 AM
