Transiting uranium for 'peaceful purposes' - Smith
Nick Smith says uranium transiting through NZ ports will only be used for "peaceful purposes", despite one of its recipients being involved in making nuclear weapons.
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Mining: Rethink may sacrifice lower-value land
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Tens of thousands say no to mining
The Labour Party says it now expects the Government to back off the prospect of mining on Great Barrier Island and in the Coromandel.
Huge protest says no to mining on conservation land
Thousands of marchers joined one of the biggest protests in Auckland for decades today.
Greens' bill protecting conservation land drawn from ballot
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OceanaGold shares lift on Reefton mine
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Hong Kong company sues BlueScope over failed attempt to buy NZ business
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