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'As rare as kākāpō': Giant snails get special care in unique project
Two thousand giant snails are kept in fridges as an insurance policy by the DoC.
‘Free-for-all’: Concerns Govt oil/gas ban reversal will open up mining all over NZ
Resources Minister Shane Jones is offering up "all acreage" across New Zealand.
'No apologies': Luxon bullish on fast-tracking seabed mining application
The Prime Minister praised Whanganui's council during a visit to the district.
The Denniston mine protest: Blowback from the 'blow-ins'
Shane Jones says he can't understand coal mining protesters. They've responded.
Australia to stockpile critical minerals in strategic reserve
Rare earth ransom? China controls some 90% of the world’s supply.
US, Ukraine sign memorandum on critical minerals access
The deal allows US royalty payments from Ukrainian mining profits.
Australian company applies to mine Taranaki seabed under fast-track law
Opponents fear sediment discharge will harm sea life on Pātea Banks.
Opinion: Are New Zealand’s mining royalties too low?
OPINION: Mining contributes to the economy, but relies on foreign investment.
Properties rezoned for future mining
OceanaGold had sought to rezone 47 properties in residential areas.
Why a Canadian gold mining company wants to invest $1b in Waihī
Is its investment dependent on fast-track approval?
Vance accuses Denmark of neglecting Greenland: ‘You have under-invested’
US Vice-President's visit to the Pituffik Base was seen as a provocation by Denmark.
Greenland PM denounces US ‘foreign interference’ ahead of visit
US planes were seen in Nuuk; the visit's purpose was called a power move.
Man strangled partner after All Blacks' game because he was hungry and wanted Uber Eats
The judge said Harrison Bryant was a demanding, belligerent and verbally abusive.
‘No credible indication’: Doubts over economic benefits of sand mining
Economist questions why sand mining in Northland's Bream Bay got fast-track tick.
‘Not here’: Is this town the nimby capital of NZ?
They have fought off windfarms and airports, and now they're against a gold mine.
Company lodges fast-track Waihī mine application
OceanaGold has submitted a project application through the fast-track approvals process.
Ukraine ready to sign minerals deal: Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy tells late-night huddle he's ready to sign deal with US.
‘Dangerous and reckless’: Police escort mining company truck away from protesters
The protesters dismissed mining company OceanaGold's description, saying it was 'low-key'.
Cook Islands says its in talks with China on deep-sea mining
Officials say three companies have been licensed to explore the seabed for minerals.
Whangaroa hapū get support from Greenpeace for chasing off mining
Whangaroa hapū's successful anti-mining opposition praised
Aussie company ends plans to mine Whangaroa as hapū celebrate
Party time for Whangaroa hapū as mining plans shelved
Letters: Banks' climate policy could be NZ's saving grace
OPINION: Saving grace or woke climate policy?
‘Freddy the frog’ feature of minister’s mining strategy
Shane Jones wants to start a conversation about mining on conservation land.
$3 billion by 2035 - Shane Jones lays out mining plan
A protest was organised for outside the mine this morning.
Letters: Use our own public money before taking money from foreigners
OPINION: 'The Reserve Bank [could buy] low-interest infrastructure bonds from Treasury'.
Fast-track legislation stirs up opponents of Northland sand mining plan
Allowing a firm to apply for fast-tracked consent to mine sand has galvanised opposition.
Govt hints at ‘major’ mining announcement next week
Christopher Luxon acknowledged sensitivity but emphasised the need for growth.