PremiumPremiumEconomy'We're chewing through the dough': The private companies in line for regional infrastructure spendingWho's getting what for regional development: Oji, OpenStar, minerals and a NZ First donor.23 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandHigh-stakes battle over billion-dollar gold mine at NZ beauty spotThe plans have divided Central Otago, with arguments on both sides. 21 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandPolice called in after PM's electorate office targeted in protest with Trump images, US flagsGreenpeace says it is behind the protest against a proposed minerals deal with the US.19 Mar 12:45 AM
PremiumPoliticsNZ had proposed US critical minerals deal for months despite Luxon claiming talks 'very preliminary'18 Mar 04:00 AM
WorldUS fuel blockade forces stoppage at key Cuban mineSherritt says the Noa nickel and cobalt mine will be paused within a week.17 Feb 06:50 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Going to need support’: PM says 'investment' necessary for critical minerals mining amid NZ-US talksNZ will require capital "from domestic purposes and overseas purposes to do that".09 Feb 04:43 AM
New ZealandSeabed mine is sunk, South Taranaki leaders say'The cultural impacts far outweigh any regional benefit.'08 Feb 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesFrom garnet flop to fast-track bid: Veteran miner chases $80m Taiko fundingRobert Brand hopes to raise $80m for West Coast sand mine, including taxpayer-backed debt.07 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandMining sector says Taranaki seabed plan rejection 'embarrassing'Group insists the decision rejecting the fast-tracking application is not final.06 Feb 06:43 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 6, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, February 6, 2026. Waitangi Day begins with a dawn service as hecklers interrupt speeches. The US and Russian Military resume 'high level talks'.Watch05 Feb 06:11 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLuxon claims NZ-US critical minerals chat at early stage, Seymour says framework summary producedThe Prime Minister wouldn't commit to public consultation on it.04 Feb 02:59 AM
PoliticsNZ, US commit to explore 'co-operation on critical minerals' less than day after PM brushes off deal talksChristopher Luxon said reporting on a framework was 'frothy'.02 Feb 11:04 PM
Herald NOWCritical minerals mining: 'Demand outstrips supply'Josie Vidal, Chief Executive of the New Zealand Minerals Council, says critical mineral mining would bring money and jobs into NZ. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch02 Feb 06:19 PM
New ZealandPolice near final phase of Pike River criminal investigationHuman remains were discovered in the mine in 2023 during renewed drilling.02 Feb 06:25 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTop NZ diplomat heads to US critical minerals summit as PM brushes off deal talk, China watchingChristopher Luxon refused to say what the benefits of such a deal could be.02 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Ruinous for our region': Sir Sam Neill, Sir Grahame Sydney fight planned gold mineSantana Minerals' Otago endeavour is the country’s largest new gold project in decades.01 Feb 12:24 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNZ, US in discussions over critical minerals framework as Trump seeks to counter ChinaThe Government is working towards an announcement.30 Jan 02:32 AM
New ZealandFast-track bid for Bream Bay sand mining project enters key application phaseAn independent expert panel will now weigh the full proposal and evidence.29 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Port saga exposes flaws in Luxon's fast-track planning reformsOPINION: Ships turned away from Tauranga are costing exporters tens of millions a year.28 Jan 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZX flat as gold roarsThe S&P/NZX 50 Index closed at 13,460.74, up 12.5 points or 0.09%.26 Jan 05:24 AM
WorldScientists plan deep-sea expedition to probe 'dark oxygen'British marine ecologist Andrew Sweetman will use landers capable of diving 11km down.20 Jan 07:44 PM
New ZealandSand mining firm investigated by DoC over protected coralThe firm is seeking Fast Track consent to mine sand at Bream Bay.20 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldMiner dies after underground roof collapse at Queensland coal mineThe worker was found dead after a roof collapse 1km underground on Friday.03 Jan 11:39 PM
WorldMajor rescue operation after Australian coal mine roof collapsesThe incident occurred about 1km underground at Curragh Mine in Blackwater.02 Jan 08:20 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesGold rush 2.0: High-paying mines fuel boom on the West CoastGold fever on the West Coast: jumbos, gold bars and $90,000 a year for entry-level miners.29 Dec 10:00 PM
Herald NOWGovernment fast-tracks Waihī North gold mine expansion to 2043The boss of the Canadian gold mine speaks to Herald NOW about what his company expects to pull from the ground.Watch18 Dec 07:17 PM
New ZealandFast-track green light for Waihī North mineThe mining project is forecast to add $5.2b in gold and silver exports over 18 years.18 Dec 03:35 AM
