WorldFar-right Australian party snatches seat in election firstOne Nation's David Farley won Farrer with 42% of votes in the byelection.09 May 11:03 PM
Auckland'I'd clear them out tonight': Shane Jones on the homeless, fuel crisis and spat with Sam NeillThe NZ First minister told Auckland business leaders to expect more coalition arguments.06 May 12:08 AM
New Zealand'Never go to bed angry': Pike River father and H&S manager says NZ still learning from disasterNeville Rockhouse's son Ben died in the blast, with his own father passing hours later.30 Apr 11:00 PM
PremiumCommoditiesPaper road fight: Court tosses mine vents consent but fast-track plan stands for Waihī 22 Apr 04:13 AM
New ZealandSir Sam Neill abused, threatened with violence over Central Otago goldmine stance21 Apr 09:42 PM
PremiumPoliticsInside NZ-US work on critical minerals deal: Why ministry told Herald to destroy sensitive info12 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesOceanaGold prepares to fast-track NZ mine expansion, lists on NYSETripling profits at OceanaGold in 2025 will help fund NZ expansions, including at Macraes.07 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Why Wellington must share the gold with regionsOPINION: The New Zealand Initiative backs sharing royalties to fix skewed incentives.01 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyThe private companies that have benefitted so far from the $1.2b Regional Infrastructure FundWho's getting what for regional development: Oji, OpenStar, minerals and a NZ First donor.23 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew 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
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNZ had proposed US critical minerals deal for months despite Luxon claiming talks 'very preliminary'Officials had negotiated amendments before a Cabinet meeting.18 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandCritical minerals: What they are and why NZ suddenly caresWhat is New Zealand’s critical minerals list, where are the minerals, and will we mine them? Video / Mike ScottWatch10 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandThe new gold rush: Inside the race to tap NZ's critical mineralsNew Zealand has identified 37 minerals as critical to its economy and security.10 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldVenezuela prices soar as 2025 inflation tops IMF forecast and recordsThe country's economy was hammered last year as it faced pressure from the US.07 Mar 04:12 AM
New ZealandTāiko Critical Minerals debuts on NZXTāiko plans to start commercial production on the West Coast in 2028.04 Mar 10:04 PM
PoliticsTimeline shift: Pike River mine memorial pushed back beyond earlier targetThe Department of Conservation wants the memorial to be in place prior to the anniversary.23 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyMining firms eye share of Govt's $80m pot for critical minerals pushCoalition earmarks money for minerals miners, even as one loses fast-track bid.19 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRua Gold to list on NZX ahead of fast-track bid for Reefton mineThe Reefton project targets underground gold and antimony mine for 2029 output.17 Feb 11:41 PM
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
