OpinionGerard Morris: Pike politics ignore families' heartbreakHaving a middleman able to absorb the criticism and stay immune to the moral and emotional elements of the Pike tragedy makes sense politically, writes Gerard Morris.12 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionGehan Gunasekara: Let's make it easy for whistleblowersWhistleblowing saves lives but for it to be effective there must be a mechanism for timely disclosure as well as protection of the whistleblower, writes Gehan Gunasekara.27 Nov 04:30 PM
EmploymentRisk of Oz recession flagged for 2014Australia could face a recession within two years unless the dollar and interest rates fall and major labour market reforms are introduced, an economist warns.27 Nov 04:30 PM
EmploymentWest Cost mine workers reject new shiftsSolid Energy's Stockton opencast mine machinery operators have rejected a proposed shift change, despite management warning the mine's future is in jeopardy.14 Nov 07:09 PM
OpinionPike River fallout beyond tragedyThe ramifications of an inquiry's findings into Pike River are potentially huge.09 Nov 04:30 PM
EnergyMining standards 'dumbed down'Solid Energy is largely to blame for the "dumbing down'' of mining industry standards that allowed the Pike River disaster to happen, MP Damien O'Connor says.07 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandPike River: Key blames company for disasterPrime Minister John Key is squarely blaming the Pike River Coal Company for the disaster that killed 29 West Coast workers two years ago.05 Nov 04:30 PM
New Zealand$46k fine for contractorAn Australian contractor which lost three staff members in the Pike River Mine disaster has been fined $46,800 after admitting breaches of the Health and Safety Act.26 Oct 02:15 AM
New ZealandPike River: Contractor to be sentencedPike River contractor Valley Longwall will be sentenced today for failing to ensure the safety of workers who died in explosions at the mine.25 Oct 07:44 PM
EnergyAxe falls on Spring CreekThe axe suspended for two months over Greymouth's Spring Creek Mine finally fell today, amputating more than 200 jobs.25 Oct 02:15 AM
CommoditiesPublic back mining: pollA lobby group a believes Kiwis support mineral exploration and mining as an avenue towards economic prosperity, but is concerned public awareness needs a boost.14 Oct 04:30 PM
AgribusinessFonterra coal worries localsNorth Waikato residents are calling for Fonterra to consider the effects on the wider community as it goes ahead with plans for a second open-cast coal mine.09 Oct 04:30 PM
