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
OpinionEditorial: Jobs with a future neededThis month's toll of job losses is striking - but it's a reflection of a slowing of the Chinese economy. It's time to look for jobs that have a future.26 Sep 05:29 PM
Energy500 breadwinners out of workClose to 500 breadwinners will lose their jobs, and more than $50 million a year will be sucked out of the Greymouth economy, as Spring Creek Mine is moved into care and maintenance.26 Sep 05:49 AM
Energy'Hell no', say miner wivesMiners were emotional after a meeting with the Minister of State Owned Enterprises, saying he had made up his mind over their proposal before the meeting began.25 Sep 05:05 AM
CommoditiesSolid Energy miners head to BeehiveMiners from the West Coast and Huntly who are set to lose their jobs, will converge on parliament today as the company looks abroad for investors.24 Sep 07:51 PM
