CommoditiesSeabed mining: Buried treasure, or fool's gold?Could seabed mining boost our economy, or are we out of our depth?26 Aug 08:00 PM
BDBDEnergyRio Tinto eyes smelter closuresRio Tinto's attempt to renegotiate New Zealand's largest electricity contract, for its aluminium smelter at Bluff, comes as the company's chief executive warns of "difficult decisions" ahead.10 Aug 02:45 AM
CompaniesAustralian non-mining sectors set to step upAustralia's resource boom affecting exchange rate for other exporters.06 Aug 06:00 PM
AgribusinessGold fever returns to NorthlandAs mining makes a political comeback Catherine Masters finds strong local opposition to the prospect of a Northland gold rush27 Jul 05:30 PM
BusinessSitting on a gold mine in PuhipuhiThe Northland's Puhipuhi was where gold was discovered in the 19th century, and might well be found again. Photos by Steven McNicholl27 Jul 05:01 AM