WorldOver 80 trapped in Russian mine blastRescue workers are scrambling today to save 83 people trapped in Russia's largest underground coal mine.09 May 08:00 PM
CommoditiesMining: Rethink may sacrifice lower-value landThe Govt has signalled it will push ahead with mining on conservation land, even if it backs down on plans to mine some of the most protected areas. 09 May 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Combat Key needed in theatre NZJohn Key's government needs him to lead from the front as it enters the tricky period where it must do combat with its opponents in the national interest. 04 May 04:00 PM
TravelWaihi: Martha gives up her secretsGrant Dyson gets to the bottom of the Waihi opencast mining operation.03 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandTens of thousands say no to miningThe Labour Party says it now expects the Government to back off the prospect of mining on Great Barrier Island and in the Coromandel.02 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandBiggest protest in a generationMining bid draws 40,000 people to the street in anger, reports Matt Nippert.01 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandHuge protest says no to mining on conservation landThousands of marchers joined one of the biggest protests in Auckland for decades today.01 May 01:45 AM
CommoditiesGreens' bill protecting conservation land drawn from ballotMetiria Turei's Member's Bill to protect schedule four land has been drawn out of the ballot. 22 Apr 01:42 AM
WorldCut dole to under-30s: AbbottAustralian Opposition leader Tony Abbott is considering banning the dole for the under-30s.21 Apr 04:00 PM
WorldRudd blasts dole ban proposalAustralia's Opposition Leader says cutting the dole for people under 30 would reduce the need for skilled migrants to staff mines.20 Apr 10:29 PM
