Opinion<i>Jim Hopkins:</i> Be open - modern mining isn't the pitsJim Hopkins writes that our memories go into cliche mode when politicians mention the digging of large holes.25 Mar 03:00 PM
CommoditiesBrownlee slams Labour over mining 'hypocrisy'Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee accused the Labour Party of hypocrisy yesterday when he revealed the previous government approved 218 permits for mining on conservation land.25 Mar 03:00 PM
EnergyMining critics 'ignore the facts' says GovtThe opposition has seized on an article in the <i>Economist</i> which derides New Zealand's "clean, green" image as the Government continues to deal with fallout after Monday's mining plans announcement.25 Mar 06:49 AM
TourismThames mining: Environment vs JobsEnvironmental concerns versus a shrinking job market have left Thames locals split on the Govt's plan to open more Coromandel land to mining.24 Mar 10:57 PM
TourismJobs vital, but is mining a solution?The lure of up to $4.3bn worth of gold and silver the Govt says is sitting in the hills is hard to ignore for some Great Barrier residents.24 Mar 03:00 PM
Opinion<i>Robyn Malcolm:</i> NZ image about to be gutted 'surgically'The Government's draconian plans for our National Parks seem like something from another age, out of step with the rest of the world.23 Mar 09:31 PM
TourismExcavation jars with pure image: expertNZ should be prepared for international criticism for its plan to open conservation land to mining, a tourism expert says.23 Mar 03:00 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Our future as oil sheikhs of PacificIf Govt projections over our petroleum sector bear fruit, NZ could be the oil sheikhs of the Pacific, writes Fran O'Sullivan.23 Mar 03:00 PM
EnergyKaye says she discussed mining opposition with KeyThe Prime Minister says he is not overly concerned by his Auckland Central MP's stance on mining on Great Barrier Island.22 Mar 09:45 PM
New Zealand<i>John Armstrong:</i> National wades warily into conservation land minefield22 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandNational MP to fight gulf mine planNational MP Nikki Kaye has criticised Government plans to open Great Barrier Island to mining, as have mayors John Banks and Len Brown.22 Mar 03:00 PM
New Zealand<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Green image not at stake in mining plansMany people are ignoring the opportunity to discuss the Government's mining proposals rationally, says Fran O'Sullivan.22 Mar 05:33 AM
EnergyMining resources could grow economy - Business NZBusiness leaders have urged Kiwis to take a rational approach to the debate over the Government's proposed plans to open conservation land up to mining.22 Mar 04:29 AM
EnergyGovt plans to open 7000h of conservation land to miningThe Government is proposing to open up more than 7000 hectares of conservation land for mining on Coromandel, and Paparoa National Park on the West Coast.22 Mar 02:14 AM
CommoditiesGovt will justify mining by protecting other land - Forest & BirdThe Govt will try to justify mining in conservation land by putting other areas into protection when it announces its plans at 3pm, says Forest & Bird.21 Mar 11:30 PM
New ZealandInquiries launched into leaked Cabinet infoThe State Services Commission has launched inquiries into the unauthorised release of Government information including a Cabinet paper on the stocktake of Crown minerals.17 Mar 10:49 PM
