New ZealandPike River: Could animals nibbling through tubes have caused delay?Damage by animals was "possible" but other causes were more "plausible".02 May 08:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Like another kick in the guts': Frustration, disappointment at Pike River delayIt's been a long, arduous and emotional journey for the families left behind.02 May 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPike River: Faces of the 29 victimsThey were fathers, sons, & husbands. These are the faces of the Pike River 29.01 May 10:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPike River re-entry: Everything you need to knowEight years after the explosions that killed 29 men, miners try and recover the bodies01 May 05:20 PM
New ZealandPolitics off the Pike River table as National backs re-entryPike families had felt let down by the previous Govt which said re-entry was too dangerous18 Apr 09:04 PM
LifestyleLetters: Councillors absent againIt was a nice change to have more than one or two of us in the public gallery.08 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandDoctor and son swim 20km to oppose seabed miningAthol Steward and son Lloyd swim Whanganui coast to protest seabed mining.31 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandKindergarten kids join strike for climateWaihi people are divided over kindergarten kids joining a global strike for climate.13 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPike River: Miners ready to recover matesIn just a few weeks, experts will chip off the concrete seal to the mine's entrance.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPike River families shocked by new evidence in photoPhoto of electrical cabinet that may have sparked explosion has been given to police.17 Feb 05:39 AM
Commodities$19 billion wipe-out after dam collapseEight employees of Brazilian mining company have also been arrested over collapse.16 Feb 08:16 AM
EnvironmentMining company applies for new exploration permitNew minerals permit applied for - iwi wanted council to back anti-mining stance.15 Feb 04:00 PM
CommoditiesFormer coal pit planned as mine host for water sportsFormer coal mine to be restored back to lake. Made with funding from NZ On Air.29 Jan 08:30 PM
WorldBrazil dam collapse: 9 dead, hundreds feared buried in mudFinding many more survivors was looking increasingly unlikely.26 Jan 07:29 PM
Media and marketing'Make Australia great' billionaire's NZ office is almost emptyThe new office isn't exactly flash.23 Jan 07:58 PM
Commodities'Make Australia Great' billionaire shifts control of business empire to NZThe Aussie billionaire registered the Kiwi company late last year.21 Jan 07:20 PM
OpinionChris Baker: Govt's head in (iron) sand over mining banCOMMENT: Like it or not, we can't function without mining.07 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsOutrage over government spying on protest groupsActivist groups are outraged the government used private investigators to spy on them26 Dec 08:00 PM
EnvironmentSeabed mining fight to continueLegal battle to mine ironsand will stretch into 201924 Dec 04:22 AM
New ZealandThompson & Clark asked to 'monitor' Ngāti RuanuiNgāti Ruanui seeks more information about "spying" and may make an official complaint20 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I had two family members who went to work, and didn't come home'Dallas Adams lost his dad and brother in workplace accidents - now he works to save others01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree 'safe and feasible' Pike River re-entry options identified"I am satisfied that the Agency has been robust in developing the options," Little said.31 Oct 04:05 AM
Banking and financeHow businesses are stepping in to combat climate change in AustraliaSick of waiting for the Government, business has decided on its own greenhouse gas policy.28 Oct 12:36 AM
New ZealandRuling could set precedent for mining on council reservesA court ruling issued today could mean council reserves are better protected from mining.23 Oct 06:16 AM
CrimeYour say: Compelling case to stop seabed mining; virtue-signalling columnists; guilty unless proven innocentReaders write: Stop seabed mining; putting virtue on show; guilty till proven innocent13 Oct 03:00 AM
EnvironmentNgā Rauru and Te Ohu Kaimoana join Ngāti Rangi and KASMMore groups join in opposition to seabed mining proposed offshore from Pātea.10 Oct 12:00 AM
EnvironmentIron sands mining opponents consider actionTrans-Tasman Resources appeals High Court decision, asks for urgent hearing24 Sep 04:00 AM
KahuYour say: Counselling won't cure all recidivistsReaders have their say: Killer back in jail; reviving te reo; noisy kids; mandarin lessons23 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandPike River Mine re-entry: Three options revealedPike River Recovery Agency has so far developed three options for re-entering the mine.20 Sep 04:20 AM
New ZealandWaihi mine workers strike again for better payWorkers at OceanaGold's underground mine in Waihi are taking further industrial action.15 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandFive protesters arrested on Mount KarangahakeFive protesters from the group 'Protect Karangahake' have been arrested protesting mining on Mount Karangahake. Watch15 Sep 03:28 AM
CommoditiesMan-made diamonds have jewellery industry on edgeLab-grown diamonds at a steep discount may erode demand for lower-quality products.08 Sep 08:01 PM
EnvironmentEditorial: Mining denied and lessons to be learntThe High Court judgment said the EPA decision was unlawful04 Sep 02:00 AM