New ZealandPike River recovery: 238m in, 2km to go, more money neededRecovery agency unsure how much longer operation can continue on current $36m funding.11 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Enough is enough': Mother of Pike River victim says re-entry has cost too much"Let them rest in peace. They're not lost, we know where they are." - Marion Curtin.23 Jan 08:55 PM
EconomyMining boss was meant to be a saviour. Now he faces 270 counts of homicide.He was brought in to save the company, but then things went wrong.22 Jan 08:45 PM
CommoditiesWorld's most valuable precious metal leaves everything else in the dustThis metal has skyrocketed 31 per cent in the last month.13 Jan 09:15 PM
CommoditiesBillionaire mining magnate pledges $72m to Aussie bush fire recoveryWestern Australia mining magnate has outdone all the other donors thus far.09 Jan 02:22 AM
New ZealandComment: Australia – dangerous climate change is here with you nowExpert asks Australian politicians: How can you sleep when your beds are burning?06 Jan 11:54 PM
New Zealand'Disaster waiting to happen': White Island's deadly historyThe history of the White Island volcano has been marred with deadly incidents.15 Dec 08:09 PM
New ZealandWhite Island tragedy a century ago: No one knew of volcano deaths for 9 daysEleven men were killed by volcanic torrent 100 years ago at sulphur-mining island.11 Dec 10:10 PM
BDBDCommoditiesCompany representing NZ's richest family embroiled in Australian stoushSome shareholders voted against reappointment of two directors.26 Nov 08:11 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Mining a poor solution for Oz strugglersWe say: With life on the planet in the balance, who on Earth would happily play mine host?09 Sep 05:00 PM
CommoditiesDiamonds a girl's (man-made) best friendHigh-tech firms are making enemies of miners.08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Smith: Pike River Mine re-entry is politics over common senseComment: Best tribute to the 29 killed is to ensure workplace safety laws are respected.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore than $500,000 of damage done to heavy machinery at West Cost mining siteThree big trucks, a fuel tanker, a loader and two or three diggers were smashed.21 Aug 11:10 PM
Environment'Gutted' by decision on regionA bid to protect the southern Coromandel's conservation land from mining has fallen flat.07 Aug 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChristopher NiescheNiesche: Miner's green move breaks new groundCOMMENT: BHP Billiton is drawing a powerful line in sand for industry.28 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Green minister's muddy thinking risks wrecking economyCOMMENT: This is a Government obsessed with hating fossil fuels.03 Jul 06:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris Baker: Let's talk about coal and climate changeCOMMENT: An empty seat at the table doesn't help the climate change debate.11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesComment: Green MP's decision a new low in politics of protestCOMMENT: Eugenie Sage decision is a "gross abuse" of power.27 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandPike River: What happens next?Dinghy Pattinson has broken down how the re-entry will play out.21 May 11:50 PM
New Zealand'Just incredible': First images inside the Pike River MineNo one has been back into the mine since November 2010 since the explosion.20 May 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Turning our taonga into pet foodCOMMENT: The scandal over Foulden Maar has reached critical mass.18 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Ardern's problems are a matter of constraintCOMMENT: From the success of Paris, Ardern gets back to some problematic ministers.17 May 05:00 PM
WorldMen lured to mines, killed by gang who claimed compo on their behalfGang members clubbed the men with an axe and stones as well as setting off explosions.07 May 03:38 AM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Mines are volatile placesCOMMENT: Human beings should never have seen the inside of that mine.02 May 05:00 PM
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
