Sea mining effects to be simulated
Niwa is about to attempt one of the most challenging underwater experiments ever.
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Rachel Rose: Climate change campaigner can do the maths
Bill McKibben is in NZ to talk about taking on business interests over climate change.
Seabed mining decision due within 6 months
Packed court room for seabed mining appeal hearing in Wellington, with many arguments.
Little leads Pike victim relatives into mine's portal
Little entered the mine's portal to show a 'safe re-entry is possible'.
Long struggle over seabed mining continues in High Court
Ngāti Ruanui has strong case against seabed mining, will never agree to it.
Nicola Patrick: The dinosaurs are gone ... and soon their fossils will be, too
The PM said: 'It's not where the future lies." I didn't know the future was so close.
Trevett: Lemons for Jones, confetti for Shaw
PM Jacinda Ardern will arrive in Europe with bragging rights on climate change.
Seven groups appeal against mining consents
High Court appeal against consents taking place in Wellington April 16-19.
OceanaGold planning to extend mining at Waihi
The Correnso underground mine produces about 100,000 ounces of gold each year.
OceanaGold eyes new Waihi underground mine
The mining company has identified more gold under the Martha open pit
Peters: No compromise on oil and gas
NZ First's position on oil and gas exploration is at odds with the Greens' stance.
Four out of five polytechnics face losses by 2022
Polytech and vocational training leaders meet in Manukau tomorrow to map a survival plan.
Rio Tinto's profit soars 90% to $12 billion
Mining giant says higher prices boosted its underlying earnings
'Dead' Kiwi to stand trial over African gold heist
Francis Strange's family thought he had been dead 30 years.
Greens given $15b costing on coal, oil and fracking ban
Greens told that an indefinite moratorium on new coal, oil and fracking would cost $15b.
World's first space mining degree
Former English teacher has swapped the classroom for the stars.
Pike River families confident of re-entry plan
Labour plans to re-enter the Pike mine by March 2019.
New Pike River agency to be established
PM announced today the agency will look to re-enter the mine by March 2019.
Local Focus: From Raglan to Whanganui
Walking 400km against seabed mining. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
D-Day for new mines on conservation land
Minister says conservation land needs to be protected from bulldozers and diggers.
National's revenge: A move on the Kermadecs
National is far from powerless in Opposition.
Pike River families chase Whittall prosecution
Pike River families take fight for Peter Whittall to be prosecuted to the Supreme Court.
Spring Creek mine to be broken up, sold by tender
The coalmine that once fired Greymouth's economy will be broken up and sold by tender.
Local Focus: Te Tai Hauauru candidates on seabed mining
Te Tai Hauāuru candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Local Focus: Whanganui candidates - seabed mining and DOC
Whanganui candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'One of us was a widow - and one of us wasn't'
Tales of tragedy and survival in Waikato mining disasters that killed 54 men.
Local Focus: Coromandel Candidates - Mining in the Coromandel?
Coromandel candidates answer the important questions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
KASM, Forest & Bird appeal seabed mining decision
Kiwis Against Seabed Mining and Forest and Bird to challenge seabed mining decision.
Passions high over natural assets
What policies are parties proposing to manage and protect our natural resources?
Local Focus: Environment Minister makes it harder to protect the environment
Dr Nick Smith makes ELA harder to access. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Mining in the Coromandel?
MBIE appeal could make it easier. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 150 years since Coromandel gold rush began
And it might not be over yet. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
US billionaire takes aim at Aussie mining company
COMMENT: A US hedge fund billionaire, unhappy with his investment, is taking action.
Pike families back at Parliament
Pike River families are making a last push for justice ahead of the election.