Kiwis switch off to Earth Hour message
Many regions around New Zealand failed to record any power saving at all during this year's Earth Hour.
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Earth Hour not without its grinches
Earth Hour tomorrow night is intended to unite people and communities against climate change but global warming grinches plan to leave their lights on.
Mining critics 'ignore the facts' says Govt
The opposition has seized on an article in the Economist which derides New Zealand's "clean, green" image as the Government continues to deal with fallout after Monday's mining plans announcement.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Our future as oil sheikhs of Pacific
If Govt projections over our petroleum sector bear fruit, NZ could be the oil sheikhs of the Pacific, writes Fran O'Sullivan.
No open cast mining on conservation land - PM
There will be no open cast mining on Great Barrier Island or Coromandel, John Key assured Parliament today, while under attack over the Govt's mining plan.
Great Barrier locals at odds over mining plan
Some Great Barrier locals say mining will destroy the island's "fragile" environment, while others say the jobs created will be a blessing.
Kaye says she discussed mining opposition with Key
The Prime Minister says he is not overly concerned by his Auckland Central MP's stance on mining on Great Barrier Island.
It pays to shop around for power
It pays to shop around for better bottom lines on power bills, new Ministry of Economic Development figures reveal.
National MP to fight gulf mine plan
National MP Nikki Kaye has criticised Government plans to open Great Barrier Island to mining, as have mayors John Banks and Len Brown.
Mining resources could grow economy - Business NZ
Business 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.
Govt plans to open 7000h of conservation land to mining
The 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.
Petrol at 'uncomfortable price point' after hike - AA
Petrol hikes which lifted prices to their highest level in 18 months today have sparked concern from the AA and politicians.