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Gold rush? Atop the multi-billion-dollar discovery in Central Otago
An Australian company thinks it could profit up to $2 billion off this mine.
‘Dreaming’: Greenpeace labels Govt plans to reverse oil and gas exploration ban a ‘pipe dream’
Legislation to undo the 2018 ban will be introduced to Parliament later this year.
'Saudi Arabia of lithium': Taliban sits on $1 trillion of minerals, China may seek business
Afghanistan's vast supplies of lithium key to global push to develop green technologies.
New type of stardust may unlock solar system secrets
Grains from fallen meteorite teaching scientists about the origins of our solar system.
Glittering prize: Mineral riches believed discovered on Ruapehu Plateau
Roy Giddens was stalking deer in a remote part of the North Island when he saw something.
Letters: Milk, red meat healthy for us too
Vegetables and fruit are good, but you need dairy products and red meat as well.
Mike Kampkes: The age of the electric vehicle
Comment: Criticisms of electric vehicles range from fantastical to alarmist nonsense.
Peter Whitmore: Climate change - NZ needs to do better
COMMENT: We need move away from fossil fuels to more sustainable options.
Chris Baker: Let's talk about coal and climate change
COMMENT: An empty seat at the table doesn't help the climate change debate.
Mining company applies for new exploration permit
New minerals permit applied for - iwi wanted council to back anti-mining stance.
Outrage over government spying on protest groups
Activist groups are outraged the government used private investigators to spy on them
Thompson & Clark asked to 'monitor' Ngāti Ruanui
Ngāti Ruanui seeks more information about "spying" and may make an official complaint
Greens tell Bridges to 'come clean' over Government agency surveillance
Calls for minerals exploration joint intelligence group to be disbanded
Alternative health practitioner: 'Health organisations tried to shut me down'
The naturopath had paint thrown at her car. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Researchers use AI to predict outbreak of future wars
There's one resource we all need and it's becoming increasingly scarce.
Officials vs Govt over cost of permit ban
A bill to give effect to the controversial ban on now offshore exploration is now ready.
Historic pipe linked to explorer
Historic clay pipe found on beach near site of explorer's Fiordland hut.
Your Views: Government's bad debt; Mike Hosking and balloons
Readers write about government debt; Mike Hosking; judge's failings and the Maori nation
Lure of a mineral hunt described by club member
Hundreds intrigued by rocks, crystals, gems - and how club members use them.
Wetland extraction joint venture will help 'future-proof' iwi
Venture will provide ''economic, environmental and employment opportunities'', iwi says.
Environment groups hail Ardern's big oil and gas call
"New Zealand has stood up to one of the most powerful industries in the world."
GNS shifts research funding focus in new review
GNS wants to further study Zealandia, the submerged continent surrounding New Zealand.
World's first space mining degree
Former English teacher has swapped the classroom for the stars.
D-Day for new mines on conservation land
Minister says conservation land needs to be protected from bulldozers and diggers.
Local Focus: Mining in the Coromandel?
MBIE appeal could make it easier. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Bay stands ground on exploration position
The Regional Council is remaining staunch on proposed oil and gas prohibition.
Ore sampling in Karangahake Gorge mine
NZH Local Focus: Karangahake Gorge mine to reopen for testing.