New ZealandLittle proposes new solution for Pike RiverLabour leader Andrew Little is proposing a new solution to recover bodies in the Pike River coal mine.18 Jan 03:05 AM
New ZealandFuneral director tells of Strongman disasterGreymouth funeral director Laurie Anisy was a trainee and just two weeks shy of his 17th birthday when he got word there had been an explosion at the Strongman Mine.18 Jan 01:40 AM
New ZealandFire in the hole: grim tales from rescuersStrongman mine disaster happened 50 years ago next week. Paul McBride catches up with the five surviving members of the Mines Rescue teams.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMinute's silence to mark Strongman disasterA minute's silence will be observed in Greymouth on Thursday to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Strongman Mine disaster which claimed 19 lives.16 Jan 01:34 AM
New ZealandStrongman anniversary: Five widows to attendNext week's 50th anniversary of the Strongman Mine disaster may be the last opportunity for many to remember the 1967 tragedy.13 Jan 02:40 AM
New ZealandIan Mune joins Pike River Mine protestActor and film director Ian Mune slammed the Government today as he joined protesters at the Pike River Mine entrance.10 Jan 02:33 AM
BDBDSustainable business & financeLobby group denied charitable statusKiwis Against Seabed Mining has been denied charitable status and the accompanying tax benefits as it's considered an advocacy group05 Jan 02:08 AM
New ZealandDoC to clean up contaminated mine siteDoC says there is significant arsenic, mercury and cyanide contamination of the soil at the Alexander River mine site.29 Dec 03:41 AM
New ZealandHundreds to remember Strongman disasterNineteen men were killed in the explosion at the mine near Runanga on January 19, 1967.29 Dec 03:12 AM
New ZealandAnother twist in Pike River Mine rowThe Pike River Mine controversy took yet another turn today with Parliament's Commerce Committee agreeing to hear submissions on the sealing of the mine.20 Dec 01:50 AM
WorldEarth cut into thousands of little piecesHumans are marring the coherence of the natural world - by building endless numbers of roads.15 Dec 07:57 PM
OpinionMine re-entry plan demands investigationSix years after a white-hot explosion in the Pike River Mine, some of the families of the deceased are making it very clear they will 14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDeep sea life needs 'better protection' from miningA researcher who has uncovered new insights into New Zealand's ocean environment says seafloor communities need better protection against any future deep-sea mining.14 Dec 05:11 AM
CommoditiesCoal price plummets third consecutive weekThe price for hard coking coal has plummeted US$45/tonne since peaking at US$310/tonne last month.14 Dec 02:26 AM
New ZealandSafety changes prevent re-entry - EnglishThe very health and safety changes which the Pike River disaster prompted make re-entering the mine difficult, Prime Minister Bill English says.13 Dec 03:47 AM
BDBDCompaniesOceanaGold sees increased gold productionOceanaGold Corp expects increased gold production at a cheaper cash cost in 2017.12 Dec 08:18 PM
New ZealandPike River families stand their groundFamilies of the 29 men killed in the Pike River mining tragedy are standing their ground as they protest against a bid to seal off the mine permanently.11 Dec 08:25 PM
New ZealandPike River families to block trucksSolid Energy's attempts to seal Pike River mine will be met with a road block after the owners of the access road gave the victim's families legal control of the road.11 Dec 06:13 PM
New ZealandAre councils prepared enough for oil spills?Fewer than half of councils have enough staff trained to respond to marine oil spills.06 Dec 10:35 PM
CompaniesGold rises on uncertainty in ItalyGold is finding some support from the uncertainty in Italy that's triggered a bid for haven assets.03 Dec 12:25 AM
New ZealandPike River families fume after meetingPike River families say a meeting with Solid Energy's new boss over re-entering the mine was "insulting".30 Nov 07:47 AM
New ZealandFresh call for Pike River drift re-entryThe Pike River Mine protest entered its 15th day today, with a second leading mine specialist backing a drift re-entry.29 Nov 01:49 AM
BDBDSharesOceanaGold to delist from NZXOceanaGold Corp, owner of New Zealand's biggest gold mine at Macraes, is to delist from the NZX at the end of the year to reduce compliance costs.28 Nov 12:09 AM
OpinionEditorial: Allied made the right mine callAllied Concrete this week put that aside in favour of a moral position. We should take note, and applaud.26 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuWatch NZH Local Focus: DOC face backlash. We won't be engaging with them!Taranaki Iwi and environmental groups are bitterly disappointed. "The failings of our government and the failings of DOC especially, means we have to go out and fight these corporations off". Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Nov 05:32 PM
New Zealand'There are people that survived'There is no doubt in Daniel Rockhouse's mind that he and Russell Smith were not the only two who survived the first Pike River mine explosion.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMine blast widow fights another battlePike River widow Anna Osborne will continue to self-medicate with marijuana after being told chemotherapy has failed to rid her of cancer.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandIwi furious at DoC inactionSouth Taranaki iwi Nga Rauru feels let down by the Department of Conservation's decision not to submit on a seabed mining application 10 Nov 09:00 AM
EnergyTrade deals in peril with TrumpThe President Elect Donald Trump bodes well for farms and coal mines, but trade deals will be left in peril.09 Nov 05:34 PM
New ZealandNew Pike River doco too painful for someThe former Pike River safety manager who lost one son in the mine explosion tragedy says tuning in to watch a new tele-doco will be too traumatic.05 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDEnergySolid Energy mines sell to Bathurst, TalleysSolid Energy New Zealand's creditors will get as much as 55 cents in the dollar after the failed state-owned enterprise's mines were sold to three parties.31 Oct 12:03 AM
New ZealandTaharoa crash victim was 'a much-loved teen'A Taharoa teenager killed after the quad bike she was on crashed, also seriously injuring her passenger, was a safe driver, locals say.17 Oct 02:22 AM
CommoditiesOceanaGold mine worth $1.3bOceanaGold's Haile mine in South Carolina has been valued at A$1.3 billion ($1.34b) with expectations it's on target to pour first gold by December.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSeabed mining opponents mobiliseSeabed mining is back in the spotlight as Trans Tasman Resources submits second application for consent to mine off the South Taranaki coast.18 Sep 09:03 PM
