KahuShane Jones defends seabed mining plans amid environmental protestsMayor insists the community opposes mining, prioritising scientific evidence on harm.27 Nov 05:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSand mining concerns grow as Bream Bay project could be fast-trackedThe fast-track process may hand 'the keys to the coastline' to the sand miner, some fear.15 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Harman: What’s obvious to Blind FreddyOPINION: The emphasis has shifted from environmental protection to resource development.13 Nov 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessKiwi billionaire to leave miner over ‘profoundly disappointing’ conductFinancial Times: Shares fall after founder used firm's resources for personal benefit.04 Nov 08:02 PM
BusinessSouth African police arrest 565 illegal minersKnown locally as 'zama zamas', the miners frustrate mining companies.03 Nov 09:17 PM
PoliticsInquiry launched into how conflicts of interest dealt with during fast-track approvals processIt comes after ministers decided on 149 projects for potential fast-tracking.31 Oct 02:48 AM
New Zealand'Another ridiculous gold rush': Group vows to continue fight against new mineA controversial Waikato mining site has the Government’s green light of approval.23 Oct 05:00 AM
KahuMonopoly Man: Why Shane Jones is splashing cash in the provincesThe Regional Development Minister says he'll take 'coal before dole' any day.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGun crime on the rise and mining sector welcomes investment reforms | NZ Herald Bulletin 14 OctoberNZ First to campaign on foreign investment, gun crime on the rise in Auckland and King Charles tours Australia and Samoa. Video / NZ Herald / Getty / AFPWatch13 Oct 07:07 PM
New ZealandLocally rejected port expansion plan gets fast-track tickEleven Northland projects get approval for fast-tracking.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeabed miner retracts claim it will earn $1 billion a yearIt comes after the plan was included in list of projects up for Fast-track Bill approval.11 Oct 04:04 AM
WorldOne dead, 12 trapped 300m underground on Colorado gold mine tourOfficials investigating incident at Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine.11 Oct 01:23 AM
New ZealandWaikato solar farms, mines, housing projects, and highways make Fast Track BillThe 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.10 Oct 04:06 AM
KahuBoaties pledge to stop seabed minersThere's a call for direct action against would-be miners off the South Taranaki coast.09 Oct 01:37 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Govt incoherent on climate change; Tech giants orchestrate 'heist of the century'OPINION: 'Who thinks digging more coal out of the ground and burning it is going to help?'08 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Quite frankly, insulting': Backlash over seabed mining being fast-tracked by Govt'We have only just begun,' Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui Trust says of its opposition.07 Oct 03:59 AM
PoliticsWatch: Roads, mines, housing and Eden Park upgrade on fast-track approvals listInfrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has spoken to reporters.06 Oct 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-toShane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesPatrick Phelps: A Green Party politician and a mining industry stooge walk out of a barOPINION: Those picking Remuera over Reefton, Wadestown over Westport shouldn't lecture.04 Oct 04:00 AM
KahuChampion of the provinces fronts up to West CoastersShane Jones says Coasters should expect share of mining revenue.03 Oct 05:36 PM
KahuWhat’s in it for us? Pātea pledges to mess with minersA hikoi marched to a Pātea beach to show they still oppose seabed mining.02 Oct 10:30 PM
Politics‘Blood-sucking vermin’: Minister's anger at Parliament over Greenpeace mining protest'They have no right to go to the mining offices, frighten the staff.'24 Sep 04:16 AM
WorldIran coal mine blast: At least 31 dead in gas explosion69 workers were in the blocks at the time of the explosion.22 Sep 07:55 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: It's official – New Zealand is in the hands of lobby groupsOPINION: 'It's time Christopher Luxon stepped up and brought his ministers into line.'16 Sep 05:00 PM
World'More to come': NSW region has three earthquakes in two weeksPower has been restored to homes in NSW's Hunter region after its third earthquake in week07 Sep 03:24 AM
PoliticsFour mines included in draft fast-track bill floated during coalition negotiationsForest & Bird says the list of projects needs to be shared publicly.29 Aug 09:05 AM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Christopher Luxon is gaslighting the countryOPINION: The energy crisis is driven by relentless corporate profiteering.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPeople warned to stay away from orange Ōhinemuri River until testing doneMore rain could turn the river orange again this week.25 Aug 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Govt's fast-track backdown delivers a nod to critics but not a bucklingCOMMENT: Ministers lose the power to decide fast-track projects, but still have influence.25 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMystery solved! Cause of bright orange river at Karangahake Gorge revealedSediment from an old mine is confirmed as the cause of the Ōhinemuri River's unusual hue.24 Aug 02:56 AM
WorldMining may have 'triggered' NSW quake felt by thousandsIt's the biggest earthquake to hit parts of the NSW Hunter region in 50 years.23 Aug 09:11 AM
New ZealandMines of contention: Plans for more mining on the West Coast divide localsFrank Film gauges local attitudes to increased plans for West Coast mining.07 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWorld’s biggest lithium producer urges state help to compete with ChinaFinancial Times: US producer cuts expansion plans in struggle over key mineral for EVs.05 Aug 01:23 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeLondon loses historical grip on global mining sector listingsFinancial Times: New York, Toronto and Sydney have overtaken the UK capital.01 Aug 04:55 AM
