BDBDAgribusinessBeefed-up Crown Minerals to chase deepsea gasNZ oil and gas exploration will get a substantial boost in government resources, including funding to chase deep-sea methane hydrates that have yet to be commercially exploited anywhere in the world.19 Sep 09:45 PM
CommoditiesNZ microbe to produce ethanol from Chinese pollutionA local biotech firm is set to use its patented microbe technology in China.07 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldMateship important in mineA Kiwi mining safety expert says the trapped Chilean miners will need to create a community.28 Aug 05:30 PM
World33 Chilean miners trapped undergroundPhotos of relatives, friends and rescue workers making contact with the 33 trapped miners in the San Jose mine in Copiapo, Chile.25 Aug 02:33 AM
AgribusinessPike River Coal reports $39m lossPike River Coal has reported an annual net loss of $39 million and will not be paying any dividend.25 Aug 12:30 AM
CommoditiesTake a deep breath - why the world is running out of heliumA US law means supplies of the gas - a vital component in MRI scans - are vanishing fast.22 Aug 10:45 PM
