Opinion<i>Robyn Malcolm:</i> NZ image about to be gutted 'surgically'The Government's draconian plans for our National Parks seem like something from another age, out of step with the rest of the world.23 Mar 09:31 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Our future as oil sheikhs of PacificIf Govt projections over our petroleum sector bear fruit, NZ could be the oil sheikhs of the Pacific, writes Fran O'Sullivan.23 Mar 03:00 PM
TourismExcavation jars with pure image: expertNZ should be prepared for international criticism for its plan to open conservation land to mining, a tourism expert says.23 Mar 03:00 PM
EnergyKaye says she discussed mining opposition with KeyThe Prime Minister says he is not overly concerned by his Auckland Central MP's stance on mining on Great Barrier Island.22 Mar 09:45 PM
New ZealandNational MP to fight gulf mine planNational MP Nikki Kaye has criticised Government plans to open Great Barrier Island to mining, as have mayors John Banks and Len Brown.22 Mar 03:00 PM
New Zealand<i>John Armstrong:</i> National wades warily into conservation land minefield22 Mar 03:00 PM
New Zealand<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Green image not at stake in mining plansMany people are ignoring the opportunity to discuss the Government's mining proposals rationally, says Fran O'Sullivan.22 Mar 05:33 AM
EnergyMining resources could grow economy - Business NZBusiness 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.22 Mar 04:29 AM
EnergyGovt plans to open 7000h of conservation land to miningThe 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.22 Mar 02:14 AM
CommoditiesGovt will justify mining by protecting other land - Forest & BirdThe Govt will try to justify mining in conservation land by putting other areas into protection when it announces its plans at 3pm, says Forest & Bird.21 Mar 11:30 PM
New ZealandInquiries launched into leaked Cabinet infoThe State Services Commission has launched inquiries into the unauthorised release of Government information including a Cabinet paper on the stocktake of Crown minerals.17 Mar 10:49 PM
CommoditiesPM revises plan to open parks for miningJohn Key appeared to hint at a watering down of proposals to open national parks to mining yesterday.15 Mar 03:00 PM
CommoditiesKey refuses to confirm mining plansJohn Key says the public will have to wait for a discussion paper to be released to find out what conservation land may be mined and how.14 Mar 09:11 PM
Official Cash RateFinancial markets now 'back to normal' says EnglishNew Zealand's financial markets are "back to normal", says Finance Minister Bill English.10 Mar 12:15 AM
