Kindergarten kids join strike for climate
Waihi people are divided over kindergarten kids joining a global strike for climate.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromMining
Pike River: Miners ready to recover mates
In just a few weeks, experts will chip off the concrete seal to the mine's entrance.
Pike River families shocked by new evidence in photo
Photo of electrical cabinet that may have sparked explosion has been given to police.
$19 billion wipe-out after dam collapse
Eight employees of Brazilian mining company have also been arrested over collapse.
Mining company applies for new exploration permit
New minerals permit applied for - iwi wanted council to back anti-mining stance.
Former coal pit planned as mine host for water sports
Former coal mine to be restored back to lake. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Brazil dam collapse: 9 dead, hundreds feared buried in mud
Finding many more survivors was looking increasingly unlikely.
'Make Australia great' billionaire's NZ office is almost empty
The new office isn't exactly flash.
'Make Australia Great' billionaire shifts control of business empire to NZ
The Aussie billionaire registered the Kiwi company late last year.
Chris Baker: Govt's head in (iron) sand over mining ban
COMMENT: Like it or not, we can't function without mining.
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
'I had two family members who went to work, and didn't come home'
Dallas Adams lost his dad and brother in workplace accidents - now he works to save others
Three 'safe and feasible' Pike River re-entry options identified
"I am satisfied that the Agency has been robust in developing the options," Little said.
How businesses are stepping in to combat climate change in Australia
Sick of waiting for the Government, business has decided on its own greenhouse gas policy.
Ruling could set precedent for mining on council reserves
A court ruling issued today could mean council reserves are better protected from mining.
Your say: Compelling case to stop seabed mining; virtue-signalling columnists; guilty unless proven innocent
Readers write: Stop seabed mining; putting virtue on show; guilty till proven innocent
Ngā Rauru and Te Ohu Kaimoana join Ngāti Rangi and KASM
More groups join in opposition to seabed mining proposed offshore from Pātea.
Iron sands mining opponents consider action
Trans-Tasman Resources appeals High Court decision, asks for urgent hearing
Your say: Counselling won't cure all recidivists
Readers have their say: Killer back in jail; reviving te reo; noisy kids; mandarin lessons
Pike River Mine re-entry: Three options revealed
Pike River Recovery Agency has so far developed three options for re-entering the mine.
Waihi mine workers strike again for better pay
Workers at OceanaGold's underground mine in Waihi are taking further industrial action.
Five protesters arrested on Mount Karangahake
Five protesters from the group 'Protect Karangahake' have been arrested protesting mining on Mount Karangahake.
Man-made diamonds have jewellery industry on edge
Lab-grown diamonds at a steep discount may erode demand for lower-quality products.
Editorial: Mining denied and lessons to be learnt
The High Court judgment said the EPA decision was unlawful
Seabed mining consents sent back to EPA
Mining consents must be reconsidered in light of adaptive management ruling
'We have won': High Court blocks seabed mining
It's back to the drawing board for proposed seabed mining off Patea.
Random 'contraband' searches for underground Pike River workers
"History has shown that self-searching is not enough. This is standard practice."
In a real hole: Why Aussies aren't keen on $160k jobs
Companies claim they're begging Aussies to take the thousands of jobs up for grabs.
The $160K-plus jobs that Aussies don't want
Aussies are turning their noses up at highly lucrative jobs in this industry.
Claire Trevett: Trying to derail the $3 billion man
"Goldfinger" Jones - coming to your region with goodies
Government should lead way on environment
Two big environmental calls loom for the Government