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Forest and Bird calls for fast-tracked coal mining application to be declined
The proposed mine could threaten protected lizards and the avatar moth.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Protesters 80m high claim 'hostile' tactics used in coal mine standoff
The mining company uses blaring 24-hour alarms and drones to pressure them to leave.
Protesters claim 'hostile' tactics being deployed by mine as action enters fourth week
Rach Andrews and Tāmati Taptiklis say mining company Bathurst has started sounding 24-hour alarms and flying drones and helicopters close to the bucket.
Watch: Scuffles, arrest – protesters shut ANZ bank after camping out in doorway
One person was arrested when protestors blockaded the bank on Friday morning.
NZ's big four power companies team up to stockpile coal
NZ's gentailers are joining forces to stockpile coal at Huntly Power Station, in a bid to keep the lights on and manage power usage.
'As rare as kākāpō': Giant snails get special care in unique project
Two thousand giant snails are kept in fridges as an insurance policy by the DoC.
The Denniston mine protest: Blowback from the 'blow-ins'
Shane Jones says he can't understand coal mining protesters. They've responded.
Genesis Energy's plan to reduce coal dependency
Genesis has taken another step towards reducing its reliance on coal for Huntly.
‘Freddy the frog’ feature of minister’s mining strategy
Shane Jones wants to start a conversation about mining on conservation land.
BNZ tells coal mine it will shut all accounts by 2030
BNZ wrote to the mine saying its accounts would be closed by 2030.
FMA censures Pathfinder over 'ethical investment' marketing
Misleading social media promotions earn rebuke.
Police arrest 170 after floating blockade of Australian coal port
Fleet of kayaks, paddle boards and inflatable boats blocked the port entrance.
Genesis gets more coal in for next winter
Genesis is ordering extra coal in anticipation of another challenging winter next year.
Patrick Phelps: A Green Party politician and a mining industry stooge walk out of a bar
OPINION: Those picking Remuera over Reefton, Wadestown over Westport shouldn't lecture.
Chlöe Swarbrick: What Green Party and coal miners have in common
OPINION: We heard that the people of the West Coast want decent-paying, secure jobs.
Minerals moment
Santana Minerals just listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange. Could the gold miner mark our a minerals moment for our economy?
Editorial: NZ needs a sensible approach to ensure continuous power supply
OPINION: Hydro and wind power are all good until it doesn't rain or blow a gale.
'Accessible by boat or helicopter': Richwhite bach on Lake Taupō for sale
'Charming fisherman's cottage with three bedrooms, one bathroom' — and adjoining boatshed.
'He’s been sent to us by God': Disgraced lawyer Chris Harder and his remarkable quest for Pike River justice
Former barrister Christopher Harder claims Pike River truths have never emerged.
Major coal port remains blocked by climate protesters
Several hundred protesters have blocked Newcastle Port's shipping lane.
2 dead, more than 50 missing in China mine collapse
More than 300 rescue workers operating 129 rescue vehicles are taking part in the search.
Genesis completes biomass trial for Huntly
Huntly is looking at alternative fuel options for its coal and gas-burning power station.
Greta Thunberg slams leaders' lack of climate action
The young activist was at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Watch: Greta Thunberg carried away by police during protest
Swedish activist, 20, joined protest against the demolition of village.