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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
Timing of mining prospect offers 'unfortunate' - minister
Forest and Bird is outraged new South Island mining prospecting areas have been opened up.
Shane Jones: West Coast needs mining
Conservation and economic development need to be balanced, Shane Jones says.
Minister signs off Pike River mine re-entry options
Three concept plans for re-entering the Pike River mine will be developed further.
Deadly 1863 storms some of NZ's worst
Some of New Zealand's deadliest recorded storms struck in the winter of 1863.
Hosking: The Greens are trying to kill the West Coast
COMMENT: The Government has put ferns before people and snails before work.
Second tunnel an option for Pike River re-entry
The families are waiting for Pike River Minister Andrew Little to give final go-ahead.
Multi-million dollar mining project could create 100 jobs
The plan is to restart work at a diatomite mine near Middlemarch.
Mining company fined after worker's death
Mining company fined following underground death of worker.
Sea mining effects to be simulated
Niwa is about to attempt one of the most challenging underwater experiments ever.
Rachel Rose: Climate change campaigner can do the maths
Bill McKibben is in NZ to talk about taking on business interests over climate change.
Seabed mining decision due within 6 months
Packed court room for seabed mining appeal hearing in Wellington, with many arguments.
Little leads Pike victim relatives into mine's portal
Little entered the mine's portal to show a 'safe re-entry is possible'.
Long struggle over seabed mining continues in High Court
Ngāti Ruanui has strong case against seabed mining, will never agree to it.
Nicola Patrick: The dinosaurs are gone ... and soon their fossils will be, too
The PM said: 'It's not where the future lies." I didn't know the future was so close.
Trevett: Lemons for Jones, confetti for Shaw
PM Jacinda Ardern will arrive in Europe with bragging rights on climate change.
Seven groups appeal against mining consents
High Court appeal against consents taking place in Wellington April 16-19.
OceanaGold planning to extend mining at Waihi
The Correnso underground mine produces about 100,000 ounces of gold each year.
OceanaGold eyes new Waihi underground mine
The mining company has identified more gold under the Martha open pit
Peters: No compromise on oil and gas
NZ First's position on oil and gas exploration is at odds with the Greens' stance.
Four out of five polytechnics face losses by 2022
Polytech and vocational training leaders meet in Manukau tomorrow to map a survival plan.
Rio Tinto's profit soars 90% to $12 billion
Mining giant says higher prices boosted its underlying earnings