Mining
The conservation promise that mining companies are quietly beating
The government's unequivocal promise of a ban on mining on conservation land has not eventuated. What happened? Audio
Australian takeover of Coromandel mine a 'Trojan horse' - conservation watchdog
A commercial mining company has purchased a hobby mine in Coromandel which it says has "significant potential to expand".
Celebrations as seabed mining bid dismissed by Supreme Court
Those who fought tirelessly against the mining of tonnes of iron sands off the coast of South Taranaki believe the end of seabed mining is here.
The Supreme Court decision has dismissed an appeal by… Audio
Kiwi cryptocurrency thriller keeps readers guessing
In her former life, Martinborough-based author Rosy Fenwicke was a doctor who wrote books on the side. She's been a fulltime writer for a year now and won't be going back anytime soon. Her latest… Audio
Calling Home: Cathy Macleay in Punta Arenas
Cathy Macleay emigrated from Christchurch in the late 1960s and started out her life in Chile on the family farm of her late husband, Hugh, but now lives on her own in Punta Arenas. She has four… Audio, Gallery
Nauru urged to reverse deep sea mining push
The Nauru government is being urged to pump the brakes on its reported push to mine the ocean floor within its own exclusive economic zone by 2024. Audio
Mining and The Biodiversity Crisis
Patrick Phelps from Minerals West Coast joins us once again. Tonight he's looking at mining and New Zealand's biodiversity crisis. With 4,000 at risk species. what's the future of the mining sector in… Audio
Pacific civil society calls for global ban on deep sea mining
Pacific civil society organisations call for a global ban on deep sea mining. Audio
Age of discovery in deepsea as mining focus on Pacific
Ocean scientists say the importance of providing Pacific governments with accurate data about the potential impacts of deep sea mining cannot be underestimated, as the decision on whether to mine the… Audio
Has a government 'no new mines pledge' driven a gold rush?
In 2017 the government announced there would be no new mines on conservation land. Three years later, the discussion document is still being prepared, with the move parked for now. Audio, Gallery
Rio Tinto CEO, execs quit over blasting of Aboriginal sites
The boss of mining giant Rio Tinto will resign following pressure from shareholders after destruction of some of Australia's oldest heritage sites by the company.
A love letter to the mighty Mataura River
Dougal Rillstone's new book, Upstream in the Mataura details his 70-year fascination for the Mataura River - a river that almost claimed his life in the 1970s - from his childhood in Gore through… Audio, Gallery
Conservationists sceptical about new Waihi open pit mine plan
Conservationists say a new open pit mine proposed for Waihi and a large expansion of gold mining operations are not a wise choice for New Zealand communities.
South Taranaki seabed mining appeal heads to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is set to consider whether 50 million tonnes of the South Taranaki Bight seabed can be mined each year.
Company projects 'legacy for society' from seabed mining
A mining company has projected an opportunity for Pacific Island countries to help usher in societal change. DeepGreen metals says the polymetallic nodules which can be accessed on the Pacific… Audio
Gold miner hopeful mining will be allowed on conservation land
After speaking with the Conservation Ministry Eugenie Sage, a West Coast gold miner says he's hopeful mining could be allowed on conservation land.
Mining the moon and lithium mining in Taupo
Moon mining mooted and lithium extraction in Taupo a possible new industry. Audio
Council moves to return Foulden Maar to public ownership
Dunedin City Council has served a notice of its intention to buy the 23 million-year-old fossil rich crater lake near Middlemarch, and it may use the Public Works Act to force through a deal. Mayor… Audio
The dark side of mining healing crystals
New Zealand journalist, Tess McClure's been travelling the world revealing the appalling truth behind the origins of healing crystals, a fast growing industry worth billions of dollars. She talks… Audio
Professor Tod E. Waight: Trump's Greenland bid not as crazy as it sounds
New Zealander Tod Waight is a Professor in Geology at Copenhagen University. He offers his take on Trump's audacious bid to purchase Greenland. Audio