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Sam Neill launches new mini-doco on the Bendigo mine project

Feb 17,2026

The mine project is under review by the Overseas Investment Office and the Fast Track panel.

NZ Minerals Council pushes for more risk in approving mining projects

Feb 17,2026

"Previously the scales have tipped heavily on the environmental side."

Sam Neill launches new mini-doco on the Bendigo mine project

Feb 17,2026

NZ Minerals Council pushes for more risk in approving mining projects

Feb 17,2026

NZ Open announces new golf charity details

Feb 17,2026

Crux News Posts Archive

Sam Neill launches new mini-doco on the Bendigo mine project

Feb 17,2026

NZ Minerals Council pushes for more risk in approving mining projects

Feb 17,2026

NZ Open announces new golf charity details

Feb 17,2026

Response from Crux Editor (and comment from Richard Thomas) after Media Council complaint

by Peter Newport - Feb 16,2026

NZ Media Council Upholds Complaint Over Crux News Column Targeting Queenstown Business Leader

Feb 16,2026

The Bendigo mine supporters: Inside their threats of violence, sabotage, bombs and even death

by Peter Newport - Feb 16,2026

SH6 partially blocked near Lake Hayes - serious crash injury reported

by Peter Newport - Feb 15,2026

Wellington Water chair Nick Leggett resigns over Moa Point sewage disaster

by Peter Newport - Feb 15,2026

Local health care: 60,000 unnecessary trips to access essential services

by Kerry Hand - Feb 14,2026

Government ministers alerted to Bendigo mine land purchase challenge

Feb 13,2026

Lakeview construction starts - but major financial questions remain

by Peter Newport - Feb 12,2026

Lakeweed control to begin at Lake Wānaka

Feb 12,2026