Wellington, March 22 NZPA - State-owned Solid Energy said coal in the Inangahua sector of Paparoa National Park identified by the Government today for potential mining would almost certainly be destined for use in the domestic market.

Wellington, Feb 10 NZPA - The Green Party is vowing to "stop the bulldozers" and environmental groups are outraged over the Government's decision to allow mining on conservation land.

By Maggie Tait of NZPA Wellington, Feb 9 NZPA - The Government is looking at removing protection for some areas of conservation land so they can be mined, Prime Minister John Key said today.

Wellington, Feb 9 NZPA - Prime Minister John Key outlined his Government's programme for this year in Parliament today. Key points included: Tax: