5 Greenpeace activists arrested in Wellington during a protest against Straterra's plan to expedite seabed mining.

Five Greenpeace activists were arrested in Wellington, New Zealand, during a protest against plans by mining lobby group Straterra to expedite seabed mining for Trans-Tasman Resources in the South Taranaki Bight. Greenpeace claims the fast-track process ignores public and environmental concerns, despite significant opposition. The group has criticized Straterra's influence on government decisions and has vowed to continue protests against seabed mining initiatives.

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