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Methanex pressured to fill key government gas contract in the midst of supply squeeze

The Government's last-minute gas contract is another sign of deep trouble in the market.

Methanex shutters operations to keep NZ's lights on – and make money

Gas deal means all the units at Huntly can operate.

Electricity regulator steps in as Prime Energy defaults on payment to Manawa

The Electricity Authority is working with both companies on a 'managed resolution'.

NZ's stretched power sector is facing big challenges, Electricity Authority warns

Wholesale electricity prices have risen sharply in the past month.

Matthew Hooton: NZ must mine its way out of economic ruin

OPINION: New Zealand has put itself on a path to bankruptcy since 2008.

How electric car batteries might aid the grid (and win over drivers)

New York Times: New technology could turn those pricey devices into an asset.

Kiwi music stars fight against gold mine plan beneath conservation land

It could be among the first such projects approved under Govt bill.

Power crisis averted, but a sign of things to come?

Businesses and individuals managed to avoid a blackout - this time.

No staff equals cheaper petrol? ComCom says yes

Watchdog weighs in on pressures it says are needed to get petrol prices down.

Has the tide turned? Dairy prices partially rebound at auction

Prices for crucial exports staged a partial rebound at this morning's big auction.

Faltering Chinese economy hits NZ red meat exports

Annual red meat exports dropped 24 per cent in July.

Economists revise their forecasts after dairy price slump

A 'bloodbath' was expected at the Global Dairy Trade auction - and it delivered.

Jarden Brief: Chip wars and oil price intrigue

Machinations in motion to manipulate oil price.

Scott Tech’s ownership structure up for review

Robot specialist wants to keep building links with meat processers and miners.

Europe bans Russian diesel, other oil products over Ukraine

The aim: hurt Moscow’s finances while avoiding a price spike. But will it work?

CO2 shortage puts food producers, exporters at risk, National says

Not such a gas: Concerning delays after Kapuni closure, business group says.

Christopher Niesche: Irony and steel as race to curb emissions has a tariff twist

Green tariff for swathe of goods including cement, electricty and others.

Govt open to continuing to allow onshore oil and gas exploration

Govt defers decision-making on future of oil and gas exploration until after the election.