CommoditiesNZ microbe to produce ethanol from Chinese pollutionA local biotech firm is set to use its patented microbe technology in China.07 Sep 05:30 PM
BDBDEnergyGenesis Energy beats forecast with $69m profitState owned energy company Genesis Energy has reported a better than forecast net profit after tax for the year of $69 million.29 Aug 11:45 PM
AgribusinessPike River Coal reports $39m lossPike River Coal has reported an annual net loss of $39 million and will not be paying any dividend.25 Aug 12:30 AM
EconomyGovt backs down on mining - reportsThe Government is backing down on its decision to mine conservation land in the face of furious public protest, according to reports.19 Jul 08:04 AM
EconomyGovt conservation mining decision due todayCabinet is due to make a decision today on mining high value conservation land.18 Jul 09:00 PM
EconomyAustralia drops mining taxA compromise deal over the taxation of Australian mining companies has been announced by new PM Julia Gillard.02 Jul 12:30 AM
BDBDEconomyNZX backs partial privatisation callThe chairman of the NZX says state owned enterprises should be partially privatised and a compulsory super scheme introduced.17 Jun 01:25 AM
EnergyPilot project to burn NZ coal undergroundSolid Energy says that gas produced from burning coal deep underground in Waikato will help boost our energy security.13 Jun 04:00 PM