Energy Minister Simon Bridges agrees with some of the messages of protestors outside a petroleum summit being held in Auckland today.

Oil and gas sector leaders meet in Auckland today as the industry confronts depressed global prices and conference delegates face protests from activists.

Scientists claim an 'imminent' collapse of the universe will take place sooner than expected, but don't panic - it still has tens of billions of years left.

Many electronic and miscellaneous objects are never fully turned "off," and thus consume power all the time.

Known for their oil fields, refineries, and petrol stations, BP, Royal Dutch Shell and Total are also the world's biggest oil traders.

Tesla Motors' new stationary-storage unit making battery packs will help founder Elon Musk expand beyond electric vehicles.

Transport Minister Simon Bridges wants to increase the use of electric and hybrid cars in new Zealand

A growing consensus is emerging from the likes of BP, the International Energy Agency, shale wildcatters and even the Saudis.

The Dunedin City Council's group debt has dropped by more than $25 million on the back of stronger results by its companies, new figures show.

Japan's push to keep power flowing after it shuttered its nuclear program may best be illustrated by 73 million light bulbs.

In the midst of the price swoon, many executives and workers remain confident the oil-sands industry will pull through.

Mighty River Power's $69 million writedown on two failed geothermal developments overseas is a lesson for Contact Energy, says an analyst.

Kiwi energy company Powershop is expanding its Australian market before targeting Europe and Asia next year.

Meridian Energy has raised its dividend and says it intends to return $625 million of capital to shareholders over the next five years.

Dunedin residents are angry after they lost power for eight hours a week earlier than expected - saying the power company's attitude to the mistake was 'cavalier'.

New Zealand Oil & Gas, the exploration company, turned in a loss in its first half after the global drop in oil prices.

Meridian Energy, which generates about 30 per cent of the country's electricity, lifted first-half earnings 21 per cent.

Contact Energy could be heading for a showdown with minority shareholders over what to do with a $1 billion pot of cash.

New Zealand shares fell yesterday, led by Contact Energy after it flagged plans to invest offshore. Genesis Energy and Meridian Energy declined as enthusiasm for the sector cooled.

Contact Energy shares have fallen nearly 9 per cent today after reporting a plunge in half-year profits.