WorldCaracas drivers face pain at pumpIn the socialist state of Venezuela that is home to the world's largest oil and gas reserves, petrol is cheaper than water. But not for much longer.05 Feb 04:30 PM
BDBDEnergyOvercharged for power? Apparently notFeel you're paying too much for electricity? Not according to a new report, which says consumers never actually paid the full cost of building NZ's power stations.27 Jan 10:55 PM
EnergyEnergy Mad surges on Amazon dealShares in lightbulb maker Energy Mad surged after it announced it had begun selling its energy-efficient products online in the United States through internet retail giant Amazon.22 Jan 04:30 PM
EnergyGroup vows to hinder Otago oil drillA ''rapid response'' team of up to 260 people has been set up to take to the water to hinder Anadarko's deep-sea drilling operations.12 Jan 09:37 PM
EnergySunny days tipped to boost solar powerGlobal demand for solar panels is expected to hit a three-year high this year and a local company says falling prices are set to spark "explosive growth in solar energy"".12 Jan 04:30 PM
EnergyAnadarko faces $16.9b billTexan oil giant Anadarko's environmental credentials and the future of its New Zealand offshore exploration programme are being questioned as the company faces a US toxic site cleanup and compensation claim which could reach US$14 billion ($16.9 billion).16 Dec 09:32 PM
EnergyGreenpeace opens Anadarko caseGreenpeace has opened its case against the Environmental Protection Agency and Texan oil giant Anadarko in the High Court at Wellington.08 Dec 10:41 PM
EnergyNZX on 'breather' after stellar runIndigestion triggered by the size of the Govt's power company floats and investors wanting to take profits are being blamed for a fall in NZ's benchmark index.08 Dec 04:30 PM
BDBDEnergyStrong interest in next round of NZ oil explorationGovernment efforts to entice major global oil and gas producers to New Zealand has borne fruit, with Norway's state-owned Statoil and Australian heavyweight Woodside Petroleum winning exploration licences in the latest permit awards.04 Dec 10:23 PM
EnergyAsset sales proceeds to drop - GovtThe Govt has revised the estimate of how much it expects to receive from its partial asset sales down to between $4.6 to $5b.03 Dec 08:50 PM
EnergyLight-saver system slashes energy costsNZ lighting technology has saved the Countdown supermarket chain's owner almost $500,000 a year in energy costs in two of its buildings.28 Nov 04:30 PM
EnergyCold comfort for power investorsInvestors who took up shares in newly listed Mighty River Power and Meridian will take little comfort from PwC's latest report on the electricity sector.28 Nov 04:30 PM
EnergyEPA confident of defending drilling decision - KeyThe Environmental Protection Agency is confident of defending their decision to allow off-shore oil drilling in the Taranaki basin, Prime Minister John Key said today.26 Nov 05:05 AM
EnergyAnadarko drilling protest heads to courtThe offshore protest against Anadarko's deep sea oil exploration will come to an end today as Greenpeace takes the battle to court.25 Nov 11:30 PM
EnergyAnadarko's early morning drillingDeep sea exploration oil drilling off the Waikato coast by Texas-based oil company Anadarko began early today.25 Nov 06:50 PM
OpinionSam Judd: Jack gives backJack Johnson isn’t your typical rock star – he breaks the mould in terms of how the well-off behave.24 Nov 06:13 PM
EnergyOil man: I understand the protestsVeteran New Zealand oilman Rob Jager says he can understand concern over deep water drilling off New Zealand's coast.24 Nov 04:30 PM
EnergyVoting begins in asset sale referendumVoting begins today in a citizens-initiated referendum on whether the Government should sell part of its stake in power companies and Air New Zealand.21 Nov 08:39 PM
EnergyGenesis harder sell: analystsThe Government, fresh from the sale of shares in Mighty River Power and Meridian Energy, faces a harder sell when it comes to divesting a 49 per cent stake in the third and final power generator.14 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil approves exploration permitsThe Auckland Council has approved oil exploration permits off the city's West Coast in a submission to the Government.14 Nov 01:30 AM
