EnergyWeather and economy weigh on power sectorDry weather and a sluggish economy are the biggest challenges for New Zealand's electricity companies right now.25 Oct 09:20 PM
EnergyAxe falls on Spring CreekThe axe suspended for two months over Greymouth's Spring Creek Mine finally fell today, amputating more than 200 jobs.25 Oct 02:15 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Emissions scheme on a stretcherThe Government is set to put the emissions trading scheme into an induced coma - not dead, but not able to accomplish much, writes Brian Fallow.24 Oct 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Thatcher showed more compassion'Two British miners lured to the West Coast with the promise of jobs for life with Solid Energy are now facing redundancy and could be kicked out of New Zealand.24 Oct 02:55 AM
OpinionGwynne DyerNo petrol? Let's just make someThe pressure to cut greenhouse gas emissions will grow as the temperature rises, writes Gwynne Dyer, and the desire for "energy independence" will only get stronger as oil prices rise.23 Oct 04:30 PM
EnergyPut a tree in your tankCould New Zealand's forests be our oilfields? Business and researchers say it's a serious prospect, but biofuels face major obstacles, finds Chris Barton.18 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil lends hand in power-bills fightWorkshop aims to explore provider switch for Turangi residents.15 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Meridian needs best dealMeridian Energy is not a private enterprise but in negotiation with Rio Tinto it must act like one. If it can get a better power price elsewhere, Tiwai smelter must go.14 Oct 04:29 PM
AgribusinessFonterra coal worries localsNorth Waikato residents are calling for Fonterra to consider the effects on the wider community as it goes ahead with plans for a second open-cast coal mine.09 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandPike River: PM 'doesn't want to listen'Pike River Mine families' spokesman Bernie Monk said he was gutted after the PM refused to help with a mine re-entry, after the mine's owners agreed to an attempt.09 Oct 02:48 AM
Energy500 breadwinners out of workClose to 500 breadwinners will lose their jobs, and more than $50 million a year will be sucked out of the Greymouth economy, as Spring Creek Mine is moved into care and maintenance.26 Sep 05:49 AM
New ZealandBills fuel move to DIYA tiny King Country town which depends on tourism could go off the national grid because of crippling lines charges for power.25 Sep 05:30 PM
Energy'Hell no', say miner wivesMiners were emotional after a meeting with the Minister of State Owned Enterprises, saying he had made up his mind over their proposal before the meeting began.25 Sep 05:05 AM
New ZealandKey's chat in the ChathamsThe soaring cost of freight and power in the Chatham Islands will be at the top of the agenda when islanders meet Prime Minister John Key today.19 Sep 05:30 PM
