BDBDEconomyWorld shares get mixed messages overnight US share prices were mixed as higher-than-estimated growth in construction spending and manufacturing offset a drop in energy shares.01 Jun 08:00 PM
EconomyEast Cape oil-drilling plans raise concernsOpponents say there is no place for oil exploration in New Zealand, but the government is sticking by its deal with oil giant Petrobras. 01 Jun 07:44 AM
EnergyMining submissions near 35,000About 35,000 submissions have been received on the Government's mining proposals as today's deadline approaches at 5pm.26 May 03:40 AM
New ZealandGreen law pushes up power priceTwo big power suppliers have blamed the Emissions Trading Scheme for price rises which will add an average $5 a month to electricity bills.25 May 04:00 PM
EnergyEnergy data to go on GoogleA new Government-funded mapping programme has started to lure more oil and gas explorers to New Zealand by putting results on Google Earth.25 May 04:00 PM