WorldCriticism of BP over oil spill growsClass action lawsuits have been filed against BP and contractor Halliburton as a vast oil spill threatens the US coast.01 May 10:31 PM
New ZealandGovt may ditch emissions trading schemeThe Government is unlikely to follow through with the ETS as scheduled beyond 2013 unless its major trading partners do the same.28 Apr 04:00 PM
AgribusinessGovt rejects calls to copy Australia in ETS delayThe Australian govt is shelving plans to start its ETS for at least three years, but the NZ Government says it has no plans to delay the scheme here.27 Apr 09:12 AM
EnergyIwi defends Meridian Energy payment over damA West Coast iwi has defended its decision to accept money from Meridian Energy for advice on the effects of a $300 million hydro dam.11 Apr 11:43 PM
EnergyMeridian paid iwi after position change on damMeridian Energy paid money to the local West Coast iwi after the iwi changed its position on a $300 million hydro dam.09 Apr 02:23 AM
EnergyMayor backs $300m hydro dam planMayor Pat McManus says there's no shortage of water on the West Coast and the 'silent majority' of locals support the proposed Mokihinui dam.06 Apr 08:51 PM
EnergyHeat increases on Govt to delay start of carbon tradingThe Government is under increasing pressure to delay, or at least soften the impact of, the emissions trading scheme.06 Apr 04:00 PM
