New ZealandMobil joins petrol companies offering Easter price cutsShell, BP, Mobil and Gull have cut petrol prices by up to five cents a litre ahead of the long weekend.01 Apr 03:42 AM
New ZealandAnti-mining protesters descend on ParliamentAround 500 protesters gathered to show their opposition to Government plans to mine the conservation estate.30 Mar 03:26 AM
EnergyKey: Government must prove mining is worthwhileThe Prime Minister believes most New Zealanders would support mining on conservation land if the Government can prove it will benefit the country.29 Mar 05:07 AM
EnergyShell petrol stations now Kiwi-ownedShell's NZ petrol stations are now locally owned, with Infratil and the Super Fund saying that a large chunk of profits will stay in NZ.28 Mar 10:30 PM
EnergyShell petrol stations now Kiwi-ownedInfratil and the NZ Super Fund says they have finalised the purchase of Shell New Zealand in a $696.5 million joint venture deal.28 Mar 08:10 PM
New ZealandKiwis switch off to Earth Hour messageMany regions around New Zealand failed to record any power saving at all during this year's Earth Hour.27 Mar 07:11 PM
New ZealandEarth Hour not without its grinchesEarth Hour tomorrow night is intended to unite people and communities against climate change but global warming grinches plan to leave their lights on.26 Mar 06:27 AM
EnergyMining critics 'ignore the facts' says GovtThe opposition has seized on an article in the <i>Economist</i> which derides New Zealand's "clean, green" image as the Government continues to deal with fallout after Monday's mining plans announcement.25 Mar 06:49 AM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Our future as oil sheikhs of PacificIf Govt projections over our petroleum sector bear fruit, NZ could be the oil sheikhs of the Pacific, writes Fran O'Sullivan.23 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandNo open cast mining on conservation land - PMThere will be no open cast mining on Great Barrier Island or Coromandel, John Key assured Parliament today, while under attack over the Govt's mining plan.23 Mar 05:34 AM
New ZealandGreat Barrier locals at odds over mining planSome Great Barrier locals say mining will destroy the island's "fragile" environment, while others say the jobs created will be a blessing.23 Mar 04:22 AM
EnergyKaye says she discussed mining opposition with KeyThe Prime Minister says he is not overly concerned by his Auckland Central MP's stance on mining on Great Barrier Island.22 Mar 09:45 PM
EnergyIt pays to shop around for powerIt pays to shop around for better bottom lines on power bills, new Ministry of Economic Development figures reveal.22 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandNational MP to fight gulf mine planNational MP Nikki Kaye has criticised Government plans to open Great Barrier Island to mining, as have mayors John Banks and Len Brown.22 Mar 03:00 PM
EnergyMining resources could grow economy - Business NZBusiness leaders have urged Kiwis to take a rational approach to the debate over the Government's proposed plans to open conservation land up to mining.22 Mar 04:29 AM
EnergyGovt plans to open 7000h of conservation land to miningThe Government is proposing to open up more than 7000 hectares of conservation land for mining on Coromandel, and Paparoa National Park on the West Coast.22 Mar 02:14 AM
