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'Unnecessary' failsafe left off NZ oil rig

The operator of the Tui oil field is confident that its equipment and processes could cope with an emergency despite lacking a remote failsafe switch.

US oil spill firm linked to NZ prospecting

BP could pay megabucks in oil-spill costs

Lawsuits, fines, cleanup and reputation-repair from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill are likely to cost company BP billions.

Two crewmen die in ship rescue drama

Two crewmen died of suffocation and another was critically hurt in a log ship's hold at Marsden Pt wharf yesterday.

BP will pay, says Obama as slick spreads

President tries to reassure locals the Government is doing all it can.

Obama seeks to reassure as oil slick nears coast

President Barack Obama is trying to reassure fishermen and others on the US Gulf Coast that the government is doing all it can in the wake of a disastrous oil spill.

Fear of rockfall forces closure of cove archway

Health groups: Add pong to toxic fumigation gas

Criticism of BP over oil spill grows

Class action lawsuits have been filed against BP and contractor Halliburton as a vast oil spill threatens the US coast.

Tongan official quits over 'interference'

Attorney-General John Caughi has accused the Tongan govt of trying to curb an independent judiciary and attempting to interfere with the Princess Ashika inquiry.

Port merger step closer

Fishers face rescue bill

Govt plans may give fisheries minister extra powers

Amendments to aquaculture legislation may allow the fisheries minister to override regional coastal plans in 'exceptional circumstances'.

'Torpedo sank warship'

Whaling quota gets nod from Japan

IWC whaling proposal unacceptable: McCully

Protesters plan whale graveyard for MPs

Home detention for paua poacher