EconomyGovt offers new oil and gas exploration permitsThe Ministry of Economic Development has put 23 exploration blocks, mainly offshore, up for tender in its annual tender round.08 Jun 05:52 AM
New ZealandEast Coast not 'the Texas of the south' - NZ oil expertA claim the East Coast could become "the Texas of the south" is an overstatement, a local oil exploration expert says. 16 Jan 01:23 AM
OpinionGareth Morgan and Geoff Simmons: Changing times in frozen southNext month, Gareth Morgan will lead an expedition of 40 everyday Kiwis to Antarctica. The last of a 3-part series analyses the impact on wildlife of climate change and the race for resources.03 Jan 08:30 PM
BDBDCommoditiesOil companies reassure East Coast communities on 'fracking'Canadian oil company Apache has been talking up the prospects for onshore oil finds on the North Island's East Coast and is trying to play concerns about fracking and the local environment. 20 Dec 01:45 AM
BDBDEconomyMajor oil explorers gather for NZ pep talkA high-powered group of global oil and gas exploration companies have arrived in Wellington today for a targeted push to encourage new interest in New Zealand's under-explored frontier basins.02 Oct 10:30 PM
