World2025 in review: Russia’s economy drives its war, but roadblocks wait Four years of heavy military spending set to come due for Vladimir Putin.23 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldUS boards tanker off Venezuela as Trump’s oil ‘blockade’ faces legal questionsVenezuela has condemned the boarding as a 'grave act of piracy' in law.21 Dec 03:38 AM
PremiumWorldA seized oil tanker and the big business of dark fleet smugglingNew York Times: Experts say seizure unlikely to disrupt broader network of vessels.14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumRetailMobil self-service petrol stations launched to rival Z Energy and Waitomo09 Dec 06:00 AM
EnergyLNG import terminal plan a costly mistake, energy and environmental groups warn Govt03 Dec 04:00 PM
Freight and logisticsThe dark fleet hiding in our own backyard: How the Cook Islands sold its flag to Moscow, Tehran24 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldA song for peace as war clouds gather over VenezuelaA US carrier group led by the USS Gerald R Ford is heading for the Caribbean.16 Nov 06:21 PM
BusinessStocks slide despite end of US Govt shutdownInvestors had sought a boost after lawmakers voted to end the 43-day stoppage.13 Nov 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump weighs options and risks for attacks on VenezuelaNew York Times: They include seizing control of the country’s oil fields. 05 Nov 05:00 PM
EnergyUS strikes drug boats but lets ‘shadow tankers’ sail onChevron holds a rare licence to pump, supplying up to a third of Venezuela’s oil.29 Oct 03:23 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInsurer probed over ‘dark fleet’ links posts 28% revenue surgeMaritime Mutual's profit rose to US$15.5m from US$577,671 in 2019.29 Oct 03:00 AM
WorldZelenskyy welcomes Trump sanctions shiftBelgium’s Bart De Wever warned he could block an assets plan that lacked risk guarantees.23 Oct 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAirbus and Cathay Pacific sign $122m sustainable aviation fuel deal; Aramco suggests low carbon alternativeBankers complained about and oil company weighs in as demand for travel surges.21 Oct 04:52 PM
WorldBrazil greenlights oil drilling in sensitive Amazon regionEnvironmentalists warn the area holds 80% of Brazil’s mangrove ecosystems.21 Oct 12:06 AM
BusinessExxonMobil may sell NZ fuel terminals and service stations: ReportExxonMobil owns more than 150 service stations across New Zealand.01 Oct 09:59 PM
EnergyExxon to cut 2000 jobs in global restructuringThe job cuts will be in Europe, Norway and Canada. 30 Sep 08:41 PM
WorldRussia hit by panic queues as fuel shortages worsen after Ukraine strikesUkrainian drones have struck 16 of Russia’s 38 oil refineries since August.28 Sep 12:30 AM
EnergyGlobal oil and gas fields face faster decline, IEA warnsDecline largely because of higher reliance on shale and deep offshore resources.17 Sep 02:49 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Black Ferns cause for celebration, All Blacks not so muchOPINION: The Black Ferns lift our spirits after that All Blacks display.15 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldUS weighs 50–100% tariffs on Russian oil buyers if EU joins sanctions pushTrump floated tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian oil.09 Sep 11:16 PM
WorldRefusal and denial: Arrested Ukrainian rejects link to Nord Stream blastsHe refused extradition to Germany, claiming he was in Ukraine during the explosions.23 Aug 03:54 AM
WorldFinland charges captain of tanker in undersea cable damageCook Islands-registered ship suspected of being part of a 'shadow fleet' used by Russia.12 Aug 01:00 AM
WorldTrump envoy meets Putin as US steps up pressure with new India tariffsSteve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin for three hours in Moscow.06 Aug 06:49 PM
New ZealandNZ's oil exploration debate is splitting political linesPleas for consensus on the oil exploration ban go unnoticed.31 Jul 10:33 PM
New ZealandRepeal of 2018 oil and gas exploration ban passes final readingThe Government's bill passed 68 votes to 54, with all coalition parties in support.31 Jul 06:19 AM
WorldEU to buy $750b in US energy, replacing Russian sourcesThe deal includes a 15% levy on EU exports to the US, lowering auto taxes.27 Jul 08:26 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSpecial tax change for fossil fuel companies was proposed ahead of BudgetMinisters opted to instead set money aside for stakes in new gas fields instead.03 Jul 04:50 AM
World'We will not accept': Niger Delta chief's $20b demand from ShellThe case against Shell has been adjourned to July 22 in Yenagoa.21 Jun 01:28 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Tourism Holdings jumps 57.5% on buyout offerComvita shares fall 7% after mānuka honey company forecasts a net loss of more than $20m.16 Jun 05:55 AM
