PremiumPremiumEnergyGovernment exploring ‘corporate welfare’ for oil and gasNational and Act supportive of giving oil and gas companies certainty in their future.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPiped gas network heading for ‘death spiral’A recent report shows how gas prices will rise significantly in the next decade.23 Jan 09:13 PM
New ZealandHeavy lifting in Tasman BayThe first operation to load a drilling platform onto a semi-submersible vessel in Tasman Bay was completed yesterday, in preparation for the rig's relocation to Australia. The delicate operation took 10 hours and required a one-mile exclusion zone. Video / Tim CuffWatch03 Jan 05:14 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFormer BP boss Bernard Looney to forfeit up to $66 million after ‘serious misconduct’Financial Times: 'One hell of a reaction' as ex-CEO failed to disclose past relationships.13 Dec 07:17 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeVenezuela orders oil drilling in Guyana-run territoryFinancial Times: Fear rises as Caracas claims ‘overwhelming’ mandate to exploit deposits.06 Dec 11:09 PM
New ZealandAct MP wrongly quotes Parliamentary Commissioner for the EnvironmentBrooke van Velden has been accused of sharing misinformation by a Parliament watchdog.06 Dec 10:01 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentSasha Borissenko: Who needs an economy if we burn to the ground?OPINION: How we're failing to fire up action on climate change.03 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyNZ energy likely to change under National-led governmentThe energy sector is poised for a reversal of the oil and gas exploration ban.05 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven Joyce: Rolling back regulation will be new Govt's first missionOPINION: And the other tasks new Government needs to get to work on.03 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGenesis Energy board, CEO quizzed on soggy share priceRelative underperformance of share price put down to usage of fossil fuels.13 Oct 02:52 AM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeLego ditches oil-free bricks in sustainability setbackFinancial Times: Lego says the new material would have a bigger carbon footprint.24 Sep 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBP’s board started fresh probe into Bernard Looney’s conduct last weekFinancial Times: New claims regarding undisclosed relations with colleagues.13 Sep 10:16 PM
KahuTrustees hopeful drillers will be kept off historical landsConcerns about the oil and gas industry included physical land disturbance, pollution.19 Aug 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGas mogul who redrew energy map clings to ranch after loans come dueFinancial Times: He pioneered the American LNG boom but now warns of homelessness.06 Aug 10:22 PM
New ZealandHow Kaikōura’s world-famous deep sealife bounced back from earthquake wipe-outScientists amazed at sealife recovery after one of world's biggest canyon-flushing events.19 Jun 04:24 AM
New ZealandFake email trial: Grandmother found guilty of forgeryWoman wrote a fake postponement email for a petroleum-industry conference.14 Jun 03:40 AM
OpinionOpinion: What are the alternatives to natural gas?The way we choose to cook or heat our homes is increasingly becoming a sore point.23 May 09:31 PM
New ZealandSpecialist vessel arrival to begin final phase of Tui oil field decommissioningThe Q7000 will plug and formally abandon wells across the Taranaki oil field.16 May 01:47 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFalling crude prices and recession fears bring US oil and gas rally to a haltFinancial Times: Equities sell-off comes despite companies reporting a strong quarter.08 May 08:07 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeOpec’s gamble: Can the global economy cope with higher oil prices?Financial Times: Led by a confident Saudi Arabia, the cartel wants to boost its revenues.08 Apr 11:58 PM
New ZealandKiwi feared killed in Ukraine, Scott Robertson gets top job & Auckland facing another $195M budget cut | Focus Morning Bulletin: 22 March, 2023 Kiwi reportedly killed in Ukraine, the rugby world reacts to Scott Robertson’s appointment and negotiations after teachers strike in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch21 Mar 04:51 PM
WorldWhy is the Alaska Willow Project in the US so controversial?A major oil project will be conducted in Alaska that seems contrary to US climate goals.14 Mar 08:39 PM
New ZealandWatch: Extinction Rebellion activists climb oil rigActivists from Extinction Rebellion, Greenpeace and School Strike for Climate board the COSL Prospector semi-submersible platform as it was towed past the Marlborough Sounds. Video / Geoff Reid via YouTubeWatch14 Mar 01:31 PM
WorldColombian protestors take oil workers, police hostage, kill one with macheteVillagers were protesting poor road conditions, disparity with oil riches.03 Mar 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDowntown cruise ship berths could be boon for CBDOPINION: Letters on cruise ships, policy cull, minimum wage, Marsden Pt, charter schools.09 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldGreta Thunberg slams leaders' lack of climate actionThe young activist was at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos.19 Jan 04:56 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: What does the fusion breakthrough mean for energy and the planet?What does the exciting physics advance spell for our future?16 Dec 04:00 PM
World'Landmark achievement': Fusion breakthrough could be climate, energy game-changerUnlike other nuclear reactions, it doesn’t create radioactive waste.13 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandMajor fuel importer fined $169,000 for using banned firefighting foamBanned firefighting form use at Marsden Pt Oil Refinery attracts heavy fine23 Nov 03:34 AM
World'We have all fallen short': Climate summit ends with no new emissions cutsIt comes after a historic agreement on a compensation fund for poorer nations.20 Nov 05:53 PM
WorldBiden says climate efforts ‘more urgent than ever’ at COP27 summitUS President says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine reinforces need to phase out fossil fuels.11 Nov 07:27 PM
World'The Scream' latest famous artwork targeted by climate activistsNorway is a major producer of offshore oil and gas.11 Nov 06:39 PM
WorldWar-triggered gas boom threatens world climate goalThe amount of liquified natural gas projects in pipeline for construction shocks analysts.10 Nov 05:18 PM
WorldWatch: Climate activists throw mashed potato on Monet painting in Germany Climate activists throw mashed potato on a Monet painting, before glueing themselves to the floor at the Barberini Museum in Potsdam, Germany. Video / Letzte Generation via TwitterWatch23 Oct 04:41 PM