Energy'Significant public benefit': Watchdog backs Huntly power station planThe 10-year deal secures Huntly's back-up power supply until 2035.05 Nov 10:32 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
PremiumBusinessInsurer 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
PremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Seven long-term fixes to stop NZ swinging between extremes24 Oct 10:00 PM
PremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Govt must get out of electricity and let market deliver security07 Oct 11:00 PM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Morning News Update | Reset for quake-prone buildings and concerns over healthcare gapsNZ Herald Morning News Update | Reset for quake-prone buildings, concerns grow over gaps in healthcare and Luxon urges against oil and gas ban.Watch29 Sep 06:05 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyEnergy security or emissions risk: What Huntly's new coal deal really meansGenesis has struck a deal with BT Mining to supply coal for the Huntly Power Station.22 Sep 01:10 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
PremiumPremiumEnergyGas, low hydro, weigh on NZ wholesale electricity marketWholesale electricity is trading near $200/MWh, up on the long-term winter average.10 Sep 05:00 AM
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
EnergyWhy businesses are struggling with New Zealand's industrial gas crisisGas users are curtailing operations due to rising costs.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Gas shortage and Georgia meteorite studiedNZ Herald Afternoon News Update | Manufacturers affected by gas shortage and researchers find that a meteorite that struck a house in the US is 20 million years older than Earth.Watch11 Aug 02:45 AM
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
New ZealandGovt to repeal oil and gas ban with new ministerial powers11th-hour change focuses on rules for decommissioning oil and gas fields, and cleanups. 29 Jul 07:06 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyNZ's LNG import plan could cost up to $1b, report revealsSmaller LNG options would cost more per gigajoule but need less infrastructure.10 Jul 04:00 AM
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
TechnologyNZ taxpayer-funded $29m satellite likely lost in spaceThe satellite received $29 million from the Government to grow the space industry.01 Jul 10:26 PM
Politics'Vanity-belief community': NZ abandons global alliance, concerns reputation at riskOne group said it was an 'international embarrassment'.25 Jun 05:19 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBack from bankruptcy: Virgin Australia soars on ASX debut, up 7.6%Virgin Australia lists on ASX after five years away from the sharemarket.24 Jun 02:26 AM
PoliticsFinance Minister on potential impact of Israel/Iran war on NZ fuel pricesFinance Minister Nicola Willis says it's still not clear what disruption the war has inflicted on oil supply chains. Video / Mark MitchellWatch24 Jun 12:32 AM
Politics'Blatant violation': Govt's $200m gas plan under fireThe $200m fund breaches the ACCTS trade agreement, say legal experts.23 Jun 11:47 PM
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
PremiumPremiumBusinessHow worried should we be about economic fallout from the Israel-Iran conflict?Markets have been rattled by the Israel-Iran conflict, but remain relatively calm.16 Jun 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyIsrael-Iran attack: AA says petrol price panic pointless'Rocket and feather’ effect one to watch, motorist adviser says.13 Jun 04:46 AM
Politics‘Free-for-all’: Concerns Govt oil/gas ban reversal will open up mining all over NZResources Minister Shane Jones is offering up "all acreage" across New Zealand.13 Jun 04:18 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket flat as tensions rise over potential Iran strikeThe S&P/NZX 50 closed up 0.34% today after a spike in oil prices globally.12 Jun 06:14 AM