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
BusinessNZ gas supply reducing faster and sooner than expectedRevised forecasts have annual gas production falling below 100 petajoules by 2026.05 Jun 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMobil introduces renewable diesel made partly with vegetable oilThe diesel is only available to one commercial user so far.28 Mar 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWe were wrong on net zero, BP boss saysEnergy giant to spend billions drilling for oil and gas as it shuns renewables.26 Feb 10:03 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt considers bespoke regional tax and concessions to spur growthCould the Government adopt different tax rules for different regions?25 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: ‘Woke’ or not, political meddling in business sets dangerous precedent OPINION: It's not for politicians to decide if banks are too woke it is for shareholders.13 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessGenesis Energy's plan to reduce coal dependencyGenesis has taken another step towards reducing its reliance on coal for Huntly. 10 Feb 02:16 AM
New Zealand'Avoid this area': Evacuations after gas main strike in AucklandAuckland Transport said diversions were in place, affecting all traffic.22 Jan 03:39 AM
BusinessPetrol prices set to rise as foreign sanctions, weak NZ dollar biteSanctions on Russia's energy industry could influence local petrol prices.14 Jan 12:12 AM
New ZealandAA's Terry Collins shares why petrol prices are set to riseAA's Terry Collins talks to Tom Raynel about the international factors causing petrol prices to rise. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Jan 11:30 PM
BusinessTodd Corp suspends dividendsBig international projects are failures, family empire says.10 Dec 07:57 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Donald Trump’s election win reaction; Government’s tunnel vision issueOPINION: 'Democracy doesn’t die in darkness, it dies in broad daylight.'07 Nov 04:00 PM
Business'Drill, baby, drill': Trump policy poses risks, opportunities for oil industryNo more 'war-profiteer or price-gouger' insults now, oilman says ahead of Trump 2.0 era.07 Nov 12:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCanada proposes emissions cap on oil and gas sectorOil-rich provinces and business groups have already balked at the measures.05 Nov 01:32 AM
PoliticsInquiry launched into how conflicts of interest dealt with during fast-track approvals processIt comes after ministers decided on 149 projects for potential fast-tracking.31 Oct 02:48 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Wind knocked out of power marketOPINION: 'The coalition's enthusiasm for mining is well understood, but this is madness.'27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Winston didn't want a 65-year-old larrikin': Shane Jones gets serious after talking-toShane Jones is playing the jester less as he goes about his politics04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeOil surges after Joe Biden’s comments on Israeli retaliationFinancial Times: US officials expect a response measured enough to avoid escalation.03 Oct 07:26 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeTop shale boss says US ‘unusually vulnerable’ to Middle East oil shockFinancial Times: Magnate blames Biden for decision to drain strategic oil reserve.03 Oct 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyMiddle East conflict could impact NZ exportersMany of NZ's friends are hostile or indifferent to Iran and its proxies, analyst says.30 Sep 11:13 PM