EnergyIran repercussions 'enormous'While the world is distracted by the Greek saga and China something really important is going on: Iran and oil.14 Jul 10:36 PM
New ZealandPoisonous gas leak raises alarmFirefighters have been working to contain a poisonous gas leak at a meatworks near Ngaruawahia this morning - the second at the company in less than a fortnight.12 Jul 12:10 AM
BDBDEnergyZ's Chevron acquisition could be cleared by DecemberThe Commerce Commission has indicated a timeframe on when it expects to make a decision the acquisition.10 Jul 01:56 AM
BDBDEnergyFlat demand sees Huntly unit retiredGenesis Energy, the country's biggest energy retailer, will permanently retire a coal/gas-fired unit at the Huntly Power Station.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGood time to fill up the tankMotorists will receive some respite from rising rising petrol prices, as Gull temporarily slashes 10 cents a litre from its pumps.24 Jun 07:36 PM
EnergyWhat will the impact be?The boss of a Z Energy rival says its planned acquisition of Caltex operator Chevron NZ could impact competition in the fuel market.07 Jun 05:00 PM
CommoditiesOPEC braces for more oilNever mind cutting output to staunch a global glut - the talk so far is mostly about pumping more oil.06 Jun 02:00 AM
BDBDCommoditiesMaui gas field gets 35 year consentNZ's largest and longest-producing offshore oil and gas field, Maui, has gained marine resource consents allowing it to operate for up to 35 years more,05 Jun 01:10 AM
AgribusinessOil price cut lifts terms of tradeNew Zealand's terms of trade improved 1.5 per cent in the March quarter but only because of the lagged effects of lower oil prices.02 Jun 05:00 PM
SharesBid for Caltex sparks concernsThe massive rally in Z Energy shares, sparked by the firm's plans to acquire a rival, should raise competition concerns for the Commerce Commission, says a market source.02 Jun 05:00 PM
EnergyCaltex sale: How it will affect youThe sale of Caltex is another example of the exodus of multi-national oil companies from the New Zealand market.02 Jun 01:21 AM
EnergyZ Energy shares soar after Caltex buyZ Energy shares have soared 21 per cent on news it has bought the Caltex chain of gas stations.01 Jun 09:20 PM
OpinionStock Takes: Refinery shares get snapped upCould Chevron New Zealand's offloading of its NZ Refining shares be a sign of things to come?28 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessDairy weighs on trade balanceA slump in dairy exports weighed on the trade balance last month.26 May 05:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Cheap fuel fails to oil wheelsMore than six months into the great oil price crash, US growth remains sluggish and cautious US consumers have banked the savings, writes Liam Dann.24 May 05:00 PM
WorldOil hunt raises risk of climate disasterThere's an Alice-in-Wonderland quality about Royal Dutch Shell's attitude towards the risks involved in its plan to drill for oil in the US Arctic.22 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesAirline shares soften as oil price ralliesAirline share prices fell 1.5 per cent around the world last month as the United States dollar and oil prices rallied, but are still up 23 per cent on a year ago.12 May 05:30 PM
EnergyZ earnings up as work slows on plantZ Energy says work has slowed on its $20 million biodiesel plant but it will be finished in the next nine months.07 May 05:00 PM
EnergyVector's 'special relationship' with TeslaVector has formed a partnership with Tesla to bring its revolutionary home and business batteries to New Zealand.04 May 03:44 AM
New Zealand'Disgusting' oil spill clogs estuaryThick, black oil washed up on properties as far as Mangatapu last night after a spill in Tauranga Port yesterday - with fears for surrounding wildlife.27 Apr 09:57 PM
OpinionSam Judd: Should we drill for oil?It is hard not to be cynical about protests when we are consuming oil here that comes from countries that have no environmental controls whatsoever, writes Sam Judd.22 Apr 11:01 PM
EnergyShale oil boom turns to gloomThe shale oil boom that pushed US crude production to the highest level in four decades is grinding to a halt.16 Apr 02:50 AM
CommoditiesOil man relaxed about price dropOil bobbing around the US$50 mark was the "the elephant in the room" at the Advantage New Zealand Petroleum Summit but veteran oil man Sean P Flanagan says he's seen it all before.10 Apr 05:00 PM
CommoditiesActivist-turned-oil exec battles protestsOne-time environmental activist turned face of the Colorado oil and gas industry in says the road to winning the public over is a long and "boring" one.10 Apr 05:00 PM
EnergyRecord gasoline output to curb US oil glutRefiners are poised to make gasoline at a record pace, keeping the US crude glut from overflowing storage.09 Apr 02:10 AM
SharesShell's deal creates global energy giantRoyal Dutch Shell has agreed to buy BG Group for about 47 billion ($92.4 billion) in cash and shares - the oil and gas industry's biggest deal in at least a decade.08 Apr 05:00 PM
CompaniesIran and Saudi moves push oil prices upOil rose after Iran's nuclear accord with world powers left the timing of increased crude supplies from the Opec member uncertain and as Saudi Arabia raised prices for shipments to Asia.06 Apr 05:00 PM
CommoditiesIce gas could be huge - Shell bossNew Zealand's next energy game changer could be the "super resource" of gas hydrates, says Shell New Zealand chairman Rob Jager.31 Mar 04:00 PM
CommoditiesTank farm clean-up: Mobil wins costsA publicly-owned entity must pay Mobil almost $1m in courts costs for its failed attempt to get the oil company to pay for the clean-up of Auckland's tank farm.30 Mar 01:55 AM
EnergyMinister - oil protestors have pointEnergy Minister Simon Bridges agrees with some of the messages of protestors outside a petroleum summit being held in Auckland today.29 Mar 09:46 PM
EnergyNew oil and gas areas releasedOil and gas sector leaders meet in Auckland today as the industry confronts depressed global prices and conference delegates face protests from activists.29 Mar 08:15 PM
