New ZealandLabour split on deep sea drillingShane Jones' comments in support of Anadarko's deep sea oil drilling has left Labour scrambling to reconcile those views with the opposition voiced by other MPs.28 Nov 01:24 AM
OpinionEditorial: If we've got oil under our oceans, we need to find itEditorial: If Greenpeace is right, and there's an undersea oil well that could spill 40k barrels a day - then finding it would be very good news indeed.26 Nov 04:30 PM
EnergyEPA confident of defending drilling decision - KeyThe Environmental Protection Agency is confident of defending their decision to allow off-shore oil drilling in the Taranaki basin, Prime Minister John Key said today.26 Nov 05:05 AM
EnergyAnadarko drilling protest heads to courtThe offshore protest against Anadarko's deep sea oil exploration will come to an end today as Greenpeace takes the battle to court.25 Nov 11:30 PM
EnergyAnadarko's early morning drillingDeep sea exploration oil drilling off the Waikato coast by Texas-based oil company Anadarko began early today.25 Nov 06:50 PM
New ZealandTech issues delay deep sea drillingDeep sea exploration oil drilling off the Waikato coast has been delayed by "technical issues", Texas-based oil company Anadarko says.25 Nov 04:33 AM
OpinionDo you support deep sea oil drilling in NZ?It has been announced that Shell will drill for oil and gas in the Great South Basin off the coast of Otago and Southland. Vote now on whether you support deep sea oil drilling in NZ.24 Nov 08:45 PM
New ZealandAnadarko protest boat stands its groundThe scene is set for a skirmish off the North Island's west coast this morning as protest vessels hold fast to Anadarko oil drilling ship the Noble Bob Douglas.24 Nov 07:05 PM
WorldKiwi Greenpeace protester leaves Russian jail on bailOne of the two New Zealand Greenpeace protesters charged with hooliganism by Russian authorities has walked out of jail on bail today.21 Nov 06:35 PM
New ZealandAdvice on oil-drilling misleadingOfficial advice that appeared to show the risk of an oil spill off Kaikoura was far greater than first thought is deeply misleading, Environment Minister Amy Adams says.21 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandOil spill risk kept secret - LabourLabour claims the Government has kept secret the real risk of a major oil spill at Anadarko's proposed Kaikoura drilling site.21 Nov 01:55 AM
WorldFirst Greenpeace protester leaves Russian jailThe first of 30 Greenpeace activists arrested by Russia in an Arctic protest two months ago has been freed on bail, in a case that has drawn attention both to Russia's ambitions in the region and its hard line against dissent.21 Nov 12:10 AM
New ZealandGreenpeace: Oil vessel breached maritime protocolsGreenpeace has aid the oil drilling ship Noble Bob Douglas and its support vessel breached maritime protocols.20 Nov 05:54 PM
WorldKiwi activist granted bail in RussiaOne of the two New Zealand Greenpeace protesters jailed in Russia on hooliganism charges has been told he will be released on bail.19 Nov 07:01 PM
EnvironmentAnadarko ship arrives to face flotillaA small boat is refusing to move from the site where Texan oil giant Anadarko intends to drill off the coast of Raglan, as a large drilling ship bears down upon it.19 Nov 03:32 AM
New ZealandCouncil approves exploration permitsThe Auckland Council has approved oil exploration permits off the city's West Coast in a submission to the Government.14 Nov 01:30 AM
EnergyBlow-up over oil blowout studyA Greenpeace-commissioned report shows dramatic blow-out effects of a deep-sea oil spill, but the industry says it's "science fiction".22 Oct 09:05 PM
New ZealandTV blow up 'personal animosity'Simon Bridges' "uncontrolled blowout" on TV's 'Campbell Live' while discussing deep sea oil drilling was probably due to personal animosity with the host.15 Oct 04:30 PM
CommoditiesOil prices soar over Twitter war mistakeA tweet that appeared to suggest Israel had attacked Syria sent US oil prices soaring - until traders realised the post referred to the 40th anniversary of a war.11 Oct 04:30 PM
CommoditiesSearch for oil in NZ hits top gearA report into the oil and gas sector says the "rubber's finally hitting the road" with $2.2 billion about to be spent exploring around New Zealand.01 Oct 04:30 PM
AirlinesOil spike trims forecast profit of airline sectorForecast airline profits around the world have been revised down as a result of the oil price spike stemming from the Syrian crisis.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandOil and gas exploration moves beginThe Government has kicked off moves towards oil and gas exploration across huge areas of New Zealand and the surrounding oceans by consulting with iwi and local authorities in affected areas.18 Sep 02:52 AM
EconomySlip for oil and gold productionA Government report shows oil and gold production has slipped sharply, bucking a decade-old trend in which exports from the petroleum and minerals sector have tripled.04 Sep 05:30 PM
SharesNZOG sees need to find new fieldsNew Zealand Oil & Gas says it should have been developing new oil fields by now as reserves at its producing assets dwindle.27 Aug 05:30 PM
CommoditiesWe did right thing by Pike River - NZOGNZ Oil & Gas says it's satisfied it "did the right thing" following the disaster at its subsidiary Pike River Coal, as it posts an after-tax profit of $16.7m.26 Aug 11:50 PM
CommoditiesMobil fights clean up billA petrol company says it should not have to pay clean-up costs for decades of petrochemical pollution on prime waterfront land.19 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandRise in stranded drivers as fuel bitesMore Auckland drivers are calling for help after unsuccessfully trying to squeeze the last kilometre from an empty fuel tank.06 Aug 05:30 PM
