New ZealandProtesters warned to stay clear or face jailProtesters near the East Cape have been told not to get too close to oil survey ships, while Maori Party MP Te Ururoa Flavell has compared the deployment of navy personnel to the Libyan situation.12 Apr 04:12 AM
OpinionSusan Easton: Worried about petrol? Join the queueThe pressure on ruling powers to hand out more goodies to the people will ultimately have to be paid for. 11 Apr 05:30 PM
EconomyOil giant should be free to carry out seismic work - KeyPrime Minister John Key said this afternoon that the Government was considering providing naval protection to Brazilian company Petrobras so it can carry out its oil exploration work off East Cape.11 Apr 05:31 AM
OpinionEditorial: Drilling for NZ oil a risk worth takingBusiness magnate Owen Glenn spoke perceptively last week of how New Zealand was living beyond its means and had to decide how it was going to pay its way.10 Apr 05:29 PM
New ZealandOil prospector to follow DOC guidelines - ministerThe Government says Petrobras is following DOC guidelines to minimise the disturbance to marine mammals while it looks for oil off the East Cape. 28 Mar 05:14 AM
New ZealandFlotilla to protest deep sea oil explorationA flotilla of boats will leave from Auckland this afternoon on a mission to show solidarity with an East Coast iwi.26 Mar 09:01 PM
OpinionMark Lister: How to cut the risks from higher oil pricesMiddle East tension poses a threat to the delicate global recovery.11 Mar 04:30 PM
CommoditiesUntapped potential is hugeIn the high-stakes game of oil exploration New Zealand is frontier country.11 Mar 04:30 PM
Freight and logisticsPetrol prices near record highsPetrol prices have risen sharply overnight, nearing record highs.07 Mar 07:47 PM
Freight and logisticsOil price will keep going up, says AAMotorists face more increases in the price of petrol, which is likely to reach a new high, the Automobile Association is warning.06 Mar 04:30 PM
BDBDCompaniesGold hits record price overnightGold hit a record high on world markets overnight, but equities fell as investors worried about the impact on consumer spending and corporate profits of high oil prices.02 Mar 07:15 PM
New ZealandChristchurch spared from petrol risePetrol and diesel prices are on the up - but not in Christchurch.01 Mar 05:42 AM
CommoditiesPetrol price rise to hit quake-ravaged ChristchurchA substantial petrol price rise is expected to increase the cost of living for earthquake-hit Christchurch residents in the coming days.25 Feb 01:44 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Fight for freedom fuels oil threatThe bloody events in Libya have sent oil prices climbing and share prices falling. It could be the harbinger of worse to come.23 Feb 04:30 PM
