The new energy shock: Putin, Ukraine and the global economy
The Russian invasion has led to sharp rises in worldwide energy prices.
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Liam Dann: Where Kiwis will pay the price for Putin's war
We will feel the shock of war at the petrol pump, on our investments and interest rates.
Does war show a weakness in new fuel supply plan for NZ?
Ships to bring fuel to NZ could be in short supply in a global event, claim opponents.
Refining NZ records $552m loss as demand for jet fuel plummets
Focus now shifts to import terminal from April as refinery winds down operation.
Radical new fuel import system sparks big concerns
Fears over ship congestion and fuel quality as big companies change system
Tilt sale boosts Mercury's bottom line
Mercury's first half profit has been boosted by one-offs.
Contact Energy expected to report strong earnings, amid wholesale pricing questions
Contact Energy set to report strong earnings, amid signs of more high wholesale prices.
Liam Dann: Investing to beat inflation? How about $500,000 sneakers
As inflation erodes investment returns the stupid money chase ever higher levels of risk.
Market Watch: The big correction - where has the smart money gone?
Pie Funds CEO Mike Taylor talks to Liam Dann about the share market correction.
Driverless, low-emissions tractor in development for orchards
As well as lower emissions, reduced spray drift & improved soil and tree health expected.
Deloitte Top 200 Award finalists named
The best of business in New Zealand set to be honoured in the annual Top 200 awards.
Finland's Neste eyes NZ sustainable aviation fuel market
Momentum to produce biofuel for planes is growing as climate targets loom.
Ski resorts battle against climate change
The days of skiing on natural snow may be coming to an end.
Refinery reacts to Govt's impending sustainable biofuels mandate
Millions of tons of emissions expected to be cut with new biofuels mandate.
Brokers' Picks: The hot stocks to watch in 2022
Results of the Herald's annual stock-picking game are in ... and the top picks for 2022.
What is the real cost of a switch to biofuels?
The shift to use more biofuels is forecast to raise petrol and diesel prices.
Watch: How many engineers does it take to change a turbine?
Genesis is upgrading turbines at a remote East Coast power station.
Hamish Rutherford: The truth about most 'small' electricity companies
The new name in electricity retailing is not quite what it seems.
'Good prospect' Tiwai smelter will delay closure if aluminium prices stay high - govt officials
Government confident Tiwai Point smelter will not close if aluminium prices remain high.
Tesla plus China: The formula for winning the EV race?
California carmaker gives China a leg-up in race to build better electric vehicles.
Cheaper fuel prices not guaranteed after refinery closes
Gull may enter import-only fuel terminal arrangement at Marsden Pt after three years.
Liam Dann: 'Time of cheap money is over' - brace for seven more rate hikes
With inflation and employment both too high for the Reserve Bank, more rate hikes are due.
Can nuclear power solve climate crisis?
Professor Ralph Cooney ponders five big questions about our climate future.
Miner's giant challenge: Making steel, saving the planet
NY Times: Australian billionaire betting fortune on a bid to clean up the steel industry.
Blame game: Electricity Authority finds a problem it can't fix
EA shows that if all else fails, you can always blame the aluminium smelter.
Opinion: Time to take power back from the big electricity landlords
OPINION: We need to change the way we think about power, writes Luke Nutting.
'Catastrophic' shortage of key commodity looming in weeks
Businesses and millions of jobs are on the line amid a shortage of a crucial commodity.
Shape Group executive John Gell on Shape Energy's new mobile exchanges for Chorus
The mobile exchange on wheels (meow) containers are designed to be rapidly deployed in manmade or natural disaster scenarios. Video / Shape Energy
Biden administration plans wind farms along nearly entire US coastline
New York Times: First long-term strategy to produce electricity from offshore turbines.
Fuel giant Z Energy set for $2b Aussie takeover
Owner of Z and Caltex petrol stations recommends shareholders accept Aussie takeover bid.
Mood of the Boardroom: Genesis calls for national energy strategy
Electricity is presently 84-85 per cent renewable in New Zealand.
Mood of the Boardroom: Renewables offer a cheaper solution
Alison Andrew talks about the future of the energy system.
Liam Dann: Why the OCR had to rise, despite lockdown pain
A rate hike now, as pandemic bites, is unsettling but hints at bigger problems to come.
Liam Dann: Stagflation fears stalk global economy - can NZ cope?
Used car prices are rising - it's a clear signal that the global economy is in bad shape.