Liam Dann: Why oil crashed ... and why petrol prices haven't
Last week's oil crash was a history-making twist in a time of already epic events.
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National electricity demand has fallen about 15 per cent since the lock-down began.
Scammers exploit pandemic, businesses warned to be vigilant
Mercury reveals an easy way to catch out the scammers.
Power bill cuts for Napier, Hastings, Rotorua and Taupō
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Liam Dann: How big is this global economic shock? How long will recovery take?
The word "unprecedented" isn't strong enough, writes Liam Dann.
Liam Dann: Why supermarkets aren't the scariest markets right now
Food supply is causing unnecessary panic but credit markets are a more serious concern.
Analysis: Only way is down for petrol as oil slump deepens
Crude oil prices have slumped again as Saudis dig in for showdown with Russia.
Let the sunshine in: School roof collects rays with new solar panels
Locals use rent-to-buy scheme to harness power in a more sustainable way.
Liam Dann: Coronavirus crash exposes ugly politics of oil
Saudi Arabian politics may have collided with coronavirus shock to form a perfect storm.
Liam Dann: Oil crash could be coronavirus GFC moment
A high stakes showdown between Russia and Saudi Arabia has rattled already weak markets
'Going into full price war': Oil plunges, fuel prices to follow
Oil prices have crashed further after Opec and Russia failed to reach a deal on supply
Anger over pair who scaled oil rig at sea - but who helped them?
Health and safety breaches serious, says business group.
Dry weather drags Mercury net profit down $21 million
The company also cut its operating forecast for 2020 by $10m.
Vector profit slips, brakes put on dividend growth
The company says new regulatory settings will hinder further investment.
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Heavy duty 'fun': Huge wind turbine parts unloaded
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Trustpower slashes earnings guidance by $20m
Lower prices and a reduction in expected generation have hit the business.
Mercury Energy set to poke gas-guzzling bear of middle NZ
A new ad campaign is likely to catch the attention of the nation's car lovers.
Contact earnings fall $57m from last year
Tight gas supplies and reduced sales volumes hit the energy company.
Conservation Comment: Climate change is real
The pursuit of growth, always growth, by corporations and the wealthy must stop.
Auckland power outage: 'Businesses will have lost thousands'
It's still unclear what caused the power cuts in the city.
Clean, green, lean: What would an NZ bioeconomy look like?
Shifting to a "bioeconomy" could transform our sectors and make NZ more sustainable. How?
Auckland gas company uses GPS to trace stolen cylinders
Homes and commercial premise left without hot water for days.
Heavy industry urges rethink on emission credit tool
Heavy industry wants Govt to rethink its approach to carbon credits.
Consumer NZ: How to get best power, broadband deals
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Troubled oil company Tamarind in liquidation
PWC was appointed minutes before a crunch meeting with creditors.
Electric cars can now recharge in Foxton
No need for range anxiety for EV owners with charging stations along SH1 every 75km.
Warning: Why electricity prices could increase
Analyst warns gas supply problems could hit industry and push up energy prices.
Petrol prices: Z 'would go broke' if prices dropped by 18c across NZ
Petrol company boss and analyst say uncertainty has been removed.
Petrol prices: Govt's plan to break market stranglehold
Government warns big fuel companies the industry is in line for a big shakeup
New Zealand shares snap five days of gains
NZX one of few Asian indices to fall as China releases positive manufacturing data.
'Disaster' day after power cut shuts shops and causes chaos
Northland left counting the cost of a mystery power outage.