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Govt names oil and gas bid winners
The government's second round of tenders for oil and gas exploration blocks has yielded 10 new exploration licences, including two in the previously unexplored Pegasus Basin.
Concerns, but fracking escapes ban
Fracking has escaped the threat of a ban in New Zealand for now, but the days of industry self-regulation could be numbered after a report found large holes in oversight of unconventional mining by energy companies.
Rise in fracking unlikely - industry
Oil and gas industry groups say they are not expecting a surge in fracking even though the process has been given a qualified tick by the government's environmental monitor.
Legal bid based on 'misconception'
The Maori Council's legal bid to block the Government's asset sales programme is based on a "misconception" about the Cabinet's role in advancing the plan, Crown lawyers argued in court yesterday.
Key: Do fracking properly
Fracking should not be banned in NZ, a report says. PM John Key said if NZ uses the procedure, it must use 'world class standards.'
Solid Energy chief's $1.1m pay packet
Solid Energy chief executive Don Elder received $1.1 million for the year to June 30 - the same year Solid Energy lost $40m and axed a quarter of its staff.
Fracking rules likely to be tightened
Environment commissioner not expected to call for moratorium opponents want on gas extraction technique.
New water bills lead to 765 complaints
Watercare Services has received 765 complaints since radical changes on July 1 to the way Aucklanders pay for water.
Kyoto move 'embarrassing'
As Australia is renewing its commitment to the Kyoto Protocol, New Zealand has backed off, leaving Greenpeace to label the move embarrassing.
Mining standards 'dumbed down'
Solid Energy is largely to blame for the "dumbing down'' of mining industry standards that allowed the Pike River disaster to happen, MP Damien O'Connor says.
Major spending cut for Tiwai Point
NZ Aluminium Smelters has today announced a $70m spending cut for the Tiwai Point plant in Bluff.
Weather and economy weigh on power sector
Dry weather and a sluggish economy are the biggest challenges for New Zealand's electricity companies right now.
Axe falls on Spring Creek
The axe suspended for two months over Greymouth's Spring Creek Mine finally fell today, amputating more than 200 jobs.
Brian Fallow: Emissions scheme on a stretcher
The Government is set to put the emissions trading scheme into an induced coma - not dead, but not able to accomplish much, writes Brian Fallow.