Ardern's Orwellian move to ban exploration
COMMENT: Papers reveal the real reason behind decision.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromOil & Gas
Soper: Oil and gas industry shouldn't have been kept in dark
COMMENT: Doing business with this Government is all about reading the beat of the drum.
Govt axed oil exploration after minimal analysis
Reports suggest oil industry research firms may take legal action against the government.
Relief on the cards for motorists as Saudi Arabia changes strategy
The world's largest oil exporter will be ending its quest to push up oil prices.
Fuel company to slash 12c a litre off petrol prices today
One of NZ's smallest fuel providers is slashing 12 cents a litre off fuel for 32 hours.
Phil O'Reilly: Government needs to show business a plan
COMMENT: Govt needs a framework which addresses economic concerns, writes Phil O'Reilly.
Brace yourself for petrol at $3 a litre
An inquiry into pricing might be a good thing - but petrol prices are only one way.
Trump's treacherous economic moment
COMMENT: The world crude market is tightening and North America has run into a crunch.
Comment: Oil jumps as Trump labels Iran deal 'insane'
US must focus on the big picture before imposing sanctions.
Russel Norman admits obstructing oil ship
Greenpeace head Russel Norman pleads guilty to obstructing oil survey ship. / Greg Bowker
Russel Norman admits obstructing oil ship
The former Green Party co-leader swam in front of the ship as it searched for oil off NZ.
Surging crude price risks major oil shock
Opec efforts to push price towards US$100 and geopolitical flashpoints risk perfect storm.
Pipeline failure cuts NZ Refining profit by $8.2m
Refinery spent $6m repairing the pipeline, which failed on farmland near Ruakaka.
No need to give up on gas, minister says
Latest figures show as little as 7 years' gas reserves left in NZ.
Saudi Arabia's desire for $100 oil a high-risk gamble
A return to boom and bust cycles bad for producers and consumers.
Fallow: Labour's oil ban a pointless, self-righteous policy
Move will be costly and do nothing for the climate.
Rachel Stewart: The sun has already set on oil
COMMENT: Industry anger with Govt baseless given global shift away from fossil fuels.
O'Sullivan: Ardern's oil ban short-sighted
COMMENT: Announcement clearly timed to build up her international reputation.
Nicola Patrick: The dinosaurs are gone ... and soon their fossils will be, too
The PM said: 'It's not where the future lies." I didn't know the future was so close.
Russian stranglehold on Europe's gas supplies exposed
Gazprom has been acting as an enforcement arm of Russian foreign policy.
Soper: Oil exploration banning done the wrong way
COMMENT: There should have been consultation rather than the sledge hammer approach.
Gas will keep flowing, Labour reassures householders
NZ still has enough natural gas for 10 years or more, the Govt says.
Oil boss says the 'you're not welcome sign' is up
Business leaders say the ban sends a bad signal to potential international investors.
Investors run for cover amid fear of US-Russia conflict
Oil at highest price for three years as investors snap up gold, yen and government bonds.
National will reverse oil ban - Bridges
Govt's ban on new oil exploration is a "wrecking ball" for regional NZ, National says.
Oil and gas industry head: 'This will hurt mums and dads' at the fuel pump
He also called on Govt to take a global view on climate change.
NZ govt ends new offshore oil and gas exploration
The Govt will issue no new exploration permits for offshore oil.
PM bans new offshore oil, gas exploration: 11,000 jobs 'at risk'
Simon Bridges describes Ardern as "reckless", but environmental groups hail the decision.
Watch: Protests at oil industry conference in Wellington
Hundreds of people are standing outside access points to TSB Bank Arena to stop delegates getting in.
NZ govt planning 'long transition' away from fossil fuel: Minister to Big Oil
Govt said it does not want to rip the rug out from under businesses.
Oil and gas chiefs meet as Govt reviews their sector
A leading analyst says he's hasn't known such uncertainty around the oil and gas sector.
Watch: PM Jacinda Ardern on fossil fuels
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has given the strongest signal yet that the days of oil and gas exploration in New Zealand are numbered.
Ardern on fossil fuels: The world's moved on
Government ministers says there must be a "just transition" away from fossil fuels.
Audrey Young: Ardern will have to oil the wheels
COMMENT: It may not happen overnight but it will happen, writes Audrey Young.