New ZealandOil spill off the Taranaki coastVigorous seas are reducing the chance of tar balls washing ashore after a split pipe at an offshore platform caused 250 litres of oil to spill into the sea.23 Feb 02:16 AM
OpinionGrant BradleyGrant Bradley: Cheap fuel prices a mixed blessingLower oil prices mean the less efficient carriers with older aircraft than Air New Zealand are back in the game, writes Grant Bradley.22 Feb 06:20 PM
CompaniesMoscow gets junk rating by Moody'sJust over one month since its last downgrade of Moscow's credit rating, Moody's said Russia "is expected to experience a deep recession in 2015 and a contraction in 2016".22 Feb 04:00 PM
RetailGovt warns petrol firms over pricingEnergy Minister Simon Bridges says big petrol retailers are "on notice" after they maintained large profit margins while the price of oil was falling sharply late last year.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTiny tax rise at pump on the cardsOil companies may pass on a new tax at the petrol pump even though it is likely to be a barely perceptible fraction of a cent.18 Feb 04:00 PM
CommoditiesNZOG searches out fresh assetsNew Zealand Oil & Gas is looking at other acquisition opportunities as its on-market takeover offer for Cue Energy Resources struggles for traction.18 Feb 04:00 PM
EmploymentCanada's curious case of job securityJob security in Canada remains at elevated levels despite energy companies and retailers firing workers.18 Feb 01:30 AM
BDBDEnergyNZOG takes hit on falling oil priceNew Zealand Oil & Gas, the exploration company, turned in a loss in its first half after the global drop in oil prices.17 Feb 09:10 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: It's just crude guessworkEnjoy low oil prices while they last, though how long that will be is anyone's guess, writes Brian Fallow.12 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDEnergyNZOG mounts full bid for CueNew Zealand Oil & Gas is fulfilling analysts' predictions that falling oil prices would prompt mergers and acquisitions by mounting a full takeover bid for Cue Energy, just two months after....12 Feb 04:00 PM
EnergyOil's surge in volatility just what traders wantThe CBOE Crude Oil Volatility Index climbed to 63.14 on February 5, the highest level in almost six years.11 Feb 01:45 AM
CompaniesHealthy jobs report helps lift oil pricesOil prices have made strong gains for a second day, helped by a surprisingly robust jobs report in the United States, the world's largest crude consumer.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDolphin sanctuary on lineAuckland councillors have been bombarded with more than 200,000 emails urging them to oppose the latest proposed oil exploration plan.04 Feb 04:00 PM
CommoditiesGreymouth stoush back in courtOil and gas company Greymouth Petroleum Holdings wants more than $830,000 in damages from a former director who was ordered by the High Court to sell his stake in his firm.03 Feb 04:00 PM
CommoditiesOil slips below US$44 brieflyOil prices closed higher after a volatile session that saw the New York price drop below US$44 a barrel for the first time since March 2009.30 Jan 09:15 PM
Banking and financeKeep cash rate on hold - shadow boardNZIER's monetary policy shadow board believes the Reserve Bank should leave the official cash rate on hold at 3.5 per cent tomorrow but that the next best option would be a cut.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarning not to store fuel at homePeople making the most of low petrol prices have been filling up containers, causing Z Energy to issue a warning about the risks of storing fuel at home.27 Jan 06:32 AM
Banking and financeOCR rise melts away into distant futureThe prospect of further rises in the Reserve Bank's official cash rate has disappeared over the horizon.26 Jan 04:00 PM
InvestmentSuper Fund happy with oil holdingsThe New Zealand Superannuation Fund says it remains comfortable with its investment in the US oil and gas industry.20 Jan 04:00 PM
EnergyOil futures rally after price slumpOil bulls finally caught a break as prices capped their first weekly advance since November.19 Jan 04:00 PM
EnergyOil gains as drilling slows in USOil advanced after the International Energy Agency lowered forecasts for supplies from outside Opec and an industry report showed US companies had reduced drilling activity.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOil price drop slow to flow onOil prices have fallen dramatically. But it could take months for falling fuel prices - which feed into economic activity - to benefit consumers.17 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandFuel freefall: some still feel pinchThe price of petrol keeps plunging but the savings are yet to ignite discounts for consumers elsewhere in the economy.14 Jan 04:00 PM
CommoditiesOil explorers pull back on drilling plansPlunging oil prices have forced explorers to scale back plans in New Zealand, some have had to restructure and there could be a sharp decline in capital spending in a sector the Government has backed....13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPetrol prices continue to plummetPetrol prices have fallen again today, with 91 Octane up to four cents cheaper at major retailers than it was yesterday.13 Jan 01:28 AM
CommoditiesAussie gas industry set for a big yearAustralia's coal seam gas extraction industry is set for a bumper year in 2015, but the petroleum exploration sector isn't.12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore petrol discounts to comePetrol prices fell again today and more discounts are expected in days ahead.12 Jan 07:00 AM
AirlinesCall to cut airfares as fuel price dropsAirfares should fall to reflect plummeting oil and jet fuel prices but airlines are stalling when it comes to delivering cheaper fares, consumer advocates say.08 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Increase in oil margins needs explainingIt has become standard for tough questions to be asked of oil companies when the price of petrol rises or falls dramatically.07 Jan 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateGlobal markets feeling oil slumpExceptionally low oil prices have thrown world financial markets a curve ball by driving bond yields sharply lower and undermining share prices.06 Jan 04:00 PM
EnergyPetrol plunge: should price be lower?Kiwis should have more disposable cash as petrol prices fall around the country, but consumer groups say the amount we fork out at the pumps should be lower still.06 Jan 04:00 PM
