EnergyBlow-up over oil blowout studyA Greenpeace-commissioned report shows dramatic blow-out effects of a deep-sea oil spill, but the industry says it's "science fiction".22 Oct 09:05 PM
New ZealandTV blow up 'personal animosity'Simon Bridges' "uncontrolled blowout" on TV's 'Campbell Live' while discussing deep sea oil drilling was probably due to personal animosity with the host.15 Oct 04:30 PM
CommoditiesOil prices soar over Twitter war mistakeA tweet that appeared to suggest Israel had attacked Syria sent US oil prices soaring - until traders realised the post referred to the 40th anniversary of a war.11 Oct 04:30 PM
CommoditiesSearch for oil in NZ hits top gearA report into the oil and gas sector says the "rubber's finally hitting the road" with $2.2 billion about to be spent exploring around New Zealand.01 Oct 04:30 PM
AirlinesOil spike trims forecast profit of airline sectorForecast airline profits around the world have been revised down as a result of the oil price spike stemming from the Syrian crisis.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandOil and gas exploration moves beginThe Government has kicked off moves towards oil and gas exploration across huge areas of New Zealand and the surrounding oceans by consulting with iwi and local authorities in affected areas.18 Sep 02:52 AM
EconomySlip for oil and gold productionA Government report shows oil and gold production has slipped sharply, bucking a decade-old trend in which exports from the petroleum and minerals sector have tripled.04 Sep 05:30 PM
SharesNZOG sees need to find new fieldsNew Zealand Oil & Gas says it should have been developing new oil fields by now as reserves at its producing assets dwindle.27 Aug 05:30 PM
CommoditiesWe did right thing by Pike River - NZOGNZ Oil & Gas says it's satisfied it "did the right thing" following the disaster at its subsidiary Pike River Coal, as it posts an after-tax profit of $16.7m.26 Aug 11:50 PM
CommoditiesMobil fights clean up billA petrol company says it should not have to pay clean-up costs for decades of petrochemical pollution on prime waterfront land.19 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandRise in stranded drivers as fuel bitesMore Auckland drivers are calling for help after unsuccessfully trying to squeeze the last kilometre from an empty fuel tank.06 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandAucklanders worst at running out of fuelDespite modern vehicles being more fuel efficient, drivers still run out of gas and Aucklanders are the worst offenders, the Automobile Association says.06 Aug 01:29 AM
WorldFrackers beat protestersOil drilling began yesterday in Balcombe, West Sussex, where anti-fracking campaigners have been protesting for 10 days.03 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionWayne Cartwright : Energy exploration debate missing the pointRising oil and gas prices will make solar, wind and tidal energy, some types of biofuels, and even nuclear generation more attractive, writes Wayne Cartwright.30 Jul 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Pants on fire' minister'I've always wanted my name in lights in the big city.' Minister Simon Bridges laughs off a Greenpeace billboard accusing him of misleading Parliament.16 Jul 07:40 PM
New ZealandDrivers furious at 'ridiculous' fuel costsDrivers across Auckland today voiced their contempt for "ridiculous" rising fuel costs.12 Jul 03:21 AM
New ZealandPetrol prices reach new record highHikes in fuel prices have forced the cost of petrol to a record high - with two large chains upping the cost of 91-octane to $2.27 per litre today.11 Jul 07:21 AM
OpinionFrank Duffield: Compelling reasons to search for untapped resourcesHerein lies the opportunity for NZ, writes Frank Duffield. Its resource base is largely underexplored, and world-scale natural gas discoveries are quite possible.07 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandFuel price at all time highPetrol prices are equalling a record high at 222.9c a litre for 91-octane at non-discounting service stations, after 'unjustified' price rises by the main oil companies.04 Jul 03:46 AM
OpinionSam Judd: No time for NimbyismSam Judd presents a scathing case against the "Not In My Back Yard" phenomenon, which causes inequality, exploitation of developing countries and horrific environmental destruction.02 Jul 09:41 PM
New Zealand3c a litre tax hike pushes petrol upMotorists face petrol price rises today, after a 3c-a-litre government excise tax increase.30 Jun 05:30 PM
CommoditiesPetrol price set to riseMotorists will face petrol price rises tomorrow, with a three cents a litre government tax increase, pushing total tax on petrol to about 42.7 per cent of the pump price.30 Jun 04:26 AM
EmploymentEmployee shake up at MobilMobil plans to replace its own staff with up to 70 contract agents in a major shakeup at the country's oldest oil company.20 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandA watered down modelMining on conservation land, deep-sea oil drilling, subdivisions on unspoilt coastline, cranes in suburbia - they bring protests on the streets and rouse neighbours from their burrows.31 May 05:30 PM
CommoditiesOil firm boss to blame for loss of trust, says judgeGreymouth Petroleum director Jim Sturgess must take primary responsibility for the "destruction of trust" between himself and two other board members at the oil and gas company.27 May 05:30 PM
EnergyShell applies squeeze in gas huntShell says its campaign to squeeze untapped gas from the Maui field is meeting expectations as it casts it net to far flung parts of New Zealand's exclusive economic zone.19 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandStars get behind Kiwi BidKiwi sports stars have thrown their support behind a new campaign to protect what they say is a major threat to New Zealand beaches.19 May 02:25 AM
OpinionSam Judd: Genetic modification to the rescue?Sam Judd takes a look at the good side of genetic modification and how breakthroughs in a highly-criticised area of science could help the environment.05 May 08:14 PM
New ZealandNZ v the world: How we rate on pricesIs NZ really an expensive place to live? Overall the answer is yes, according to a global price survey. But as Amelia Wade finds in a checklist of 24 items, it all depends on what you're buying.03 May 05:30 PM
