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
EconomyOil drilling plan comes with warningNew Zealand is about to open huge tracts of its offshore territory.29 Apr 05:30 PM
AgribusinessMore oil and gas prospects opened upThe Government is opening up more of the Taranaki, the East Coast , Northland Canterbury and Great South Basins to oil and gas explorers.29 Apr 02:40 AM
AgribusinessKey: rules should keep oil cowboys outPrime Minister John Key says he is confident safety and environment rules being brought in to cover oil and gas exploration will keep out "cowboy "operators.28 Apr 10:45 PM
New ZealandGull's price falls below $1.95The price of petrol has dropped below $1.95 a litre - the cheapest it's been for more than two years.26 Apr 05:30 PM
Energy$1.7m bill for oil protest on high seasA protest which halted a mining giant's oil exploration on NZ's high seas and prompted a controversial law change cost taxpayers nearly $1.7 million, documents show.23 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldBP oil spill a disaster without end for wildlifeHundreds of beached dolphin carcasses, shrimp with no eyes, contaminated fish, ancient corals caked in oil and some seriously unwell people are among the legacies that scientists are still uncovering in the wake of BP's Deepwater Horizon spill in the US.19 Apr 05:30 PM
CommoditiesWoodside targets BurmaWoodside Petroleum is confident of meeting its full-year targets as it posts a sharp jump in quarterly production and starts exploration work in Burma.18 Apr 05:30 PM
EmploymentDrilling boss made it on talentHoani Murray is an oil-rig boss, with weighty responsibilities and a generous salary.09 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandOz projects fuel demand for workersAustralian oil and gas projects are creating an increasing need for skilled labour, says the managing director of the Resource Channel, Jody Elliott.15 Mar 04:30 PM
