Energy
Aviation fuel tanker to hit road for Auckland
The first of a fleet of tankers will hit the road today to transport jet fuel to Auckland Airport, as airlines say the worst of the disruption is over. Audio
Airlines not obligated to compensate passengers over pipeline
Air New Zealand and Jetstar have both been rescheduled passengers but unless they booked their travel insurance before last Sunday, they won't be covered for any extra costs. Audio
Two families evacuated as work continues on pipeline
More than 100 people are now working around the clock at a soggy Ruakaka farm site to fix the broken fuel pipe that's affected thousands of airline passengers flying in and out of Auckland. Audio
It could be weeks before the damaged fuel pipeline is fixed
It could be weeks before the damaged fuel pipeline between Marsden Point and Auckland is at full capacity - and its still not known whether jet fuel will be trucked into Auckland. Audio
Refining NZ CEO defends testing of ruptured pipeline
Refining New Zealand CEO Sjoerd Post says the last time the pipeline carrying fuel to Auckland was tested was in 2014. The pipe ruptured last week, affecting thousands of airline passengers. Audio
Businesses fear NZ's reputation tarnished by fuel crisis
New Zealand's international reputation has been damaged and much of the disruption could have been avoided, the Auckland Chamber of Commerce says. Audio
Petrol Pipeline: report warned of risk
As the jet fuel crisis, now in its fifth day, continues to disrupt thousands of air travellers - questions are being asked about the country's resilience in the event of fuel shortages. Energy… Audio
New Zealand's ever expanding houses
Since the 1950s homes in New Zealand have been getting bigger and bigger, a family home has almost doubled. A researcher says we're building bigger but not better. Audio
Warning gas will run out soon met with scorn by industry
The plumbing and gas fitting industry is pouring scorn on claims that gas will run out soon in New Zealand.
Night's Science - Geoff Hunt - Engineering
Engineer Geoff Hunt joins Bryan to talk about engineering New Zealand's Electricity network for the future. Audio
Bionic leaf 'game-changer' in renewable tech
A bionic leaf which turns sunlight into liquid fuel has been developed by scientists in the US. Video, Audio
NZ oil drilling cut back as low global prices bite
The amount of money New Zealand spends on drilling for oil has dropped by more than 90 percent in just two years, due to low international prices.
Electric vehicle numbers soar in New Zealand
As the global population gradually shifts towards electric vehicles, when will we finally reach the tipping point? A record 331 EVs were registered in New Zealand in August - the highest in a single… Audio
Solid Energy sells off last of its significant assets
The last significant assets of collapsed state coal miner Solid Energy formally went into private ownership today.
New Zealand Oil & Gas back in the black
The New Zealand Oil & Gas company, which an Australian company is aiming to take over, has stormed back into profit on the proceeds of an asset sale.
Electrifying the vintage VW Beetle
With the sun setting on the humble VW Beetle, Carl Penwarden has been on a mission to bring the bug into the electric era. Video, Audio, Gallery
Tiwai Point smelter's chances looking better - Meridian
The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter looks likely to stay open, according to the company most closely associated with its daily operations.
ACT leader's NZ First f-bomb
ACT leader David Seymour swore at New Zealand First candidate Richard Prosser today and went on to criticise his weight.
Dry weather boosts Mercury, hurts Genesis
The dry weather that caused headaches for energy planners this winter has had a big impact on company profitability.
Global coal production continues decline
Global coal production fell last year by a bigger margin than in any year since records began in 1971, according to new OECD figures.