Energy
World oil consumption to pass 100 million barrel milestone
The world is about to hit a point where it is burning the equivalent of 4680 Olympic-sized swimming pools of oil each day.
Power companies warn of 'flawed' national grid data
The Electricity Authority is being accused of using flawed data in its reforms for paying for the $918 million national grid costs.
Electricity authority used 'flawed data' in billion dollar bill
The Electricity Authority is being accused of using flawed data in the way it is reforming the national electricity grid. Audio
Power should last all winter
New Zealand's electricity supply for the coming winter should be safe.
Fuel price inquiry terms announced
The government's fuel price inquiry will take an "in depth look at fuel company finances" to find out whether the price at the pumps is reasonable.
Dakota pipeline protesters leave site after year-long occupation
A year-long protest against a US oil pipeline appears to be nearing its end, although some remain in defiance at a deadline to leave.
Mercury makes strong first half profit, revenue slightly weaker
Mercury has made a strong first half net profit, despite weaker revenue.
Solid energy chair would resign if Pike River re-entered
The chair of Solid Energy has said he would resign if the company was forced to re-enter an unsafe Pike River mine.
Contact Energy bounces back in first half year
Contact Energy has bounced back into profit in the first half of the year as it lowered costs in a flat energy market.
Bushfire warning as Australian temperatures soar
Vast swathes of Australia are in the grip of a heatwave, and authorities are warning of catastrophic fire conditions for the ACT, New South Wales and South Australia.
Petrol price investigation to look at profits
An investigation will look at how fair petrol and diesel prices are at the pump, Energy Minister Judith Collins says.
Solid Energy granted four month extension to seal Pike River Mine
Solid Energy has been granted another four months to seal the Pike River mine. The miners' families say the extension shows their ongoing protest is having an effect. Video, Audio
US army u-turns, grants Dakota pipeline permit
The US Army has informed Congress that it will grant permission to complete the controversial Dakota Access pipeline near tribal territory.
Labour calls on inquiry for high petrol prices
The Energy Minister Judith Collins will today speak to major oil companies and tell them of her plans to combat high petrol prices, and has already hinted at a possible inquiry. Audio
Govt may have 'hard words' for oil companies
Oil companies will find out today what action the government is intending to take over high petrol prices.
Electricity prices stable in 2016 - analysis
New analysis shows wholesale electricity prices were more stable last year than at any time on record.
Solid Energy to shut Spring Creek mine
State-owned miner Solid Energy is closing its Spring Creek coal mine near Greymouth after failing to find a buyer.
Consumers shop around as fuel inquiry considered
The government is considering launching an inquiry into growing petrol price margins - but in the mean time people are shopping around.
Removal of power pylons could boost NP suburb
Homeowners in a New Plymouth suburb hope for a spike in property prices when power pylons that once serviced a now defunct power station are finally removed.
Widening petrol price margins hurting motorists - AA
Petrol price margins are widening, sparking calls for the government to investigate whether motorists are being ripped off. Audio