Energy
What next for disused oil wells?
The government is wrestling with the conundrum of what do with oil rigs when the reservoir beneath them runs dry.
Govt hopes for more oil and gas exploration
The Minister of Energy and Resources Minister says she hopes for more oil and gas exploration this year.
$800m government bill for dismantling oil rigs
At least $800 million of government money will be spent decommissioning privately-owned offshore oil rigs over the next 25 years.
BP cutting stake in Refining NZ
The biggest shareholder in the Marsden Point oil refinery company plans to sell part of its stake.
NZ unable to help Australia with latest energy crisis
Australia's "worst fears are being realised" when it comes to gas supply, and NZ is unlikely to be able to help out with the latest power crisis across the Tasman.
Training being boosted to avert crashes caused by fuel problems
The Civil Aviation Authority wants to make pilots more aware of the dangers caused by fuel problems - this week it's beginning a series of 32 safety seminars nationwide. Official figures show forty… Audio
Energy Mad seems close to being sold
Struggling light bulb company Energy Mad is up for sale, and a deal might be close.
Health benefits of insulation massive - study
The benefit to cost ratio of insulating New Zealand's cold, unhealthy housing stock has been put at a startling 6 to 1 for the nation's most vulnerable. So if the evidence for insulating sick homes is… Audio
Should heating your house be on prescription?
Energy affordability is a significant problem in New Zealand, with many kiwi households finding it difficult to pay expensive heating bills and keep their homes warm and healthy. So exactly how much… Audio
Oil, gas companies launch publicity blitz, seek industry reform
For years, the oil and gas industry has been criticised by environmental activists who argue New Zealand should stop searching for new fossil fuels and wean itself off the fossil fuels that it already… Audio
Power out to nearly 2000 homes north of Auckland
Nearly 2000 homes are without power in areas north of Auckland.
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.
