Energy
PM considering Pike families' request for meeting
Bernie Monk, father of one of the men who died in the Pike River, responds to the Prime Minister's comments that he will consider the families' request to meet. Audio
Miner's friend says Pike River victims' families won't give up
The families of Pike River victims have met with Solid Energy in a final attempt to stop the company sealing the mine permanently - but the company plans to press on with the seal. Video, Audio
Solid Energy won't change position on sealing Pike River mine
Checkpoint has asked repeatedly to talk to Solid Energy CEO Tony King. Today, he told Checkpoint the company has not changed its position on sealing the mine. Video, Audio
Victim's father says Pike River families won't give up
The families of the men who died in the Pike River mine were told by Solid Energy today that it will seal the mine, without question. The father of one of the 29 men, Bernie Monk, reacts. Video, Audio
Maari oilfield shut down after crack found in platform
The offshore Maari oilfield in Taranaki has been shut down and staff evacuated after a 1.4m crack ws found in the production platform.
Hurunui still faces a major clean-up, rebuild
Huruni district council's chief executive says good progress being made in restoring services and looking after residents in the wake of Monday's big earthquake, though many are still without power. Audio
Genesis buys out NZ Oil and Gas Kupe field stake
The country's biggest retail power company Genesis Energy has increased its stake in the Kupe oil and gas field.
Auckland Council no longer open to oil search
Greenpeace has welcomed Auckland Council's new stance against further oil exploration off the North Island's west coast.
Trustpower profit falls amid demeger costs
Energy company Trustpower has reported a lower half-year profit because of costs related to its demerger.
Lines fault cuts power around Lyttelton
Power to 1600 homes in and around Lyttelton has been out since about 3am, and may not be fixed until 8pm.
Bioenergy sector concedes heat still left in coal industry
Bioenergy industry players have conceded that a revived coal industry will continue to provide energy for industry for years to come.
Wood industry groups reluctantly acknowlege coal revival
In the wake of a Bathurst Resources-led consortium buying out collapsed Solid Energy's main coal mines, those advocating for cleaner, greener fuel sources acknowledge that, medium term, the chainsaw… Audio
Mine expansion threat to rare lizards - DOC
A proposed expansion of the country's biggest goldmine would kill thousands of protected lizards, DOC says.
Call to oppose oil drilling off Canty coast
The Christchurch City Council has voted in favour of making a submission opposing the opening up of large parts of the ocean off the Canterbury coast to deep sea oil drilling.
Power company to spend $30m on pole replacement
Aurora Energy will spend $30 million on replacing rotten power poles, but a linesman's widow says it is 'unbelievable' they are so far behind. Video
Stockton mine sale welcomed as new start needed for Westport
The sale of Solid Energy's Stockton mine in Westport is being hailed by the region's leaders as a new start carrying the hope of new jobs. Video, Audio
Oil and gas royalties plummet
Earnings from oil and gas royalties have fallen again, according to the Ministry for Business Innovation and Employment's annual report.
Superannuation fund's pledge to invest less in fossil fuels dubbed "tokenistic"
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund's pledge to invest less money in fossil fuels, and more in clean energy, is being described as a token gesture that doesn't go far enough. Audio
Power restored to thousands in Christchurch
Electricity has been restored to almost all of the thousands of Christchurch homes and businesses that were hit by a power cut this evening.
Statoil to stop looking for oil in Reinga Basin
Norwegian-based oil company Statoil has told New Zealand's government it will stop looking for oil and gas in the Reinga Basin.
