Energy
Gisborne District Council settles on zero net carbon by 2030
Gisborne District Council is one step closer to its goal of reaching carbon neutrality, adopting a 2030 net-zero target at a Thursday meeting.
Pain at the pump: Why is it so expensive to fill your car with petrol?
The price of petrol has skyrocketed to more than $3 a litre across most of the motu - is it going to keep going up? Audio
Pain at the pump: Why is it so expensive to fill your car with petrol?
The price of petrol has skyrocketed to more than $3 a litre across most of the motu - is it going to keep going up?
AudioWaitomo warning about rising petrol prices 'no gimmick', company says
The Waitomo fuel company says comments it made on Friday about an imminent price rise were about being transparent with customers - and not a marketing stunt.
Waitomo warns customers fuel prices about to go up
Fuel company Waitomo has warned customers its petrol prices are about to go up from the end of the week.
Waitomo Group Managing Director Jimmy Ormsby talks to Lisa Owen.
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Energy Minister Megan Woods on NZ's fuel security
Earlier this week Nine to Noon looked at the big change on the way to how we get fuel into, and around, New Zealand. After nearly 60 years, the Marsden Point Refinery will shut down its processing… Audio
Oil prices plunge as UAE supports supply boost
The move could ease a supply crunch as the West and allies shun Russian oil.
Refining NZ ripe for investors when it transitions to Channel Infrastructure - report
The country's three major oil companies will be tempted to sell their shares in Refining NZ as it moves from processing crude to storage making it a ripe takeover target, according to Forsyth Barr…
'I don't think we've seen the end of petrol price rises' - Robertson
New Zealanders are being warned to expect fuel prices to keep climbing as long as the war in Ukraine continues. Audio
Russia warns of oil import ban as little progress made at Ukraine talks
There are growing fears of an energy war after the US pushed its allies to ban Russian oil imports due to its invasion of Ukraine.
Oil hits 13-year high as US mulls Russia crude ban
Consumers are feeling the impact of higher energy costs as fuel prices and household bills jump.
The sticky issue of closing Marsden Point amid global oil uncertainty
Big changes are coming to the way we get fuel into, and around, the country - and there are warnings about the huge implications of getting it wrong. The price of petrol is already burning a hole… Audio
Drilling campaign almost doubles Māui gas field's production - OMV
OMV says its in-fill drilling campaign at Māui A off the coast of Taranaki has almost doubled 2021 production levels, making it the country's largest gas field once more.
Final shipment of crude oil on its way to Marsden Pt refinery
The final shipment of crude oil is on its way to New Zealand - with the country's only refinery about to close.
It will arrive at Marsden Point this weekend as all future shipments will be carrying… Audio
Act casts shadow over Maari oil field deal
An energy sector lobby group says applying the Crown Minerals (Amendment) Act retrospectively to deals done years ago is 'bad public policy'.
Crown Minerals Act casts shadow over oil field deal
An energy sector lobby group says applying the 'Crown Minerals (Amendment) Act' retrospectively to deals done years ago is 'bad public policy'. The Act passed in December is casting a shadow over… Audio
Nau Mai Rā: the Māori power company helping people out of hardship
Ezra Hirawani is the co-founder of the country’s first kaupapa Māori electricity retailer Nau Mai Rā. Audio
Locals in Auckland town oppose 'monstrosity' solar farm
The proposed development has already met fierce opposition from a group of locals, who want it relocated, redesigned or downsized.
Russian invasion of Ukraine won't affect New Zealand fuel - Minister
Russia's invasion of Ukraine will not directly affect New Zealand's fuel supply, Energy Minister Megan Woods says.
Tiwai Point smelter deal contributes to dip in Meridian's first-half profit
Meridian has reported a drop in first-half profit reflecting negative changes in the value of hedge instruments as well as a drop in revenue from Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter.