Commodities news
Why filling the petrol tank is about to get cheaper for Kiwis
Slower global growth is suppressing oil prices which should flow to the local pump prices.
Inside Economics: Why is the housing recovery taking so long? And what’s shrinking NZ’s current account deficit?
Is falling migration stalling the house price recovery?
Liam Dann: The Trump bump boosts our KiwiSaver ... but a big market showdown looms
OPINION: Beating political opponents is one thing. Now Trump faces a more powerful foe.
Inside Economics: Trump or Harris – what will the fallout for NZ look like?
OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deep dive into the week's economic news.
China's protein consumption has changed – Rabobank
Rabobank says protein exporters need to adapt to changing consumer trends in China.
Winter price spike: Big power users had options, EA says
High power prices have been blamed for the closure of several mills.
Nuclear energy stocks hit record highs on surging demand from AI
Financial Times: Amazon and Google deals to deploy reactors in sector’s revitalisation.
Genesis Energy pares back retail arm
Genesis Energy is paring back jobs in its retail arm.
Diplomat says Russian attacks on ships, Ukraine farmers show need for NZ support
Machinations around oil and shipping as Ukraine faces tough winter.
Patrick Phelps: A Green Party politician and a mining industry stooge walk out of a bar
OPINION: Those picking Remuera over Reefton, Wadestown over Westport shouldn't lecture.
Huia Burt replaces Luke Blincoe at Electric Kiwi
Electric Kiwi chief executive Luke Blincoe has stepped down, effective immediately.
Coal, gas data shows NZ 'lurching from crisis to crisis'
Figures show NZ relied heavily on coal and gas-driven power generation from April to June.
Transpower gives green light for generators to use more water
Consumers could be paid to use less power if the situation deteriorates.
Methanex pressured to fill key government gas contract in the midst of supply squeeze
The Government's last-minute gas contract is another sign of deep trouble in the market.
Methanex shutters operations to keep NZ's lights on – and make money
Gas deal means all the units at Huntly can operate.
Electricity regulator steps in as Prime Energy defaults on payment to Manawa
The Electricity Authority is working with both companies on a 'managed resolution'.
NZ's stretched power sector is facing big challenges, Electricity Authority warns
Wholesale electricity prices have risen sharply in the past month.
Matthew Hooton: NZ must mine its way out of economic ruin
OPINION: New Zealand has put itself on a path to bankruptcy since 2008.
How electric car batteries might aid the grid (and win over drivers)
New York Times: New technology could turn those pricey devices into an asset.