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.
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The Electricity Authority is working with both companies on a 'managed resolution'.
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Matthew Hooton: NZ must mine its way out of economic ruin
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Kiwi music stars fight against gold mine plan beneath conservation land
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Businesses and individuals managed to avoid a blackout - this time.
No staff equals cheaper petrol? ComCom says yes
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Christchurch firm raising $70m for new home battery - half the price of Tesla’s Powerwall
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The Lines Company told to clean its act up
Company told to do better after 'concerning' power outages.
Vector-Amazon partnership creates smart meter tech that could be to sold to the world
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Lodestone, Eastland, fire up solar projects
The switch has been flicked on two North Island new solar power facilities.
Power bill pain: Transpower seeks higher charges to fund $4.7b grid upgrade
Much of the national electricity transmission grid was built between the 1950s and 1970s.
Dairy prices up at GDT auction this morning
Prices for several crucial exports up again at latest auction.
Catalytic converter theft sparked huge car business fire
An investigation has outlined the damage and cause of a devastating car yard fire.
Has the tide turned? Dairy prices partially rebound at auction
Prices for crucial exports staged a partial rebound at this morning's big auction.
Faltering Chinese economy hits NZ red meat exports
Annual red meat exports dropped 24 per cent in July.
Economists revise their forecasts after dairy price slump
A 'bloodbath' was expected at the Global Dairy Trade auction - and it delivered.
Jarden Brief: Chip wars and oil price intrigue
Machinations in motion to manipulate oil price.
Scott Tech’s ownership structure up for review
Robot specialist wants to keep building links with meat processers and miners.
Europe bans Russian diesel, other oil products over Ukraine
The aim: hurt Moscow’s finances while avoiding a price spike. But will it work?
CO2 shortage puts food producers, exporters at risk, National says
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Christopher Niesche: Irony and steel as race to curb emissions has a tariff twist
Green tariff for swathe of goods including cement, electricty and others.
Govt open to continuing to allow onshore oil and gas exploration
Govt defers decision-making on future of oil and gas exploration until after the election.
No OPEC+ oil shakeup as Russian price cap stirs uncertainty
Mystery in how much Russian oil sanctions measures could take off the global market.
A secret, failed oil deal: How the US-Saudi relationship ruptured
New York Times: US officials had a secret oil deal with the Saudis. Or so they thought.
More pain at the pump: Oil turmoil expected to hit Kiwi households
Damage expected in coming months as petrol companies pass on price hikes.
What the heck's happening with oil prices?
Geopolitics, the economy, and unforeseen events will decide if the relief will last.
Opinion: Seabed mining ban could deny unparalleled economic opportunity
Environmentally low-impact metal recovery operation will help meet demand.
Email bomb-Shell: Senior consultant quits oil giant
Damning email sent to 1000 Shell employees including CEO Ben van Beurden.
Details revealed of mining company's tunnels under conservation land
OceanaGold is relying on mining under conservation land between Waihi and Whangamata.
NZOG plans $25m rights issue, eyes ASX primary listing
NZOG plans a $25 million rights issue and to make ASX its primary listing.