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Shell Dutch Oil told to cut emissions by 40 percent
In a landmark decision, Royal Dutch Shell has been ordered by a court in The Hague to drastically reduce its global carbon emissions. The oil giant was told it has a duty of care, and that the level… Audio
Shell contaminates Taranaki streams with toxic foam
The oil company Shell has contaminated groundwater in New Plymouth using a firefighting foam banned in New Zealand 12 years ago. It only stopped using the foam containing damaging PFOS in March when… Audio
Taranaki locals shocked at toxic foam found in streams
Taranaki locals are expressing shock at the discovery of groundwater and eels contaminated with firefighting foam chemicals. The oil company Shell has admitted using a firefighting foam banned 12… Audio
Maui gas field hearing today
A hearing will start today which could allow a boost in the search for gas at the field off the Taranaki coast.
Taranaki farmer in standoff with oil giant
A Taranaki farmer is involved in a tense stand-off with Shell after refusing to let the oil giant set off seismic surveying explosives on his land. Audio
Australian investor buys Maui gas pipeline
The country's biggest gas pipeline has been sold by the oil giant Shell and its partners to an Australian investment fund for 335 million dollars. Audio
Shell reviews future in New Zealand
Shell is considering pulling out of New Zealand. Audio
Shell considers selling NZ assets
Oil giant Shell has announced a review of its New Zealand assets and could sell its entire interests in this country, depending on the outcome.
Shell delays drilling in Great South Basin
Oil company Shell has put off deepwater drilling planned off the Otago-Southland coast until at least next year. Audio