Oil
NZ Refining starts up new petrol making unit
The operator of the country's only refinery has started producing petrol from a new unit, at Marsden Point. Audio
Low oil prices forecast to last for years
The Paris-based International Energy Agency expects oil prices to stay low until 2020 and possibly even longer.
Auckland Council backs away from oil exploration stance
Anti-oil campaigners say they've been let down by the Auckland Mayor for not taking a stance against the government's plan for deep sea oil exploration off the west coast.
Anti-oil campaigners unhappy with Auckland vote
Anti-oil campaigners say they've been let down by the Auckland Mayor for not taking a stance against the government's plan for deep sea oil exploration off the west coast. Audio
NZ Oil & Gas's developed Kupe reserves up by a third
New Zealand Oil and Gas says a marked rise in the estimates of the developed reserves in the Kupe oil and gas field off the Taranaki coast will save the owners an estimated $180 million in capital… Audio
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
Greenpeace's campaign against Shell Arctic drilling
Royal Dutch Shell has stopped Arctic oil and gas exploration off the coast of Alaska after disappointing results from a key well in the Chukchi Sea. Audio
NZ's oil, gas and mining in for continuing hard times
New Zealand's oil, gas and mining industries are in for harder times with lower prices and higher costs hitting all sectors although there may be a bit of a glow for gold miners. Audio
Harry McQuillan: 50 years of Iran
Nelson orchardist with a PhD in geology who spent many years geologically mapping vast tracts of the Zagros Mountains in Iran, and now conducts annual spring and autumn tours there. Audio
Oil companies in standoff with Customs
Customs has issued $70 million in excise duties to several oil companies, which say they won't back down without a fight.
Oil industry in $71m tax standoff
The New Zealand oil industry is engaged in a $71 million standoff with the Customs Department over excise duties dating back to 1986.
Deep-sea oil drilling protest in Northland
Security was tight at the Northland Regional Council today after protesters occupied the building's carpark to object to deep-sea oil drilling. Audio
Mexico oil sale fails, hopes remain for NZ
A setback in Mexico fails to dampen the oil industry's optimism over petroleum exploration in New Zealand.
Oil demand expected to pick up
Saudi Arabia's oil minister Ali al-Naimi says he expects oil demand to pick up in the second half of this year, while supply decreases. Audio
Up to 100 billion barrels of oil located
Up to 100 billion barrels of oil has been found onshore near London's Gatwick airport. Audio
Predictions oil will stay between $US50 and $US70 a barrel
Refining New Zealand says chances are good the price of oil should stay between 50 and 70 US dollars a barrel for the next year or so. Audio
NZ Oil & Gas doesn't expect to get all of Cue Energy
New Zealand Oil and Gas isn't expecting to be successful in gaining all of Cue Energy but is hopeful of increasing its control. Audio
Energy Minister says NZ plays big role in climate change talks
Simon Bridges is the Minister of Energy and Resources and Associate Minister for Climate Change Issues. Audio
Fossil fuel sector responds to call to cut exploration & divest
Chris Baker is CEO of Straterra, an incorporated society which advocates for the New Zealand minerals and mining sector. Audio