Energy
Otago should cash in on clean-burning wood
Shaun Bowler extols the virtues of "wood energy".
In stark contrast to the fossil fuels we consume so much of, wood energy is 100% renewable.
Petrol prices highest for 18 months
Shell and Mobil have increased their petrol and diesel prices by 3 cents per litre this afternoon, bringing the price of fuel to its highest level in 18 months.
Both companies reviewed their prices after BP and Caltex hiked the cost of petrol by 5 cents a litre today and diesel by 3c a litre - the second price rise in a week.
Power restored to Wellington CBD
Electricity has been restored to parts of Wellington's central business district affected by a power cut this afternoon.
Brownlee praises Maari oil field
Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee says the Maari Oil Field is proving a success story of the petroleum sector, having produced 6.5 million barrels of oil for export in its first year of
Government 'cautious' about exploration boost
Lower borrowing costs help Vector
Infrastructure company Vector lifted half year net profit from continuing activities 11.6 percent to $101 million, helped by lower borrowing costs.
Solar system stores summer heat for winter use
Transpower may be blocked from pylons
Transpower could find itself blocked from accessing pylons in South Canterbury as a dispute with farmers comes to a head.
Dirty diesel a myth, says MTA
Claims that contaminated diesel in New Zealand is fouling engines lack substance, the Motor Trade Association (MTA) says.