Keeping Tiwai open could increase renewable power
Energy

Keeping Tiwai open could increase renewable power

Modelling has come up with a seemingly counterintuitive conclusion that keeping the Tiwai smelter open will increase renewable electricity generation in the long run.

Ian Llewellyn 09 Mar 2022
NZ gives 384k barrels of oil to try and calm oil markets
Economy

NZ gives 384k barrels of oil to try and calm oil markets

IEA countries freeing up oil reserves is as much about politics as it is trying to quell rising oil prices.

Ian Llewellyn 08 Mar 2022
Govt drops legally challenged vax mandates
Law & Regulation

Govt drops legally challenged vax mandates

Govt drops Defence Force and Police vaccination mandates as it thinks over the issue.

Ian Llewellyn 01 Mar 2022
Z energy feels first impact of covid, says petrol will still flow
Retail

Z energy feels first impact of covid, says petrol will still flow

Z prepares for the onset of omicron with a move to automated sites and staff shuffling.

Ian Llewellyn 01 Mar 2022