New Zealand Eyes First LNG Terminal to Guard Against Power Shortages
The government of New Zealand has shortlisted proposals to have its first LNG import terminal operational by early…
New Zealand to get $1b liquefied natural gas import terminal, Govt says it will save Kiwis millions
Luxon said New Zealand was experiencing a “renewable energy boom” but swiftly declining gas supply. There was no…
Mining sector says Taranaki seabed plan rejection ‘embarrassing’
Vidal said it was embarrassing that the decision had come out while New Zealand officials had been sent…
Emotional day as Ngāti Hāua Treaty settlement becomes law
Emotion ran high at Parliament on Thursday as central North Island iwi Ngāti Hāua watched their Treaty settlement…
Settlement milestone marks end of ‘long, hard road’ for Ngāti Hāua
Nearly 200 members of a central North Island iwi are travelling to Wellington today to witness the final…
Vandalism at Taranaki monitoring stations ‘putting lives at risk’
Repeat vandalism and theft from weather and flood monitoring stations in Taranaki could be “putting people’s lives at…
Assault in Taranaki leaves person with critical injuries, road closed
A road cordon remains in place after a person was critically injured during an assault in South Taranaki…
Person critically injured in Ōpunake assault, Ihaia Rd closed as police investigate
With Ihaia Rd closed “for several hours” while police investigate, the public has been asked to avoid the…
First offshore oil and gas exploration permit since ban under consideration
An Australian firm incorporated weeks before New Zealand’s offshore oil and gas ban ended will have its application…
Where is the sunniest spot in New Zealand? Clue: It’s not Nelson
New Plymouth has been crowned the sunniest spot in New Zealand. Earth Sciences NZ found the Taranaki region…
Severe thunderstorm watches issued for large parts of North Island
MetService says it’s going to be a “thundery Thursday” as heavy rain, localised downpours and thunderstorms are forecast…
New Zealand Energy, Monumental Waihapa funding pact
New Zealand Energy Corp (NZERF) entered a definitive funding agreement with Monumental Energy effective January 12,…