PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPower bill increase in Tairāwhiti, but better infrastructure promisedFirstLight Network has increased resilience work as power bills rise in Tairāwhiti.12 Jun 04:00 AM
Business'Just going to get more expensive': Power prices up 6.2%, ahead of inflationStatistics NZ has released its selected price index for the year to April. 10 Jun 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Dwindling faster': NZ's falling gas supply bad news for householdsHousehold gas use is 4% of total consumption, but prices may rise.07 Jun 10:20 PM
Energy'Essential back-up': Huntly battery to bolster NZ energy supplyGenesis is building a $150m battery at Huntly Power Station.04 Jun 11:30 PM
PoliticsBiggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'28 May 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumCapital markets reportThe hunt for equity: NZ pushes for renewable investmentGrant Bradley looks at the hot sectors that were promoted at the infrastructure summit.13 May 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumCapital markets report'Win-win': Call to invest KiwiSaver in NZ infrastructure projectsThe Government plans to ease rules for KiwiSaver investments in unlisted assets.13 May 04:59 PM
BDBDEnergyZ Energy refuses to comment on Flick Electric closureIf true, the closure will be another blow to competition in the sector.12 May 04:55 AM
BusinessHomeowner blindsided as daily power charges increase 600%Marlborough Lines says remote properties can’t access low-user plans.09 May 04:42 AM
EnergyMajor power cables linking North, South Islands near end of life, $1.4b replacement mootedTranspower is proposing several upgrades to be done at the same time.07 May 01:41 AM
New ZealandCould Northland help power Auckland? $2m study to find outIf feasible, the project could unlock $1b in private investment in renewable energy.29 Apr 02:31 AM
World'Wake-up call': Blackouts highlight risks of net zero relianceEmergency declared in Spain; Portugal's water supply might be disrupted.29 Apr 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We need a culture shift if Kiwis are to follow the Govt down the EV roadOPINON: Over 80% of NZ's electricity comes from renewable sources, benefiting EVs.27 Apr 05:00 PM
Energy'Energy security': Genesis keen to keep Huntly unit runningGenesis says talks are continuing about keeping Huntly's Rankines going for longer. 23 Apr 11:19 PM
New Zealand'Don’t think they care': Auckland family left without power for six daysCapstick says she couldn't sterilise the bottles of the eight-month-old in the house.23 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDry start to year prompts Transpower to clarify hydro storage accessTranspower says no to generators' request to free up more water for hydro generation.23 Apr 04:15 AM
New ZealandThe long road to recovery: Cyclone Tam's aftermath lingers in Far NorthMore than 20 Far North homes are still without power after the storm.23 Apr 12:56 AM
New ZealandHundreds lose power in Tauranga after car crashes into pole, fleesA car crash knocked out power for nearly 1000 Bellevue homes.21 Apr 06:53 AM
New ZealandCyclone Tam wreaks havoc: Narrow escape as redwood crushes shedA teen had to run for his life in Kerikeri as a tree collapsed in the wild weather.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: An inconvenient truth for those on the moral EV moundOPINION: We can be one of a handful of countries to reap the benefits of EVs.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not a silver bullet': Study questions environmental benefits of EVsGlobal EV uptake hasn’t significantly cut carbon dioxide emissions.10 Apr 01:30 AM
BusinessContact-Manawa takeover decision delayedIf the deal proceeds, it would make Contact the second-largest generator in New Zealand. 30 Mar 10:19 PM
New ZealandNorthland to boast second-highest structures in NZ as wind farm takes flightNorthland's wind farm will have 12 turbines, each 206m tall.28 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessMeridian says Ruakākā solar farm will power half of Northland’s homesMeridian Energy will proceed with its planned $226m solar farm near Whangārei.24 Mar 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why more generation won’t solve NZ’s energy woesOPINION: New Zealand's electricity demand could nearly double by 2050.24 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDeparting Meridian boss' parting shot: Leave the system aloneThe departing Meridian Energy boss says the power sector is fine as it is.02 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Why we all pay for the shocking state of our energy sectorOPINION: The truth is, the electricity shortage works for the gentailers.01 Mar 08:00 PM
BusinessVector CEO Simon Mackenzie to step downThe veteran Vector boss will stand down at the end of June.25 Feb 10:42 PM
BusinessGenesis reports strong first half profitGenesis net profit leaps past $70m in volatile environment.20 Feb 08:22 PM
OpinionSimon Bridges: Unlock energy to unlock growthOPINION: It is more than 25 years since the last major reform of the electricity sector.18 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour may ask gentailers to reinvest dividends in new generationIt says the suggested move by the partly Government-owned companies could reduce prices.17 Feb 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGenesis beefs up coal supply to avoid another power price spikeGenesis Energy has bolstered its coal supply to avoid another power shortage.17 Feb 02:43 AM
New ZealandMeridian's solar farm in Northland gets go-ahead with wetland protectionsThe 250,000-panel solar farm could power half of Northland's homes.11 Feb 05:00 PM
