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
BusinessGenesis Energy's plan to reduce coal dependencyGenesis has taken another step towards reducing its reliance on coal for Huntly. 10 Feb 02:16 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhat to expect from company earnings seasonThe season - comprising mostly second half 2024 results - gets underway this week.09 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDEnergyComCom cold on Contact Energy's proposed Manawa takeoverThe regulator is worried about market concentration.06 Feb 01:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Legacy’: New solar-powered buildings at marae near Kaipara HarbourDevelopment is a significant step for the hapū and creates a legacy: Te Kurataiaho Kapea05 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike Fuge: Bureaucratic delays hinder NZ’s renewable energy progressOPINION: Contact Energy calls for faster action in push for renewable power.01 Feb 11:00 PM
Markets with MadisonBest of Markets with Madison: EnergyThe crisis continues – so what are the solutions?30 Jan 06:00 PM
EnergyWork to start on NZ's biggest solar farm in 2025It would create enough power to supply the equivalent of about 35,000 homes.29 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhy Contact’s new gas contract is crucial for NZ’s energy futureGas prices have risen over 50%, impacting electricity generation costs.22 Jan 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAucklanders do better on some living costs than other Kiwis: New reportAucklanders spend less on energy and more on transport.18 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRowan Simpson: Is AI having its lightbulb moment?OPINION: We might be overestimating AI's short-term potential.14 Jan 03:42 AM
New ZealandAA's Terry Collins shares why petrol prices are set to riseAA's Terry Collins talks to Tom Raynel about the international factors causing petrol prices to rise. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Jan 11:30 PM
New ZealandPylon collapse shows need for upgrade of Northland's electricity networkPlans to boost Northland's power network after pylon collapse.08 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandScrub fire near Tauranga extinguishedThe fire had caused traffic congestion in the area.06 Jan 05:54 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHonoured: Transpower chair Keith Turner"When it doesn’t perform, everybody notices. When it does perform, nobody notices.”30 Dec 04:00 PM
