PremiumPremiumEnergyChasing green electrons: Why Rio Tinto went all-in on Tiwai PointAnd what the future holds for the Southland plant.15 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: New Aratere autopilot grounding theory; Razor's edge in ABs winOPINION: 'Wow, thank goodness for a bit of a Beauden boost.'14 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It transformed our winter': How a new power company is changing livesA warm-hearted power company uses surplus from regular customers to help others.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'They were very cold': Transpower leaves Northland businesses in dark over compoTranspower has decided not to be proactive in any compensation or help for Northland.09 Jul 06:34 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Power companies switch common decency for profitOPINION: 'Is this a society that we can be proud of?'08 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Penalty for being poor': Advocates put heat on power firms to scrap disconnection feesAdvocates say disconnection from essential services as a way of debt collection is unjust.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We used the pools for a hot shower': Families go months without power because of non-paymentHouseholds choose between heating and cooking to keep the power on.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'The pain is ongoing': Businesses want power cut compensationThe power cut is causing ongoing damage to Northland's reputation, NorthChamber says.05 Jul 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergySpark gets go-ahead for surf lagoon data centreAuckland's data centre boom continues, with the Dairy Flat project given the green light.26 Jun 12:05 AM
Small BusinessPower bills pile on the pressure for households, small businessesMost respondents in a new survey were worried about rising costs and network resilience.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBusinesses want compensation as Transpower says too many nuts taken off pylon caused power cutNorthland businesses want compensation.24 Jun 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ's infrastructure issues caused by lack of long-term thinkingOPINION: New Zealand needs a Government that will look to the future.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland outages: Auckland Mayor suggests bolt removal led to pylon fall'I am making this assessment well before any official investigation,' Brown wrote.23 Jun 04:40 AM
New ZealandToppled pylon: More power supply restored, further outages not ruled outNorthland is expected to get full power again today following Friday's pylon collapse.23 Jun 02:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: How will NZ drive economic growth in the next decade? Why mining won’t cut itOPINION: The next wave of global economic growth will involve electricity, Liam Dann says.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We’re sick to the eyeballs': Northland businesses angry with region's fragile infrastructureThursday's power cut was estimated to cost $60m in another blow to struggling businesses.21 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Data centre deal shows potential future for New ZealandOPINION: Could NZ's economic future lie in storing other country's data?20 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldThe Conversation: Why NZ’s plan to revive offshore exploration doesn’t add upResumption of oil drilling flies in the face of projections.13 Jun 06:00 AM
WorldWorld faces ‘staggering’ excess of oil by end of decade, warns energy agencyRenewable energy and electric car booms will stunt demand, agency says.12 Jun 11:25 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyBritish Labour Party looks to ban new oil drilling as NZ lifts banSir Keir Starmer is pledging to ban new drilling in the North Sea if he becomes PM.12 Jun 08:55 PM
New ZealandGovernment will reverse ban on oil and gas explorationOffshore petroleum exploration was originally banned in 2018.09 Jun 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyMercury to expand Southland wind farm after smelter dealThe stage-two expansion will add 36 turbines and generate 155 megawatts (MW).07 Jun 01:40 AM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesHow electric car batteries might aid the grid (and win over drivers)New York Times: New technology could turn those pricey devices into an asset.05 Jun 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWhy Lodestone Energy chose Forsyth Barr, Barrenjoey over JardenSolar energy firm Lodestar chose Forsyth Barr and Barranjoey for their global reach.04 Jun 02:39 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionLodestar raising funds again for more solar farmsSolar power firm raising funds to build more solar farms.03 Jun 10:15 PM
EnergyS&P welcomes NZ power dealThe ratings agency says the 20-year power deal for Tiwai is a boon for generators.03 Jun 04:17 AM
New ZealandWeather causes 27 power outages across Waikato, over 17,500 homes affectedHomes could be without power for at least the next five hours.29 May 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGlobal demand for electricity soars with rise of AI and EVs - who will pay?EVs and AI are putting huge demands on the power supply. What does it mean for investors?28 May 01:00 AM
EnergyGenesis cuts earnings forecast as Kupe well disappointsGenesis' gas well in the Kupe field, KS-9, came up short.21 May 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why can't capable, keen workers find jobs?OPINION: 'She has been spending hours every day seeking employment with no joy.'20 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergySpark to take solar power from Genesis’ Lauriston projectGenesis Energy has signed up Spark to take power from its Laurison solar project.20 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Power crisis blame game; what is the PM's vision for NZ?OPINION: 'Successive governments are not devoid of blame for this either.'17 May 05:00 PM
EnergyRising costs prompts Contact to rethink Wairākei development"Assessed total project costs have come in substantially higher than previously expected."16 May 10:14 PM
New ZealandGisborne Digest: A round-up from around the districtNews snippets from around the Gisborne area.15 May 05:00 AM