PremiumPremiumEnergyMethanex gas deal a sign of tough times for New Zealand industryMethanol maker will bolster its profits through selling rather than using its gas supply.13 Aug 06:05 AM
New ZealandEnergy crisis: How to save money as power price spike looms for householdsWholesale electricity prices double in three weeks; residential users face bigger bills.09 Aug 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyPower price spike a threat to provincial economy, energy users' group saysMultiple mills have had to go offline in the last week due to high power prices.08 Aug 08:30 PM
BusinessMarkets with Madison: Power problemsWholesale electricity prices are incredibly high – an analyst explains how the major power generation companies are handling it. Video / Alyse WrightWatch08 Aug 07:00 PM
Energy'Slow-motion train wreck': Power price warning for households as major users feel the crunch'Slow-motion train wreck' in NZ's power market, an electricity company head says.08 Aug 07:00 AM
EnergyPower prices double in three weeks; Government may interveneShane Jones says the Government is considering intervening to force lower prices.07 Aug 08:34 PM
EnergyGovt considering importing LNG as dire energy shortfall bitesBrown also called on Labour to form a bipartisan approach to restore confidence.07 Aug 05:12 AM
EnergyRising energy costs could force closure of Oji Fibre Solutions recycling plant'Crazy outcome' could follow as high power prices blamed for plant's possible closure.07 Aug 12:16 AM
ManufacturingMajor energy users grapple with very high power pricesSome major energy users say ruinous prices are making them lose faith in the Government.06 Aug 11:47 PM
New ZealandTwo workers on collapsed Transpower pylon had ‘no formal training’Almost 100,000 people - and businesses - were left without power on June 20.31 Jul 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Attacks on the Treaty of Waitangi akin to domestic abuseOPINION: 'There has been no equal partnership between Māori and Pākehā.'29 Jul 05:00 PM
EnergyTiwai Point to ramp down electricity usage to ease tight supplyTightening gas supply and low lake levels have pushed wholesale power prices higher.22 Jul 01:34 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWhat's behind the latest power price spike?NZ wholesale power prices are sharply higher this winter.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 7000 properties without power in TokoroaThe unplanned outage at 9.21am was caused by lines coming down on Baird Road.18 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSome new houses so energy efficient, they must be cooled in winter, Minister saysOver-insulated? Penk says some people are taking extreme steps.17 Jul 09:34 PM
New ZealandGrandson's 'teeth are chattering' in cold house as grandma has to choose between food or powerThe woman chooses a warm meal over a warm house and says she can never have both.15 Jul 05:01 PM
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
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'We have chased them away': Rural community's win over wastewater plant planWatercare has six days to decide whether to appeal or abandon the plans.29 Jun 05:00 PM
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
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
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
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
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: 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
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: AT needs an attitude change; Three Strikes justiceOPINION: 'We appear to have a bureaucracy that is not reading the room.'14 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Three Strikes explanation welcome; why can't Brown put the brakes on AT?OPINION: 'Such refining of solutions should be applauded.'13 May 05:00 PM