EnergyContact teams up with Tesla to build grid-scale battery at GlenbrookContact's collab with Tesla will deliver a battery big enough to power 44,000 homes.30 Jun 09:15 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
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
New ZealandKaitaia businesses forced to scramble for generators when power went offResidents are frustrated Northland’s infrastructure failed them yet again.21 Jun 09:15 AM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Energy Minister on fallen pylon that cut power for 100,000 NorthlandersSimeon Brown orders Electricity Authority review into pylon collapse.21 Jun 02:02 AM
PoliticsThe $60 million cost of the Northland power cutThe bill highlights the impact of a region too often cut off in recent years.21 Jun 01:51 AM
EnergyLodestone Energy sets sights on Mackenzie CountryThe company has plans for a solar farm on the high-country Haldon Station.20 Jun 10:49 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
New ZealandFull investigation launched after major power outage in NorthlandParts of Northland were without power after a pylon toppled near Wellsford.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland 'grid emergency': Most homes should get power back tonight but no hot water'There will obviously be an investigation into the incident and what caused it.'20 Jun 05:38 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhy Americans are not buying more EVsFinancial Times: Tariffs on Chinese imports could reduce competition and increase costs.20 Jun 01:08 AM
EmploymentNZ out of recession but 'don’t pop the champagne just yet'We're out of technical recession - just - but GDP per capita is still falling20 Jun 12:11 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesInfratil's $1b share placement easily filledThe first leg of Infratil's $1.15 billion share offer has attracted strong demand.17 Jun 10:41 PM
TelecommunicationsInfratil plans big data centre expansionInfratil plans to raise $1.15 billion to fund growth in data centre company CDC.16 Jun 09:24 PM
New ZealandPower restored on Auckland’s North Shore, West Auckland after major outageThe cause of the outage is still unknown.16 Jun 07:54 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 ZealandTips on how to heat your home and save moneyHere's how to make your home warm properly and keep your power bill down.10 Jun 10:08 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionTiwai deal is a game changer for power industry - EditorialOPINION: The 20-year deal gives certainty and alleviates supply pressure.06 Jun 05:00 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 ZealandHundreds of properties in Auckland, Waikato start long weekend without power two days after stormAt the storm's peak, about 24,000, or 4 per cent, of Vector's customer base had no power.31 May 02:04 AM
New ZealandThousands in upper North Island still without power after fierce stormAt the storm's peak, about 24,000, or 4 per cent, of Vector's customer base had no power.30 May 07:29 AM
New ZealandPower cuts cause overflow of untreated effluent in RaglanWaikato District Council has asked the public to delay showers and limit water use.30 May 05:35 AM
