PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPower from the people: Councillor's ambitious solar scheme 'can’t focus on social needs'People with the largest roofs and most sunshine hours would get priority.19 Oct 04:00 PM
EconomyNZ global warming emissions creep up in first half of '23Less reliance on coal, natural gas makes electricity generation star performer.18 Oct 10:42 PM
New ZealandThieves strip earth wires from live networkThieves are making off with copper wire from live power network.18 Oct 02:38 AM
New ZealandHigh voltage: Man frustrated with stock trucks moved fence and network power wires outside houseThe man would have been handling live wires if the power had been turned back on.17 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandBurning issue: Incinerator proposal sparks record number of submissionsThe Waipā District Council says the number of submissions was the highest ever received.16 Oct 12:28 AM
New ZealandLives on the line: Copper thefts soar across region's electrical network35 crucial power pole safety features found missing by lines company Unison.13 Oct 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGenesis Energy board, CEO quizzed on soggy share priceRelative underperformance of share price put down to usage of fossil fuels.13 Oct 02:52 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAustralia’s richest person raises stake in lithium producer, threatening $7.1b takeoverFinancial Times: Gina Rinehart company muscling in on major mine proposal.13 Oct 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyPowercut, schmowercut: Evnex’s $10m raise will fund a breakthrough productPlus: CEO's verdict on National's EV policy.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarning over impact on petrol prices, EV sales if Clean Car Discount ditchedIf National and Act are elected, the Clean Car Discount is on the scrap pile.04 Oct 05:17 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsPre-election EV surge: One in four new cars are pure electricSales of higher-emitting vehicles slump. EV advocate calls on Nats to reverse stance.03 Oct 03:30 AM
New ZealandPlans announced to build country's largest EV charging hub in TaurangaStage one of the charging hub was expected to be complete by the end of 2024.01 Oct 09:17 PM
New ZealandPolicy puts spotlight on slave labour in the solar panel supply chainChina makes 90 per cent of the world's solar panels.25 Sep 10:32 PM
KahuTaiwanese technology powers up Ōkarea Marae with clean, green solar solutionsThe Solar Solutions for Māori Communities programme is freeing up marae costs.25 Sep 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsWatchdog calls power-broadband deals ‘bundles of confusion’Power companies respond. Plus: our telco czar's next two targets.21 Sep 01:18 AM
EnergyThe $360 payout: Are you in line?It is New Zealand’s largest dividend payout, with more than $2b paid out since 1994.20 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Compliant and safe': Firm backs under-fire waste-to-energy projectBackers of a waste-burning electricity generation project say it will be compliant.19 Sep 01:31 AM
Markets with MadisonRenewables race: The $30b electricity transitionWhy NZ power companies are undertaking a once in a generation infrastructure programme.14 Sep 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyLoss of Contact’s Stratford peaker will affect electricity market - analystOne of Contact Energy's peakers will be out of action until 2025.13 Sep 01:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhat the big power companies can teach NZ IncOPINION: The power companies have been a bright spot in the reporting season.31 Aug 05:00 PM
EnergyEastland taps into NZGIF funding for geothermal projectThe NZGIF will lend up to $25m to Eastland Generation for its geothermal project.30 Aug 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyMeridian plans $3b spend-up on renewablesMeridian has lifted its annual operating profit and dividend.29 Aug 04:29 AM
KahuPower unaffordability for whānau ‘unacceptable’, Energy Hardship Panel saysA total of 8000 homes have been disconnected in the past few years due to unaffordability.24 Aug 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWhat a deluge: High rainfall drives Genesis to record $523m earningsThe power company opted to keep its dividend steady in order to pay down debt.24 Aug 01:28 AM
Banking and financeWestpac to offer interest-free lending on EVs – but there’s a catchWestpac has joined other NZ banks in offering loans for electric vehicles.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe great divide: Will technology solve the climate crisis?OPINION: Some say we have to change the way we live, others pin their hopes on tech.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsThomas Coughlan: National's concerning lack of climate policiesOPINION: National's main climate policy is to repeal Labour's.16 Aug 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow to save on your power billMore Northlanders need to switch to better power plans, says Powerswitch16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandUndue risk: Man who attempted to bring down NZ's power grid to remain behind barsGraham Philip refused to engage with a psychologist for a report.15 Aug 04:48 AM
New ZealandFirst electric truck unveiled for use around Napier PortThe EV truck will be the first of its kind to regularly visit Napier Port.13 Aug 10:05 PM
Politics$2b climate change fund deal with BlackRock announcedThe aim is for New Zealand to be the first country to hit 100 per cent renewable energy.07 Aug 10:58 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWill there be enough cables for the clean energy transition?Financial Times: Demand for the infrastructure is outstripping supply31 Jul 01:39 AM
New ZealandEnergy-poor cancer patient speaks of only one hour of heating per dayOne Porirua mother regularly has her power shut off for the last day or two of each month.27 Jul 04:05 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergySea change: Offshore wind power within a decade?CEO of wind power generator enthusiastic about the potential.26 Jul 05:01 PM