EnergyMajor energy firms sign deal for strategic reserve at HuntlyGenesis, Meridian Energy, Mercury NZ and Contact Energy agree deal for back-up generation.03 Aug 09:35 PM
New ZealandCar crash causes power outage for over 1000 customers in Foxton areaEmergency services are responding and police are asking people to avoid the scene. 02 Aug 06:40 AM
WorldDesperate for power, modern AI firms lean on a geriatric US nuclear fleetTech firms are securing power from ageing nuclear plants for AI data centres.31 Jul 05:00 PM
Business'Ruling the roost more than ever': Former Energy Minister rips into Big Four power companiesMarket reform is seen by some as the only real way to see power prices come down.30 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNeil Williams: Why your hot water cylinder is NZ's hidden energy solutionNew technology could save households $300 million annually on power bills.30 Jul 07:00 AM
EnergyNZ aims to double geothermal energy production by 2040The Government has allocated $60 million to fund research into the resource.30 Jul 05:41 AM
New ZealandNew $750m solar farm for Hawke's Bay: Why is the region turning to solar?The solar farm will be visible to thousands of motorists on SH5 Napier-Taupō Rd.28 Jul 06:00 PM
BusinessDoes your power company tell you if you're on the cheapest deal? Check our interactiveThe graphic shows which companies do a best-plan check and help struggling customers. 28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSolo Mum used Afterpay for food to manage power bill chargesLiz, a solo mum in Māngere East, got into arrears with Contact Energy, leading to a power cut and reconnection fee. Video / Carson BluckWatch27 Jul 05:00 PM
Business'We are suffering': Solo mum used Afterpay for food since power bills chewed up benefitMore than 100,000 New Zealanders can’t keep warm in their homes over winter. We ask why.27 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDEnergyPower GamesOur electricity system is at a crossroads. Who will pay to keep the lights on, prices down and businesses running? Video / Alyse Wright, Michael Craig, Mark MitchellWatch27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How to get out of financial hardshipOPINION: You don’t have to solve everything today. Just start.26 Jul 09:00 PM
WellingtonPorirua power restored after outage affects 5000 homesPower returned around midday after crews resolved the problem.26 Jul 01:55 AM
Crime'Absolute stupidity': Power boss slams dangerous substation break-insOne break-in resulted in a forced power outage to 4500 customers in the Far North.23 Jul 02:20 AM
New ZealandCrash cuts power to hundreds across West Auckland; driver to appear in courtRoads were closed as emergency services investigated the crash.18 Jul 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Government ponders radical power reforms as prices riseOpinion: The Govt is considering an overhaul of how the electricity market operates. 18 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyThe X Factor: Power pricing start-up secures $3m, signs first customer across the TasmanPower industry insiders strike out on their own.17 Jul 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Not everyone is confident the energy sector is in good shapeOPINION: Prices have risen 6.2% since last year and consumers are going hungry or cold.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North homes without power after severe galesMore than 170 customers south of Cape Rēinga are still without power.17 Jul 08:26 AM
New Zealand'Cheaper off-peak power': New rules for big electricity retailersRetailers with over 5% market share must provide time-of-use pricing.16 Jul 06:48 AM
Auckland'Our energy market is broken': Letter from industry bodies asks PM for urgent reformsConsumer NZ highlights tough choices between heating homes and buying food.13 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandSubstation fault cuts power to thousands in TaurangaPower was cut to 21,529 customers at 12.30pm in Tauranga.11 Jul 03:01 AM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: The power company gaining the most from the big wetHydro storage in New Zealand is now above the long-run average, thanks to heavy rain.10 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyNZ's LNG import plan could cost up to $1b, report revealsSmaller LNG options would cost more per gigajoule but need less infrastructure.10 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandNew study questions impact of EV's on our healthDr Caroline Shaw, Epidemiologist and public health medicine specialist says EV's not so great for health. Video / Herald NOWWatch08 Jul 08:44 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyMercury inks long-term power deal to support NZ packaging giantThe deal will support Mercury to build more renewable power generation.08 Jul 12:35 AM
EnergyGenesis AI trial cuts energy use by 10% with smart hot water controlThe trial involved 17,000 customers, shifting water heating to off-peak times.07 Jul 11:27 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The changes we need to make to make electricity prices affordableOPINION: Plus Luxon on unemployment; climate change; social cohesion and the CRL.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSpecial tax change for fossil fuel companies was proposed ahead of BudgetMinisters opted to instead set money aside for stakes in new gas fields instead.03 Jul 04:50 AM
New Zealand'Really struggling': Power rationing becomes norm for some pensionersElectricity costs have risen almost 9% since June last year.02 Jul 08:29 AM
New ZealandFrom the theatre to a line mechanic: Hastings woman aims to inspire women into electrical trade'They just treat me like "one of the guys" but still realise I have different strengths.'02 Jul 04:05 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertySurf park developers win fast-track referral for 400+ homesEarthworks started in October for the first stage of the project, 4km from Silverdale.01 Jul 09:00 PM
Energy'Actively exploring options': Genesis eyes new fast-start plantGenesis plans a new fast-start plant at Huntly of up to 100MW by winter 2027.30 Jun 11:31 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Change their footprint': Kiwi start-up's plan to shave $1200 a year off household power billsBasis plans to install over 50,000 smart panels globally in the next 24 months.30 Jun 05:00 PM
