Govt rejects hydro bid for pristine West Coast river
Environmentalists hail Govt move to reject hydro scheme on pristine West Coast river.
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Meridian posts record profit
Higher power prices and generation boosted Meridian's profit to a record high.
Z Energy shares fall after ComCom takes a swipe at NZ fuel pricing
Z Energy's share price fell after a Commerce Commission report on petrol pricing.
PM 'ready to act': Kiwis fleeced on petrol for a decade
PM confirms Govt already working on driving down fuel prices.
Contact Energy's earnings rise 12 per cent
Strong performance from its generation arm has boosted Contact Energy's profit.
Green MP thanks Fonterra for 'leadership'
Fonterra's leadership had been 'incredibly important' says Chloe Swarbrick.
Generous pensioners give their Winter Energy Payment to charity
The couple are frugal power users and feared "making money" from the payment.
NZ lags as world shipping moves to cleaner fuel
Big changes lie ahead for the logistics sector as ships move to low sulphur fuel.
Northland DHB files toxic air appeal in Environment Court
Northland DHB challenges aspects of the proposed Regional Plan on air and water quality.
Focus: Greenpeace anti-oil protesters scaling Wellington's tallest building
Focus: Greenpeace anti-oil protesters scaling Wellington's tallest building. Video / Mark Mitchell
National Party Leader Simon Bridges responds to the Government’s plans to put agriculture into the ETS
National Party Leader Simon Bridges responds to the Government’s plans to put agriculture into the ETS. Video / Jason Walls
Focus: Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor releases Interim Climate Change reports
Focus: Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor releases Interim Climate Change reports. Video / Mark Mitchell
Accidental mayor pursuing another term with energy
Mayor Holdom seeking re-election for the job he loves. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Mobil station pinged $20k for making staff pay for drive-offs at pump
Petrol company not tackling the issue of pay-docking for drive-offs says MBIE.
EVs and the petrol company: 'This is no Kodak moment'
Analyst says the impact on Z and power companies will be marginal.
Mercury faces $2m charge after losing battle with IRD
Legal technicalities have cost the energy provider dearly.
Students to walk out again to save climate
Students' third climate strike will coincide with a UN summit.
Free firewood a winter warmer in Whangārei
The Salvation Army's distribution of firewood to needy families is cutting power bills.
Smellie: Oil and gas shutdown plan going swimmingly
Fonterra may have no option but to keep burning coal for longer than need be.
Budget: Science funding not enough, group says
Scientists say Budget won't fix "excessive competition for too little funding".
Trustpower earnings drop as volatility hits energy market
Trustpower dropped to $92.7m from $114m a year earlier.
Govt makes $47M commitment to new energy research
Part of the investment will include a $27m new energy centre in Taranaki.
Govt spends $27m on Taranaki clean energy
The spend on the clean energy centre comes after the Govt unveiled the zero carbon bill
Oil drilling row heats up ahead of star-studded summit
Big names being rolled out for conference to find ways to end reliance on oil and gas
Nanogirl: Is your cobalt-rich car battery the new blood diamond?
COMMENT: Demand for electric cars risks driving a new child exploitation industry.
Pike River re-entry: Everything you need to know
Eight years after the explosions that killed 29 men, miners try and recover the bodies
Long awaited oil and gas block offer released for Taranaki
An industry group says the restricted offer is 'welcome' while Greenpeace wants total ban.
Coming our way - the newest Airbus A350
Cathay Pacific is boosting services to New Zealand with a new plane and more flights
Is this what the clean, green future of NZ energy looks like?
It's being touted as a low-emission wonder for NZ's energy future. What is green hydrogen?
Petrol prices set to soar: Are you being taken for a ride?
After dipping at the start of the year fuel prices are heading up.
Solar panel firm subject of 12 ComCom complaints
Taumarunui resident's faith restored in solar industry. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rising NZ emissions sparks call for transport crackdown
Pressure needs to be put on the transport sector over rising emissions, scientist says.