Energy
Wellington doesn't understand why fuel prices are so high
Wellingtonians can't understand why they pay so much more at the pump than the other big cities.
A new report from the Commerce Commission shows people in the Capital, Porirua and Lower Hutt pay the… Audio
New tech could offer air-powered energy source
Scientists have discovered a tool bacteria use to extract energy from hydrogen in the air, a discovery they say could pave the way for clean electricity generation. Audio
Power regulator readies for possible winter disruption
The electricity sector is getting ready for potential winter disruptions by looking ahead at how to manage supply issues during peak demand.
Aucklanders could save '20 to 30 cents' shopping around for petrol - ComCom
Motorists in the Wellington region pay the highest prices for fuel in the country, but Auckland has the most dramatic variations in price.
Enzyme found that turns air into electricity
New Zealand and Australian scientists have made a fairly startling discovery - an enzyme that turns air into electricity.
After studying bacteria in soil that can oxidise hydrogen, scientists… Audio
Northland down to one high-voltage line, risk of more outages - Transpower
The national grid operator is warning of possible disruptions to Northland's electricity supply. Audio
What's holding up a deal on Tiwai aluminium smelter?
Meridian Energy says price is not the only issue holding up a energy agreement to keep the Tiwai aluminium smelter operating beyond next year.
'Continuation of Tiwai smelter beyond 2024 still far from certain' - Meridian
Power company Meridian Energy says negotiations with the owners of the Tiwai smelter is ongoing.
Patoka community finally gets power back
After what has been described as both the longest and shortest 15 days of their lives, residents of Patoka in Hawke's Bay finally have power restored.
Local farmer and community board member… Audio
Police on Napier residents' fears expressed in public meeting
Rural communities around Napier and Hastings have told officials that they are scared, sleepless - and armed.
More than 200 people turned out at the Crab Farm Winery last night to share their stories… Audio
Boring old infrastructure rises to the top of the agenda
Once the scale of Cyclone Gabrielle’s destruction became clear, politicians of all parties agreed restoring and improving our infrastructure is our top priority. We’re told we’ve underinvested in it… Audio
Buller spared massive electricity jolt - for now
A pause on a 427 percent increase in electricity transmission charges for more than 4800 Buller consumers was welcomed Friday by the mayor.
Major turnaround in fortunes of former Marsden Point operator
Channel Infrastructure has reported its first profit in over three years after a successful conversion to a fuel import only terminal.
Napier residents warned to expect intermittent power outages
People in Napier have been warned to expect brief outages while power company Unison continues to repair the network.
Parts of central Napier were without power yesterday afternoon, and the outages… Audio
Calls to review regulations to prevent trees toppling power lines
More households are seeing their lights come back on, with about 9000 properties still without power.
As the network is gradually restored, the sector says now's the time to review regulations around… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Unison update on power outages
Thousand of households in Hawkes Bay still without power four days on and desperate to know when they might be hooked back up. Danny Gough from electricity company Unison talks to Lisa Owen. [embed]… Video, Audio
Vector Auckland still connecting homes across the region
There is still a number of homes in the Auckland region who have not had their power restored after cyclone Gabrielle hit the area earlier this week. Simon McKenzie is the CEO of lines company Vector… Audio
Transpower update on electricity situation in Hawkes Bay
Transpower expects to complete bypass of it's flooded Redclyffe substation near Taradale this evening. The substation suffered extensive damage during the Cyclone and Transpower has been working with… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Paul Brislen on failing connectivity
Phone and internet are still a big problem for many in Tairawhiti and Hawkes Bay. Paul Brislen is head of the Telecommunications Forum and is with us for an update. Audio
Cyclone Gabriele: power outages in Wairoa
Most people affected live in rural areas, including 1000 Wairoa residents. Eastland Network General Manager Jared Moroney says just over 2000 customers still don't have power in Tairawhiti. Audio