Energy
Octopus Energy wants to pay consumers to turn the power down
Every winter New Zealand's energy system faces a tricky balance - the system operator Transpower struggles to make sure it has enough electricity. Audio
Warnings of much higher power bills from 2025
The warning comes ahead of what was expected to be large increases in regulated lines charges set by the Commerce Commission.
Contact Energy announces $153m half-year profit
The power company had a strong first-half and is making progress on renewable energy.
Port Hills fire: Homes left without power
Returning to the large fire on Christchurch's Port Hills, Homes have been left without power as a result of the blaze. Orion New Zealand general manager Steve McDonald speaks to Jimmy Ellingham… Video, Audio
AUKUS must align with a Nuclear-free Pacific - Fiame
Samoa's Prime Minister tells New Zealand keeping the Pacific nuclear-free needs to be central to any AUKUS discussions. Audio
More power plan switching wanted
The electricity market regulator wants retailers to proactively tell their customers whether or not they are on the best power plan. Audio
'Tight' electricity supply situations may become more frequent, govt warned
The government is being warned 'tight' electricity supply situations could become more frequent, especially on cold winter mornings and evenings.
Un-banning oil and gas exploration may not solve security problems, minister told
Repealing the ban on oil and gas exploration may not succeed at extending the future of oil and gas in New Zealand, a briefing to Energy Minister Simeon Brown says.
Electricity retailers required to provide basic protection for customers
Mandatory protection includes how companies should act when considering disconnecting a customer for not paying their bill.
Geothermal, solar and wind drive electricity generation growth
Electricity Authority chief executive Sarah Gillies said even more new electricity generation was needed.
How a boom in 'extra long-haul' flights could affect the climate
The main transporter of jet fuel to Auckland Airport is predicting big growth in international flights.
Former National minister accuses Genesis energy of negligence at lake
Chris Finlayson says weeds at the re-opened great walk have caused immeasurable damage. Audio
Big power companies paying large dividends at consumers' expense - unions
Big power companies have been paying excessive dividends to shareholders for the past decade at the expense of consumers, an advocacy group says.
What the new COP28 deal means for climate change
Analysis - Is the climate agreement enough to keep global temperatures in check?
Whangarei fuel prices drop to $2.58pl
There is good news for drivers in Whangarei - fuel prices have plummeted months after the city was lamenting some of the highest prices in the country,. Cut price retailer Allied has opened up in the… Audio
Billboard labels government 'climate extremists' over oil and gas plans
Anyone promoting more fossil fuel use in the midst of a climate crisis deserves to be called out as "extremist", Greenpeace says. Audio
Neighbours oppose solar farm on Blenheim’s rural floodplain
A small group of neighbours between Blenheim and the sea fear a solar farm planned for their quiet neighbourhood will turn it into an industrial-like zone.
Scrapping NZ battery project 'short-sighted' - Otago energy expert
The government confirmed on Sunday it was scrapping the Lake Onslow scheme in Otago. Audio
Lake Onslow power scheme not dead yet says prof behind project
The man behind the Lake Onslow power scheme says the project is not dead in the water and it's not up to the National-led government to dictate New Zealand's future energy policy.
The… Audio
Researcher says stopping Lake Onslow scheme is a bad idea
An energy researcher thinks the government's decision to scrap a pumped hydro scheme at Lake Onslow is presumptuous.
Energy Minister Simeon Brown told me the choice to pull back government investment… Audio