Energy
Clean energy group questions lack of solar support
A clean energy industry body is surprised that the government's chosen not to incentivise the uptake of solar panels. Gareth Williams of the Sustainable Energy Association spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Energy analyst on Iran's response to war affecting oil prices
Melissa Chan-Green talks with energy analyst Gaurav Sharma about the Iran war and impact on oil prices. Audio
Documents show solar support plan was shelved
Rooftop solar is one of the cheapest ways to cut power bills - yet internal documents show the government shelved a potential subsidy package and moved to prioritise imported gas instead. Kirsty… Audio
'A fuel which is under our control' - shifting from our reliance on gas and coal
With LNG on the way, The Detail looks at two possible fuel alternatives that could deal to New Zealand's reliance on gas and coal
How supercritical geothermal energy could change our future
With LNG on the way, The Detail looks at two possible fuel alternatives that could deal to New Zealand's reliance on gas and coal. Audio
Is it fair that prices rise as power companies bank profits?
Consumer NZ is asking how it is fair that power prices are rising at the same time as power companies are reporting large profits. Audio
Meridian Energy back in profit
Meridian Energy is back in profit after last year's dry year loss, posting a $227 million dollar half-year result. Chief Executive Mike Roan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Meridian Energy back in black amid strong generation
The company has returned to profitability after last year's dry-year driven loss.
Hundreds still without power after last week's storm
Most of those still cut off are in the Whanganui-Rangitīkei region, says Powerco.
Gensis Energy customers face price increases despite profit bump
Some Genesis Energy customer's are facing price shocks, at the same time the company's revealed a massive bump in profit. It yesterday announced a half year profit of $95 million compared to $70… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 February 2026
A high-profile longevity influencer and author Peter Attia is the latest to have his reputation shredded as the fallout continues from the Epstein files. Correspondent Simon Marks talks us through the… Audio
Govt invests $200 million into power firm Genesis
The government is pouring in $200 million of taxpayers money into the power firm Genesis. The money is to make sure it keeps the Crown shareholding at or above 51% - and is needed because the… Audio
Seabed miners have not given up push in Sth Taranaki
Seabed mining and natural gas, LDR's Craig Ashworth reports from Taranaki Audio
Contact Energy looks to raise millions for renewable projects
Contact Energy's looking to raise more than half a billion dollars to fund three large-scale renewable generation projects. Contact Energy Chief Executive Mike Fuge spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Infrastructure anxiety, AI feeds fake news flood
Solid and liquid sewage is streaming into the sea in the capital, as the government says we need to import gas to ease energy shortages. Flaky infrastructure is an election year issue again - but are… Audio
Infrastructure anxiety, AI feeds fake news flood
Solid and liquid sewage is streaming into the sea in the capital, as the government says we need to import gas to ease energy shortages. Flaky infrastructure is an election year issue again - but are… Audio
Wet summer keeps electricity hydro lakes full
Record rainfall in both the North and South Islands in January saw flows coming into the lakes exceed historical averages.
What imported gas will mean for homes and businesses
The government's plan has triggered an explosive row over the difference between a tax and a levy.
LNG plan sparks showdown in parliament
The Government's LNG plan has triggered an explosive row over the difference between a tax and a levy, but the major question is whether it will keep the lights on Audio
Explainer: What exactly is a LNG terminal?
This week the Government announced plans to build a Liquefied Natural Gas terminal in Taranaki. The facility - estimated to cost "north of $2bn" - will enable us to import gas from the rest of the… Audio
