Energy
What 'running out' supply means for households still using gas
Gas reserve projections for 2029 may be reached much sooner.
Gas company urges political consensus on drilling for more fossil fuels
I nvestors will not be drawn to new gas field developments without broad political consensus, says one of the country's few oil and gas companies.
Formal complaint lodged against Transpower over tower collapse
The collapse of the national grid operator's tower in Northland cut electricity to 88,000 customers.
Seven sneaky ways to save power
An energy efficiency expert breaks down what you should be doing, and just how much you could save by doing them. Audio
How to save money on power this winter
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority says there are some energy-saving things that you can do that could help cut your bills, without denting your lifestyle too much. Money correspondent… Audio
Power cuts in Southland, Otago could run into Monday
Extended power blackouts are affecting thousands in parts of the lower South Island, after strong winds.
Bipartisan support emerging for financing home solar
The CEO of advocacy group Rewiring Aotearoa Mike Casey joins Emile Donovan. Audio
'Worrying': Businesses fear speaking out on high energy costs
Many businesses fear jeopardising future energy contracts if they are critical which is troubling, the Auckland Business Chamber boss says.
Giant battery: first stage of Ruakākā Energy Park switched on
The country's first super-sized grid-connected battery will help improve Northland's energy resilience in future power outages, Meridian Energy says.
Giant grid-connected battery site set to open at Marsden Point, Northland
The site covers an area the size of two rugby fields and consists of 80 shipping-container-sized batteries.
Meridian Energy to replace five transformers at Manapōuri Power Station
Meridian said the decision came after advice from independent experts.
Where is NZ's cheapest petrol?
For a long time, New Zealand's cheapest petrol was often found at Gull Atiamuri. That's no longer the case, according to fuel price monitoring app Gaspy. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to… Audio
Government may face big hole in climate plan
A huge chunk of the nation's next emissions budget rests on a single project, which the owner now says probably won't happen.
Octopus Energy on Transpower warnings of electricity blackouts
An Electricity retailer says if the government acts quickly it could reduce the risk of electricity blackouts next winter. Octopus Energy's chief operating officer Margaret Cooney spoke to Corin Dann.
…Transpower warns NZ could face power shortages next winter
The national grid operator had expected that demand would exceed supply by 2030, but its latest assessment says that could now happen in 2026. Transpower chief executive James Kilty spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Transpower warns of higher blackout risk in winter next year
Previous estimates had the margin between demand and supply lasting until 2030, but that has reduced dramatically.
What went wrong for Flick?
It set out to "disrupt Aotearoa's outdated, self-serving" electricity industry, but is now being folded into one of the country's big gentailers. What happened?
Wild weather gives a boost to the energy generation sector
On top of a turbine in the windy city, The Detail learns why too much wind isn't a good thing.
Powering New Zealand from a Wellington wind farm
On top of a turbine in the windy city, The Detail learns why too much wind isn't a good thing. Audio
World's first commercial-scale e-methanol plant opens in Denmark
Shipping giant Maersk is set to buy part of the production as a low-emission fuel for its fleet of container ships.
