Energy
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.
Z Energy to sell Flick Electricity to Meridian
Meridian will pay $70 million for Flick's 41,000 customers, lifting its market share to about 18 percent.
Vietnam, Russia agree to sign nuclear power plant pact
Hanoi says it expects the first nuclear power plants to be online between 2030 and 2035.
Tama Toki: Bringing the energy to Great Barrier Island
Entrepreneur Tama Toki's new venture Aotea Energy is solar energy project for rural communities on Aotea/Great Barrier Island. Video, Audio
Small number of Wellington houses still without electricity after storm
High winds in the capital saw thousands lose power last week.
Wellington storm: Nearly 300 still without electricity after last week's gales
Several hundred Wellington homes still have no power since the huge storm that tore down numerous trees and power lines last week. Audio
Nearly 300 still without power in Wellington after storms
Nearly 300 people are still without power across the capital, four days after 150 kilometre winds battered the region. Utility Disputes Commissioner Neil Mallon spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
AI use could drive higher power demand
The country's biggest electricity lines company is warning artificial intelligence is becoming a big wildcard in how much demand Auckland faces. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Wellington Electricity on power outage
Many Wellington residents are angry that Wellington Electricity has kept them in the dark, both in terms of power and information. Chief executive Greg Skelton spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Some Wellington residents still without power after storm
Some Wellington residents have spent three to four days without power in the aftermath of the recent storm. Brooklyn resident Sean Keaney, who has been powerless since Thursday night, spoke to Alexa… Audio
Artificial intelligence a wildcard in electricity demand
An AI expert at a Waikato symposium recently pointed to a carafe of water, and told the audience using generative AI to produce a page of answers would use that much.
Wellington residents without power 'left in limbo' as power outage goes on
Frustration is mounting among residents in Wellington who have been without power since early Thursday.
Energy generators, retailers, lines companies join forces to back transition plan
The new Energy Transition Framework includes generators, retailers, lines and distribution companies, independent consumer and advisory representatives and regulators acting as observers.
Electricity restored in Spain and Portugal after massive blackout
Electricity has now been restored to more than 99 percent of mainland Spain and almost completely in Portugal. Former RNZ journalist Samantha Mythen spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Government exploring Northland-to-Auckland 'energy bridge'
Shane Jones says if the $2 million study proves it viable, it could turn Northland into a major power-exporting region and reduce prices nationally.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 29 April 2025
In today's episode, the Finance Minister has announced the government will slash new spending in the upcoming budget, Wellington will elect a new mayor later this year after Tory Whanau confirmed she… Audio
How do power prices compare around the country?
What lots of households pay for their power bills has increased this month, as lines charges and other price rises filtered through. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Solar energy company Lodestone raises $50m, not ready for public listing
Fast-growing solar power company Lodestone Energy says a public listing could be on the cards in the future, but it is not ready yet.
