Energy
Connections to national power grid to be easier, faster
The focus will be on reducing cost and time for businesses.
Hundreds of properties without power in Northland due to gales
Of the 500 homes still without electricity, most are in the Kaipara Harbour Coastal settlement of Tinopai. Northpower chief operating officer Mike Gibbs spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Devastating rain brings silver lining for winter power supply
The rapid decline of hydro storage following a dry period at the start of the year have been reversed by recent heavy rain.
Big power retailers forced to offer cheaper off peak power
Big power retailers are being forced into offering cheaper prices in off peak hours. Meridian Energy chief customer officer Lisa Hannifin spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Big electricity retailers forced to lower off-peak power prices
The Electricity Authority has announced new rules for the retailers.
Can gas from food scraps fill an energy void?
Proponents of biogas say it has the potential to help fill the shortfall from declining gas fields in this country. Audio
Could a Kiwi company crack nuclear fusion?
The race to produce a new generation of clean energy is on, and one New Zealand company is in the running.
Electric Kiwi new move to encourage renewable energy projects
The small power retailer says it's a significant opportunity for New Zealand's renewable developers .
Soaring power prices spark call for urgent sector reform
The group's open letter to the Prime Minister calls for urgent reform of the energy sector as consumers, businesses struggle to keep the heat on and wholesale costs climb.
Almost 30,000 homes without electricity in Northland regain connection
Power was interrupted at 11.19pm on Friday.
How to keep your power bill down this winter
The price of electricity has gone up almost 9 percent in the past year and 20 percent of Kiwis are struggling with their bills. Audio
Pensioners pinching pennies to pay for power
They're turning off hot water cylinders for days, heading to bed as soon as it is dark and eating tinned food cold to keep the lights on, Age Concern says. Audio
Concerns about energy security prompt hunt for more power
Genesis Energy says it is "actively exploring" new generation for the Huntly Power Station amid concerns about the country's energy security.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 1 July 2025
In today's episode, the Government announces it will introduce new penalties for those who hurl coward punches, to reflect the gravity of their crime. The weight-loss injection Wegovy, that has the… Audio
Destruction of 100-year-old pōhutukawa 'a travesty' - landscape designer
An award-winning landscape designer has weighed into a stoush over the felling of a 100-year-old pōhutukawa in New Plymouth.
Power company seeks to drain more from Lake Hāwea
Lake Hāwea residents are alarmed by a power company proposal that could dramatically lower their local shoreline.
Gas costs keep rising, but so too do the number of new householders using it
New Zealand is running out of gas and prices are rising - but that hasn't stopped some households from hooking up.
The double-whammy bill natural gas users have to pay
New Zealand is running out of gas and prices are rising - but that hasn't stopped some households from hooking up Audio
Stewart Island solar farm to fight high power prices gets funding
The government is providing $15 million for a solar farm on Stewart Island with the hope of reducing steep power prices.
Fuel prices may rise due to Iran - Israel conflict
Instability in the middle east often raises the question of what could happen to fuel prices. AA principal policy advisor Terry Collins spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
