Energy
'AI illiterate' NZ at risk of being left behind, expert says
A new $3.5 billion data centre that will be built near Invercargill is being touted as the country's first "artificial intelligence factory" - but will Kiwis get the most out of it?
NZ has lined up with 'MAGA states' on oil, ex Marsden Point boss says
While others are switching to renewables, we're "going down the 1980s path", David Keat says. Audio
Should NZ be using the oil shock to accelerate its use of EVs?
Mike Casey is an entrepreneur and cherry orchardist who has electrified all the machines on his farm. He is also the CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa, a charity dedicated to electrifying millions of fossil… Audio
Minister Shane Jones responds to fuel insecurity concerns
Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones who is the Minister responsible for fuel security spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Latest developments from the Strait of Hormuz
With no obvious end to the Iran war in sight oil, is again trading around $100USD a barrel. And, rising energy prices and fears of shortage are sending shivers through the world economy. AP reporter… Audio
Trump happy price of oil is rising, saying US will make 'a lot of money'
The comments sparked criticism from some lawmakers, who accused him of caring only about rich people.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 13 March
Call for the government to encourage working from home to ease fuel costs; Nelson's mayor responds to Air New Zealand flight cancellations affecting the region; Expert says the government must act to… Audio
Petrol companies warned against unreasonable price hikes
The Commerce Commission is putting fuel companies on notice if they hike prices too high at the pump. Audio
Oil unlikely to hit $200 a barrel, US energy chief says
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says he expects the price spike to last weeks, not months. Audio
Renewable energy generation hits new high, gas at 46-year low
Abundant rainfall at the country's hydro lakes has led to record levels of renewable energy generation.
Explainer: Strategic oil reserves, a crisis cushion
Strategic oil reserves act as a cushion in case of economic shocks or disruptions - here is how and why they came about.
Oil prices rise despite record release of global backup reserves
The move to release oil stocks came as Iran said it was ready for a long war of attrition that would "destroy" the world economy.
NZ will release six days of fuel amid global concerns over supply
Energy Minister Shane Jones says New Zealand is obliged to contribute to the IEA's release. Audio
Ministers meet over NZ fuel stores and supply chain impacts
Senior ministers got together last night to discuss the country's fuel stores and supply chain impacts from the conflict in the Middle East. Minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Energy Agency proposes record release of emergency oil reserves
The International Energy Agency has proposed a record release of emergency oil reserves, in an attempt to stabilise the market. Correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Think Big
As our government tries to fix NZ's energy crisis, and tensions in the Middle East rattle global energy markets, we look back at the oil shocks of the 1970s and how they reshaped New Zealand’s energy… Video, Audio
Could New Zealand really run out of oil?
Official figures show we have more than the 90 days of oil stocks required under our international obligations. Dulani Jayasuriya from the Auckland University Business School says those numbers… Audio
Diesel-reliant Chatham Islands brace for energy shock
The Chatham Islands, that rely heavily on diesel to power the island, are bracing for an energy shock. While some of the island is now powered by the Point Durham wind farm that opened in November… Audio
Oil market volatility hiking up fuel prices for airlines
Oil market volatility caused by war in the Middle East is already fueling price hikes beyond the petrol pump. Air Zealand raised its fares today and said if the conflict leads to continued elevated… Audio
'Rockets and feathers' effect: The phenomenon behind soaring gas prices
Do petrol prices rise faster when oil increases, than they fall when it drops?
