Energy
Growing fears summer heat pump use could cause power woes
Energy researchers fear the country will face an electricity shortage next winter if people don't stop using heat pumps in summer. Audio
Air NZ says by 'nearly every overseas port' will require sustainable fuel - but not NZ
The government not joining the international trend to require airlines to replace some fossil fuel with sustainable fuel contributed to the carrier ditching its 2030 climate target, Air NZ says.
Fast-track projects: Govt told to strengthen ties with iwi
The government is being encouraged to engage with iwi to foster Māori economic development.
Electricity Authority put on notice over encouraging competition in energy sector
The government has told the Electricity Authority to get more competitive as it tries to curb soaring electricity prices of late.
Transpower probe may open way for compensation over pylon debacle
The Electricity Authority has confirmed it is investigating the national grid operator following the collapse of a pylon earlier this year.
Transpower, contractor pay up over pylon collapse blackout
The local MP described the $1 million as a "goodwill payment"because neither Transpower nor Omexom were under any legal obligation to pay compensation.
How will Fonterra get off coal to meet climate goals?
Fonterra is typically the country's second biggest burner of coal, but it doesn't expect to get out of the fossil fuel for more than a decade. Chris Kane, Fonterra's director of global engineering and… Audio
Amid timber mill closures, one processer scales up
The Detail - Winstone has shut down two mills citing high electricity costs - but Sequal Lumber mill in Kawerau is getting ready to double production.
Boom or bust in the sawmill industry
Winstone has shut down two mills, citing high electricity costs, but in Kawerau, Sequal sawmill is scaling up to meet demand. Audio
Wind farm big enough to power 150,000 homes could be fast-tracked
A wind farm near Taihape big enough to power 150,000 homes could be on a fast path to construction.
Datacom director on growing data centre power demand
One of the country's experts on data centres says the use of artificial intelligence will explode energy demand. Audio
Taranaki seabed mining protest: 'Not in our best interests'
Hundreds of people have marched in a hīkoi protesting ongoing proposed seabed mining plans off South Taranaki, despite three previous court cases against the plan. Audio
Power restored to Tekapo and Albury
Transpower has completed repairs to its Tekapo-Timaru line after wires were severed by a helicopter.
'Be prepared to receive it back' - Jones on heated confrontation with protesters
The Resources Minister says he has every right to shout back at people if he is being yelled at in public. Audio
Submissions to repeal oil and gas ban open for four days
Submissions on the law change that will repeal the oil and gas exploration ban close on Wednesday after only being open for four working days. Resources Minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Labour on repealing of oil and gas exploration ban
The Resources Minister says repealing the oil and gas exploration ban is about ensuring New Zealand has long-term contingencies in place if we can't build out enough renewables to meet demand… Audio
Transpower works to repair lines damaged by helicopter
Parts of the Mackenzie District are in their 20th hour without power now, as Transpower works to repair lines damaged by a crop-dusting helicopter on Monday. Tekapo community board chair and local… Audio
Hundreds without power in Mackenzie District
It's been a chilly night for many residents in the Mackenzie District, where hundreds of households are without power. Alpine Energy chief customer and strategy officer Andrew Kerr spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Helicopter cuts transmission lines, power outage affects thousands
Transpower estimates it will take between 24 and 36 hours to repair the damage.
Meridian's Ruakākā Solar Farm set to start producing power by late 2026
Consent has been granted for a solar power station at Ruakākā in Northland that will produce more than three times the energy of the biggest solar farm currently operating in New Zealand.
