Energy
Electricity retailers required to provide basic protection for customers
Mandatory protection includes how companies should act when considering disconnecting a customer for not paying their bill.
Geothermal, solar and wind drive electricity generation growth
Electricity Authority chief executive Sarah Gillies said even more new electricity generation was needed.
How a boom in 'extra long-haul' flights could affect the climate
The main transporter of jet fuel to Auckland Airport is predicting big growth in international flights.
Former National minister accuses Genesis energy of negligence at lake
Chris Finlayson says weeds at the re-opened great walk have caused immeasurable damage. Audio
Big power companies paying large dividends at consumers' expense - unions
Big power companies have been paying excessive dividends to shareholders for the past decade at the expense of consumers, an advocacy group says.
What the new COP28 deal means for climate change
Analysis - Is the climate agreement enough to keep global temperatures in check?
Whangarei fuel prices drop to $2.58pl
There is good news for drivers in Whangarei - fuel prices have plummeted months after the city was lamenting some of the highest prices in the country,. Cut price retailer Allied has opened up in the… Audio
Billboard labels government 'climate extremists' over oil and gas plans
Anyone promoting more fossil fuel use in the midst of a climate crisis deserves to be called out as "extremist", Greenpeace says. Audio
Neighbours oppose solar farm on Blenheim’s rural floodplain
A small group of neighbours between Blenheim and the sea fear a solar farm planned for their quiet neighbourhood will turn it into an industrial-like zone.
Scrapping NZ battery project 'short-sighted' - Otago energy expert
The government confirmed on Sunday it was scrapping the Lake Onslow scheme in Otago. Audio
Lake Onslow power scheme not dead yet says prof behind project
The man behind the Lake Onslow power scheme says the project is not dead in the water and it's not up to the National-led government to dictate New Zealand's future energy policy.
The… Audio
Researcher says stopping Lake Onslow scheme is a bad idea
An energy researcher thinks the government's decision to scrap a pumped hydro scheme at Lake Onslow is presumptuous.
Energy Minister Simeon Brown told me the choice to pull back government investment… Audio
Plan to build NZ's largest solar farm goes for consultation
A plan to build the country's largest solar farm in the Mackenzie Basin has gone out for consultation - just a month after another nearby solar farm application was denied.
Genesis Energy has target of 95% renewable generation by 2035
The Huntly power station would still be needed for peak demand, but coal use would be reduced and replaced with biomass and possibly hydrogen, while gas would be needed for the transition, Genesis…
Lobby group supports repealing of oil and gas exploration ban
Oil and gas lobby group Energy Resources Aotearoa supports repealing the ban on oil and gas exploration.
Chief executive John Carnegie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Tui oil field decommissioning hits bump in the road
The vessel being used for the project is leaving New Zealand waters without completing the full scope of the work expected, MBIE says.
Concern over NZ's role to protect the Pacific ocean
A climate advocate vows to hold NZ's new government to account following its plans to lift the ban on oil and gas exploration. Audio
No 'immediate benefit to consumers' in plan to upgrade electricity link from south to north
The Commerce Commission is questioning the timing of Transpower's proposed investment in the high voltage link between the North and South Islands.
Wellington social enterprise helps residents pay power bills
A social enterprise in Wellington is helping residents pay their power bills. Toast Electric uses its profits to cut bills for households struggling to afford heating and hot water during winter. And… Audio
West Coast council backs locally generated hydroelectricity
The remote region is facing some major decisions in keeping the lights on and electricty affordable.