Energy
Households paying more for power because of low-user tariff phase-out - report
Forty percent of New Zealanders are paying more in their power bills because of the phase-out of low-user tariffs, according to a new report. Audio
How much difference does a pylon make to house prices?
About 11,000 people around the country have Transpower "assets" such as pylons on their land. Another almost 20,000 have power lines running above.
Diesel importers required to increase reserves to 28 days
The new requirement - which kicks in from July 2028 - will apply to importers with more than a 10 percent market share.
Alpine Energy ordered to refund $16.9m after overcharging
The Commerce Commission allowed the Timaru-based electricity provider to increase prices based on incorrect information.
Alpine Energy ordered to refund $16.9m after overcharging
The Commerce Commission allowed the Timaru-based electricity provider to increase prices based on incorrect information.
Marsden Point closure sparks five-year delay, re-location of $70m glasshouse
Northland will likely miss out on a multimillion-dollar, government-backed vegetable growing operation following the closure of the Marsden Point refinery near Whangārei.
Power bills set to surge as several higher charges take effect
Most Kiwis are paying too much for power and could offset the latest price rises if they switched providers or plans, an expert says. Audio
Solar power's moment in the sun as demand booms
Why it feels like a new solar project is announced every other week. Audio
Life after cars for Leaf batteries
An Irish entrepreneur is recycling old Nissan leaf batteries and has begun turning some of them into energy storage for the home. How is it done, and is it possible here in New Zealand? Audio
Good riddance to bad rubbish at a north Auckland tip
More than half of Auckland's rubbish gets dumped at one landfill, where waste is turned into energy to power homes and grow food.
Good riddance to bad rubbish at a north Auckland tip
More than half of Auckland's rubbish gets dumped at one landfill, where waste is turned into energy to power homes and grow food. Audio
Work set to begin on $227 million Northland solar farm
Meridian said work would start in August this year, and the solar farm's annual output would be enough to power around half the homes in Northland.
Shane Jones to meet iwi leaders to discuss geothermal energy
The Resources and Regional Development Minister will be trying to convince iwi of the benefits of tapping geothermal energy under Māori-owned land, when he meets with around 40 iwi groups at a hui in… Audio
Māori landowners hit back over concerns for river energy plans
Olympic silver medallist Luuka Jones who grew up paddling the Kaituna River says its loss for her sport will be devastating.
International conflicts see prices at petrol pump fall
Fuel prices are down 5 percent, despite earlier predictions they could top $3 a litre. Audio
Fuel prices drop up to five percent in month
But one bit of relief for consumers has been fuel prices, which have actually dropped by up to 5 percent over the past month. Gaspy spokesperson Mike Newton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Rainfall lifts dry hydro lakes - but more needed
The weekend brought 300 millimetres of rain but it's not enough to support power demands over the winter. Audio
Consent for Southland Wind Farm declined
Contact Energy said it was an important project to support energy security of supply for all New Zealanders.
'Classic greenwashing': Gas company removes ad after complaints
Clarus has pulled an ad which said renewable gas was flowing in its pipelines.
Transpower given more powers to manage supply risks
The changes were made as the energy sector looks to avoid a repeat of the shortages seen last autumn.
