Energy
Winstone Pulp stops work at sawmill due to electricity costs
The chair of the trade association representing New Zealand's largest electricity users says Winstone Pulp is not the only company struggling with energy costs. Major Electricity Users' Group chair… Audio
High electricity prices force company to stop operating
Major energy users are grappling with extremely high power prices and one timber company has stopped operating to consider if it can keep going. Audio
Soaring electricity prices could see Ruapehu saw mills close
The Tangiwai and Karoio pulp and timber mills are owned by Winstone and employ around 300 people, mainly in the Ohakune area. However, the company said its electricty costs have gone up 600% since… Audio
Ageing cables drive bid to plan electricity supply for decades
Transpower wants feedback on a decision it says would establish the country's electricity pathway for the next 40 years.
Contact Energy to stop charging disconnection fees
Energy hardship advocates are celebrating a decision from Contact Energy to stop charging disconnection fees when households are unable to pay their power bill. Common Grace Aotearoa co-director Kate… Audio
No compensation for Northland after pylon collapse, Transpower says
Transpower said they currently have no way to pay compensation after a Northland power pylon collapse left thousands without electricity in June, and that may be a question for the contractor at… Audio
Too many nuts removed from Northland power pylon - report
Human error caused the disastrous incident that cut power to tens of thousands of people in Northland and cost an estimated $60 million. The investigator's report says the inexperienced work crew… Audio
Two workers on Northland pylon site not properly trained
An investigation into the collapse of a pylon, that led to widespread power outages in Northland, has found that two workers on site hadn't been trained for the work they were doing. One of… Audio
Contractor error to blame for Northland power outage
An investigation into a Transpower pylon that toppled over in Northland in June, cutting power to most of the region, has found contractor error was to blame. Whangarei mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to… Audio
Hydro storage lake levels lower than usual, Transpower says
Transpower says levels in hydro storage lakes are much lower than in previous years.
New Plymouth Airport solar farm ready for take off
The first phase of the project will see 14,400 solar panels installed generating enough power for 2000 homes for a year.
'Atomic bomb hell must never be repeated' - Japan's last survivors
Victims of the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki believe their horrific past must act as a warning for the future.
'Real risk of electrocution' - Unlicensed sparkies on the rise, says ministry
Consumers are being warned to stay away from unlicensed sparkies and not attempt to DIY their own electrical work. Audio
Why Electric Kiwi is closing to new customers - and why it matters
It's hard to see how it could continue doing business, an expert says, and more retailers may hit similar trouble.
Tiwai Point aluminium smelter to cut back its power use
Meridian Energy has invoked a provision of its supply contract requiring the smelter to cut power usage.
Northland MP calls for year-long electricity discount in region
Grant McCallum wants the region-wide discount in compensation for June's blackout.
Govt draft emission plan will result in higher emissions
The Government is facing the heat over its draft Emission Reduction Plan - with climate experts saying it ignores decades of advice, places too much faith in technology that doesn't exist and will… Audio
NZ unlikely to meet long term emissons targets
The government today outlined how it plans to meet New Zealand's emissions goals after scrapping several Labour-era policies. However, the Draft Emissions Reduction Plan shows the country is on track… Audio
Consumer NZ responds to people driving out of town for cheaper fuel
Consumer NZ CEO Jon Duffy speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about people living in one region and driving to a nearby town to get petrol as it is cheaper and some advice to people dealing with this issue. Audio
Motorists travelling out of town to get cheaper fuel
Many motorists around the country said they're paying more for fuel than their nearby neighbouring towns, with some travelling out of their way to get better bang for their buck. There are three… Audio
