Energy
Kohirā Solar Farm: Northland sheep benefiting from the power of the sun
Kohirā is a solar farm near Kaitaia that is experimenting with agrivoltaics - combining agriculture with harvesting the energy of the sun. They run sheep under the solar panels and are looking at… Audio
How will NZ meet its booming power demand?
Commerce and industry are expected to drive growing electricity demand in the short term. In the 2030s, higher EV uptake will drive the trend.
Australian gas company tests home green hydrogen; future uses unclear
An Australian gas company is piping green hydrogen into people's homes, closely watched by backers of a similar project awaiting approval in this country. But it's not clear that the future of… Audio
Aucklanders wake to lower fuel prices
The regional fuel tax is no more - but one commentator says shopping around makes a bigger difference, anyway. Audio
Australia's possible nuclear future: Path to net zero or political gamble?
The main opposition party in Australia is thinking of taking the nuclear option as the country looks to pivot away from coal-fired power generation. Would the Australian people ever approve of such a… Audio
Contact to cover fixed line charges for those hit by major power outage
Last week more than 100,000 people were left without power after a Transpower pylon fell over.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 June 2024
On today's episode, bad weather has been battering Te Tai Rawhiti and Hawkes Bay leading to states of emergency being declared in the small community of Te Karaka near Gisborne, further south in… Audio
Survey shows concerns about electricity cost
A new survey shows about two-thirds of residential customers are concerned about electricity costs. Bundle deals are becoming increasingly popular, with one third of residents bundling their power… Audio
Who should pay compensation for the Northland power blackout?
Visual journalist Marika Khabazi asked people who they think should be coughing up compensation for the Northland blackout. Audio
Local businesses call for compensation after Northland outage
Northland businesses could be eyeing a potential class action for compensation after last week's massive power outage caused when transpower maintenance crew unbolting the feet of the pylon causing it… Audio
Power companies focus on ways to keep gas supply up
Importing natural gas looks like a viable option to make up for declining local production, a power company says.
Why businesses are seeking compensation not insurance after outage
Northland businesses are pushing for compensation from Transpower for last week's blackout across most of the region.
Chatham Islands makes plea amid 'grim' fuel situation
The islands are critically low on fuel and while a back up boat with limited supplies is due to arrive tomorrow, locals are pleading for a long term solution. Audio
Transpower reveals why pylon collapsed causing power cut
Transpower has revealed why a high-voltage pylon suddenly fell over last week, cutting power to 100,000 properties, it was due to contractors removing too many nuts from bolts connecting the tower to… Audio
Chatham Islands critically low on fuel supplies
Chathams Island Mayor Monique Croon speaks to Lisa Owen about the Chatham Islands being critically low on fuel supplies, forcing rationing and fears everything could grind to a halt; with locals… Audio
Northland power cut: Business Chamber unimpressed, failure 'not fair'
There is a "huge infrastructure deficit" in Northland and recent failures were "just not fair" on the region, Darryn Fisher says. Audio
Northland Business Chamber unimpressed by power failure
Northland's business chamber says it feels like critical infrastructure providers "just don't care" about the region. Transpower has reconnected one of the region's two 220-kilovolt circuits, propping… Audio
Northland electricity supply back but fragile
Northlanders' electricity supply is back at full capacity, although the network is still in a fragile state. Transpower has reconnected one of the region's two 220-kilovolt circuits, propping it up… Audio
Supply ship heads to Chatham Islands with much-needed fuel
The island group, 800km east of the South Island, had run out of petrol after bad weather forced a barge to turn around.
The critical corrosion affecting power pylons
The vast bulk of Transpower's electricity towers are over 35 years old, and few have been put up in the last three decades.
