Energy
'Damage done': Oil exploration ban reversal unlikely to keep up with demand - industry
Gas industry insiders doubt the ban reversal will attract investors or boost supply, citing policy and infrastructure issues. Audio
How the government plans to give certainty to gas investors
Investors are still scared to get back into the market in the event of another ban. Audio
Eco-friendly alternatives to cryptocurrencies come with their own risks
Analysis - The emergence of an eco-friendly alternative provides hope, and a few concerns, for cypto users.
Mercury expands Kaiwera Downs wind farm after Tiwai deal
The investment will increase the capacity of the wind farm to make it the second largest in New Zealand.
How to make money by reducing electricity consumption
Consumers will need to "think a bit differently" and lower their electricity consumption to see gains. Audio
Octopus Energy's no power cashback
An energy company offering to pay its customers to use less power. The cash back is for people who cut their energy consumption when there's a conserve power warning issued. Octopus Energy Chief… Audio
NZ's planned $20m investment in Niue renewable energy project
Christopher Luxon says a new large-scale, renewable energy project in Niue should be operating by the the end of next year.
Concerns about $2 billion subsidy for Tiwai
Analysis - Certainty for Southland, the energy market and successive governments is valuable, but the smelter may have found a way to earn millions in subsidies.
'Catastrophe': Labour attacks Budget over cuts for housing
Cuts to Warmer Kiwi Homes and public housing maintenance were among changes in this year's budget.
Gas or electric appliances: What's cheaper?
300,000 households rely on gas for cooking, heating or hot water - but there's a catch. Audio
New Tīwai Point deal could reinforce coal use for electricity - Greenpeace
Greenpeace says the smelter's closure could have led to lower electricity prices, but South Port says there's widespread relief over the 20-year deal.
ComCom plan would see $15-a-month electricity bill rises
Higher electricity prices are necessary to fund investment in the electricity network, says commissioner Vhari McWha.
Electricity infrastructure demands to push monthly bills up
The Commerce Commission says the average electricity bill is set to increase by $15 a month from April next year. Audio
Where does our electricity come from?
Electricity - how do we generate it, how does it get from a hydrostation to our kettles, and where is the technology heading? Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 24 May
On today's episode, Resources Minister Shane Jones joins us to discuss the Government's plans to double the value of New Zealand's mining industry in little more than a decade, the Dunedin mayor says… Audio
Some mineral extraction is worse than others says energy expert
An expert on energy transitions says mining can never be completely clean, but some minerals and methods of extraction are far worse than others. University of Canterbury senior lecturer in civil and… Audio
Resources Minister Shane Jones on plans to expand mining industry
The Government has unveiled how it plans to double the value of New Zealand's mining industry in little more than a decade. Resources Minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Attempts to get more gas from Kupe field fail
Genesis said the joint venture's "intervention" efforts had been unable to produce sufficient flow to sustain operation of the well because of reservoir pressure level and liquid inflows.
How Tesla's falling share price has hit KiwiSavers
One KiwiSaver manager is both topping the table, with an annual return of 150.4 percent in one fund, and a huge loss in another. What's going on?
Manawa Energy profit holds steady after selling retail arm
Power generator Manawa Energy says it has delivered a solid first full-year result
