Energy
Tiwai Point begins talks to continue operating after 2024
The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter has begun talks with power companies to continue operating beyond 2024.
Further reduction of Russian natural gas increases EU energy woes
Reduced Russian natural gas flows into the EU have deepened the economic bloc's energy crisis, with Germany's chemical giant BASF cutting ammonia production further due to soaring prices.
European Union ministers agree to cut gas use 15 pct
European Union energy ministers have agreed to cut gas use by 15 percent between August and March.
EU leaders are worried Russia will cut off gas supplies to Europe and is using energy supplies as a… Audio
Russia-Ukraine war: What peace terms can the West accept?
There is a risk the Ukraine conflict may spark something worse - so peace on the right terms needs to be a priority, Alexander Gillespie writes.
Contact Energy pushed to provide plans for Clyde Dam by early next year
The Otago Regional Council has served an abatement notice to Contact Energy relating to the operation of Clyde Dam.
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Wellington cleaning up after wild weather hit; Thousands stranded after more than 130 flight cancellations; Ferry sailings dropped due to bad weather; Ian Foster set to keep job after series loss… Audio
Europe braces as speculation grows over Nord Stream 1 gas supply
Europe is on edge about the restart of the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline from Russia as annual maintenance is set to end tomorrow, with governments bracing for possible further supply cuts.
Mercury facing charges over billing consumers for termination fees
The Commerce Commission is taking the power company to court for wrongly charging customers termination fees.
Russia strikes cities across Ukraine, gas supplies in focus
Russian forces are keeping up their bombardment of cities with intense shelling, cluster bombs and a missile strike, authorities say.
Electric milk tanker leads Fonterra's charge towards sustainability
The rubber is meeting the road for New Zealand's first electric milk tanker today, as Fonterra's trial Milk-E takes to the streets.
Power restored to hundreds of South Canterbury homes
Hundreds of homes in South Canterbury have had power restored after an outage caused by severe weather.
Future of New Zealand energy set to look very different
The electricity sector is undergoing huge change as companies touting different technology vie for the market share that will be left once we stop burning fossil fuels.
Shift to renewables unlikely to leave NZ in the dark
The country's shift to renewable energy is unlikely to see the lights going out more often.
The electricity sector is undergoing huge change as companies touting different technology vie for the… Audio
Petrol prices: 'Unavoidable rush' expected at pumps when tax cut ends
An Automobile Association advisor says the end of fuel tax relief will see chaos at the pumps. Audio
Fukushima ex-managers ordered to pay $155b in damages over nuclear disaster
The plant's former bosses received the fine for failing to prevent a disaster.
Māori Trust-based dairy business seeks dozens more suppliers
A Taupō based dairy company with a point of difference is looking for 40 new farmer suppliers.
Europe on edge as Nord Stream Russian gas link set for planned shutdown
The pipeline carrying gas to Germany is due for a 10-day annual maintenance with fears it will be extended.
World's first electric jetboat unveiled in Queenstown
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has unveiled the world's first electric jetboat designed for tourism in Queenstown this morning.
Vege growers turn off the heat as coal and gas prices soar
The soaring cost of energy such as coal and gas has led some indoor vegetable growers to turn off their heaters.
Critics blame Contact Energy for turning Lake Dunstan into 'a stinky mess'
Community groups are calling for Contact Energy's Clyde Dam consent conditions to be revisited.
