Energy
Lodestone Energy raises $300m to fund five large solar farms
A company looking to build five large scale solar farms has got the financial backing of some well heeled and known investors.
Australia faces a 'perfect storm' on gas supply as prices soar
The new Energy Minister has warned Australia is on the precipice of a gas crisis, and the problem will not be solved quickly.
EU arrives at compromise deal on banning Russian oil
European Union leaders have agreed a compromise plan to block more than two-thirds of Russian oil imports after Hungary opposed a total ban.
Gas users face higher bills after hikes by operators approved
Natural gas consumers face higher bills after the Commerce Commission approved an increase in charges by gas pipeline operators.
The Week in Detail: Bromley stench, renewable energy and monkeypox
The Detail brings you the issues that matter every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
IMF to release $900m when Pakistan removes fuel price caps - source
Pakistan entered a three-year, $6 billion IMF deal in 2019, but about half of the funds are yet to be released.
Can NZ hit its renewable electricity goal?
The government's set an ambitious target of hitting 100 percent of electricity generation from renewable sources by 2030 – but it is achievable? Audio
Disrupted air travel factor in first-half loss of almost $6m for Gentrack
The airports and utilities software developer has reported a bigger first-half loss, due in part to customer insolvencies and a downturn in air travel.
Feasibility update on $4 billion Lake Onslow project expected next month
An update on the feasibility of a $4 billion pumped hydro storage in Central Otago is expected next month.
Magpie takes out power supply to 7000 Wairarapa homes
Power has been restored to most of the 7000 homes in Wairarapa that were without electricity earlier today after a magpie flew into a transformer.
Australian company to offer free charging for EVs in New Zealand
A new competitor is entering the country's electric vehicle charging network, promising free charging and hoping to shake up the existing monopoly.
Brisbane refinery a plus in Ampol takeover of Z Energy - CEO
Z Energy's new owner says New Zealand will have greater fuel security as a result of its takeover.
Climate Commission chair Rod Carr on emissions reduction plan
Kathryn speaks with Climate Commission Chair, Dr Rod Carr about the government's first Emissions Reduction Plan released yesterday. The plan is the government's response to the Climate Change… Audio
'Notoriously challenging': Motor industry predicts rocky pathway ahead for EV initiative
The road to discounting electric cars for low-income families is likely to be bumpy, some in the industry are warning. Audio
Low income families get chance to get new EVs
As you heard earlier, low-income families who scrap their old car will get funding to buy a low-emitting vehicle in a $569 million scheme announced yesterday. It's one of the measures forming the… Audio
Military expert predicts larger mobilisation in Russia
Dr Jack Watling is Research Fellow at the Royal United Services Institut, a British defence and security think tank. He joins the show to discuss the situation in Ukraine and when, not if, a larger… Audio
Fuel prices hit all time high of $3.15 a litre in Auckland
Petrol prices hit an all time high with wide disparity in prices across different companies, says Gaspy spokesperson.
Solar power: companies plan to start building at multiple sites
The country's transition to renewable energy has been given another boost, with another large scale solar project being tabled by developers.
Z Energy buyout attracts Commerce Commission scrutiny
The Commerce Commission is considering whether Mobil Oil's plan to buy Z Energy's jet fuel assets would substantially lessen downstream competition in the market.
Petrol prices could stay high for years as 'perfect storm' contributes to cost
A pricing expert says it's possible petrol could stay at the $3 per litre mark for the next few years.
