Energy
Vector's smart meters attracting interest from potential buyers, investors
The country's biggest electricity lines company is considering the future of its smart metering.
Rush on gas guzzlers before clean car rules introduced
It was pedal to the metal last month as buyers raced to snap up gas guzzlers - utes and SUVs - ahead of the high emissions vehicle fee introduced this month.
Motor Industry Association figures show… Video, Audio
The Panel with Sue Kedgley and Andrew Hoggard (Part 2)
Panellists Sue Kedgley and Andrew Hoggard discuss the housing crisis, property tax, lava lamps and the listener poll results on nuclear power. Audio
Company allowed to search for oil and gas off Taranaki coast despite ban
An environmentalist says a decision to allow an oil and gas company to search off the coast of Taranaki shows the 2018 exploration ban is not genuine.
Scientists race to finish key UN climate report
UN scientists set to publish a major study on how the world can limit global warming in the coming decades.
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Catherine Robertson (Part 2)
Panellists Nick Leggett and Catherine Robertson discuss online harrassment of women politicians, funding a wheelchair-friendly ride share service, and the energy entrepreneur named 2022's Young New… Audio
Refining NZ relaunches as Channel Infrastructure
Refining New Zealand has officially relaunched its business as Channel Infrastructure.
Z Energy blames NZTA's bitumen import plans for market exit
The shutdown of Marsden Point oil refinery is causing ructions in the road building industry which is already under intense pressure.
'Real turning point': Wind and solar now supply 10% of world electricity
Wind turbines and solar panels produced 10 percent of global electricity in 2021 but coal also had a resurgence.
NZ Super Fund explores offshore wind energy opportunity in partnership
It has partnered with Danish investment firm Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to see if such a project would be in the South Taranaki Bight.
Northland councils voice strong support for renewable energy zone pilot
Northland local government is strongly in favour of Tai Tokerau becoming New Zealand's first renewable energy zone pilot.
Ministers told to be 'cautious' about subsidising green hydrogen production
The environment watchdog is calling for the country to take stock of its whole energy set-up before charging down a path to green hydrogen.
Call for govt to subsidise sustainable aviation fuel
A trans-Tasman alliance is calling on the government to partner with the private sector to accelerate the use of biofuels by the aviation sector.
The energy problem
Two stories on addressing our energy problem - using AI to maximise locally produced renewable energy and reducing the carbon footprint of ammonia production. Audio
Coromandel power cut caused by piece of plastic
The lights were out far and wide in the Thames-Coromandel district, and even part of the Hauraki district for several hours today, costing some businesses big time.
All because a chunk of wayward… Video, Audio
Rushed review may open door to more mining on conservation land
Opinion: The government's plans to fast-track a review of some ecologically important land could result in the loss of legal protections for some conservation land, Matthew Hall and Allan Brent write.
AA welcomes cut to fuel taxes
The government is knocking 25 cents off per litre off fuel excise tax for three months - with the change coming into effect tonight.
They will also cut a further 25 cents a litre from road user… Video, Audio
Finance Minister details fuel tax cuts
The government has announced it is slashing fuel taxes and public transport fares will halve for three months, as the cost of petrol continues to soar.
The fuel excise is currently about 70 cents per… Video, Audio
Govt cuts fuel tax, halves public transport fares for 3 months
Brace yourselves for a 'wicked perfect storm' says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine creates a global energy crisis.
In the last hour, the government has announced it's… Audio
Ampol plans to sell Gull Petroleum to Allegro Funds pending approvals
The country's third biggest fuel retailer, Gull Petroleum, is to get a new owner.
