Energy
'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
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.
AudioCoromandel 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.
Gisborne District Council settles on zero net carbon by 2030
Gisborne District Council is one step closer to its goal of reaching carbon neutrality, adopting a 2030 net-zero target at a Thursday meeting.
Pain at the pump: Why is it so expensive to fill your car with petrol?
The price of petrol has skyrocketed to more than $3 a litre across most of the motu - is it going to keep going up? Audio
Pain at the pump: Why is it so expensive to fill your car with petrol?
The price of petrol has skyrocketed to more than $3 a litre across most of the motu - is it going to keep going up?
AudioWaitomo warning about rising petrol prices 'no gimmick', company says
The Waitomo fuel company says comments it made on Friday about an imminent price rise were about being transparent with customers - and not a marketing stunt.
Waitomo warns customers fuel prices about to go up
Fuel company Waitomo has warned customers its petrol prices are about to go up from the end of the week.
Waitomo Group Managing Director Jimmy Ormsby talks to Lisa Owen.
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Energy Minister Megan Woods on NZ's fuel security
Earlier this week Nine to Noon looked at the big change on the way to how we get fuel into, and around, New Zealand. After nearly 60 years, the Marsden Point Refinery will shut down its processing… Audio
Oil prices plunge as UAE supports supply boost
The move could ease a supply crunch as the West and allies shun Russian oil.