Energy
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.
Refining NZ ripe for investors when it transitions to Channel Infrastructure - report
The country's three major oil companies will be tempted to sell their shares in Refining NZ as it moves from processing crude to storage making it a ripe takeover target, according to Forsyth Barr…
'I don't think we've seen the end of petrol price rises' - Robertson
New Zealanders are being warned to expect fuel prices to keep climbing as long as the war in Ukraine continues. Audio
Russia warns of oil import ban as little progress made at Ukraine talks
There are growing fears of an energy war after the US pushed its allies to ban Russian oil imports due to its invasion of Ukraine.
Oil hits 13-year high as US mulls Russia crude ban
Consumers are feeling the impact of higher energy costs as fuel prices and household bills jump.
The sticky issue of closing Marsden Point amid global oil uncertainty
Big changes are coming to the way we get fuel into, and around, the country - and there are warnings about the huge implications of getting it wrong. The price of petrol is already burning a hole… Audio
Drilling campaign almost doubles Māui gas field's production - OMV
OMV says its in-fill drilling campaign at Māui A off the coast of Taranaki has almost doubled 2021 production levels, making it the country's largest gas field once more.
