Energy
Hundreds without power in Mackenzie District
It's been a chilly night for many residents in the Mackenzie District, where hundreds of households are without power. Alpine Energy chief customer and strategy officer Andrew Kerr spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Helicopter cuts transmission lines, power outage affects thousands
Transpower estimates it will take between 24 and 36 hours to repair the damage.
Meridian's Ruakākā Solar Farm set to start producing power by late 2026
Consent has been granted for a solar power station at Ruakākā in Northland that will produce more than three times the energy of the biggest solar farm currently operating in New Zealand.
Pylon report fallout: The new power the Electricity Authority wants
It wants power to make companies give information in future investigations, such as that into the downed pylon that cut power to Northland this year.
Transpower eyes 'investment', not compensation, after Northland blackout
National grid operator Transpower says it is exploring options for investing in the region following the collapse of a power pylon that led to a large-scale blackout.
Northland businesses consider legal action over power outage
Businesses in Northland are considering legal action against Transpower after a power outage in June that cost the region up to $80 million. North Chamber President Tim Robertson spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Report shows massive power outage in Northland was avoidable
A report from the Electricity Authority's revels Northland's massive power outage in June could have been avoided. Transpower Executive General Manager of Grid Delivery Mark Ryall spoke to Corin Dann.
…Shane Jones calls for heads to roll after report into Northland power outage
The Associate Energy Minister wants heads to roll after a report into the Northland power outage found it was entirely avoidable. Finn Blackwell has more. Audio
Reversal of Taranaki oil and gas ban passes first reading
"New Zealand must look after itself before it cares for the planet", Resources Minister Shane Jones said, with the coalition arguing exploration will deliver energy security.
Report into Northland power outage released
A major new report into the massive power outage across most of Northland found it was entirely avoidable. Transpower executive general manager grid delivery Mark Ryall spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
How floating solar panels could help solve NZ's energy crisis
Analysis - Placing solar panels on wastewater ponds could tackle two problems at once: high power prices and algal growth, Faith Jeremiah writes.
Unpacking the energy impact of data centre boom
Building big energy hungry data centres is a boom industry here with international companies keen to reduce their climate impact by using renewable electricity. Our Climate Change Correspondent Eloise… Audio
Canadian energy company eyes oil and gas in Taranaki
Officials from the company will be in the country next week to visit possible investment targets as well as talk to government officials.
High power prices hit those moving house
Wholesale power prices might have fallen from the atmospheric heights of last month, but independent electricity retailers say that's not the end of the story. Electric Kiwi has supplied data to RNZ… Audio
Power cut to Victoria University amid Kelburn outage
Power is out for about 50 properties in the central Wellington suburb of Kelburn, including Victoria University.
Extra power provided after overnight demand surge
Transpower says measures taken by generators last night has avoided the chance of a power shortage this morning. Demand surged last night and again this morning because of freezing temperatures… Audio
Energy shortage sparks conversation on renewable plans
New Zealand is not short on plans for renewable energy but few projects are making it past the planning stage. Morning Report producer Emma Ricketts finds out why. Audio
Methanex proposes to close Taranaki plant
The country's largest gas user, Methanex, is proposing to shut down its Taranaki methanol plant. New Plymouth mayor Neil Holdom spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Methanex proposes idling plant, cutting jobs in Taranaki
The country's largest gas user is proposing shutting down its Taranaki methanol plant for the foreseeable future, which would result in job losses.
Ruapehu District Mayor on Winstone mills closures
The Ruapehu District is dealing with news that two pulp mills are to close - Mayor Weston Kirton talked with Nathan Rarere. Audio
