Energy
Small number of Wellington houses still without electricity after storm
High winds in the capital saw thousands lose power last week.
Wellington storm: Nearly 300 still without electricity after last week's gales
Several hundred Wellington homes still have no power since the huge storm that tore down numerous trees and power lines last week. Audio
Nearly 300 still without power in Wellington after storms
Nearly 300 people are still without power across the capital, four days after 150 kilometre winds battered the region. Utility Disputes Commissioner Neil Mallon spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
AI use could drive higher power demand
The country's biggest electricity lines company is warning artificial intelligence is becoming a big wildcard in how much demand Auckland faces. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Wellington Electricity on power outage
Many Wellington residents are angry that Wellington Electricity has kept them in the dark, both in terms of power and information. Chief executive Greg Skelton spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Some Wellington residents still without power after storm
Some Wellington residents have spent three to four days without power in the aftermath of the recent storm. Brooklyn resident Sean Keaney, who has been powerless since Thursday night, spoke to Alexa… Audio
Artificial intelligence a wildcard in electricity demand
An AI expert at a Waikato symposium recently pointed to a carafe of water, and told the audience using generative AI to produce a page of answers would use that much.
Wellington residents without power 'left in limbo' as power outage goes on
Frustration is mounting among residents in Wellington who have been without power since early Thursday.
Energy generators, retailers, lines companies join forces to back transition plan
The new Energy Transition Framework includes generators, retailers, lines and distribution companies, independent consumer and advisory representatives and regulators acting as observers.
Electricity restored in Spain and Portugal after massive blackout
Electricity has now been restored to more than 99 percent of mainland Spain and almost completely in Portugal. Former RNZ journalist Samantha Mythen spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Government exploring Northland-to-Auckland 'energy bridge'
Shane Jones says if the $2 million study proves it viable, it could turn Northland into a major power-exporting region and reduce prices nationally.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 29 April 2025
In today's episode, the Finance Minister has announced the government will slash new spending in the upcoming budget, Wellington will elect a new mayor later this year after Tory Whanau confirmed she… Audio
How do power prices compare around the country?
What lots of households pay for their power bills has increased this month, as lines charges and other price rises filtered through. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Solar energy company Lodestone raises $50m, not ready for public listing
Fast-growing solar power company Lodestone Energy says a public listing could be on the cards in the future, but it is not ready yet.
'No easy answers': Review to probe hydro storage policy
"Making it easier to use contingent hydro storage to reduce gas and coal burn may feel like a no-brainer, but it isn't," Transpower says.
Calls for change to rules for trimming trees near power lines
The group representing lines companies says the rules for trimming trees near power lines are outdated and need fixing. Electricity Networks Aotearoa Chief Executive Tracey Kai spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Thousands without power in Northland
Thousands of households in Northland are also without power. Charlotte Cook speaks to Michael Gibbs, the chief operating officer for Northpower, which operates in the Whangarei and Kaipara region of… Audio
Wellington lines workers worry staff are at risk of injury
They say the transition to a new employer has led to skilled workers leaving the job.
Petrol prices in NZ dropping
A fuel price tracker says the stars have aligned to drive petrol costs down and he expects them to drop even further over the coming weeks. Gaspy director Mike Newton spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Households paying more for power because of low-user tariff phase-out - report
Forty percent of New Zealanders are paying more in their power bills because of the phase-out of low-user tariffs, according to a new report. Audio
