Energy
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 January
Simeon Brown and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; Labour leader Chris Hipkins is getting little clarity from voters on which governing partners he… Audio
How changing when we use electricity could save $3 billion
Spreading the power load could help to defer or avoid increasing demand capacity.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 26 January
The RNZ-Reid Research poll surveyed one-thousand-people from January the 15th through to the 22nd; A mix of cameras, drones, and human spotters are providing constant monitoring of the Mount Maunganui… Audio
What moving to off-peak hours could do for your power bill
Shifting more of our electricity use to off-peak hours could save the country up to $3 billion. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority Chief Executive, Dr Marcos Pelenur spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
No upper limit on new fines for power companies, minister says
Tougher fines are on the way for electricity providers and retailers that breach the rules. Audio
Govt hopes tougher powers will keep electricity market fair
The Government hopes a law change will give the electricity authority more teeth to maintain a fair and competitive market. Energy Minister Simon Watts spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Venezuela's oil and mining sectors: Large potential, weak infrastructure
Venezuela has the world's largest estimated oil reserves but its crude output remains at a fraction of capacity - here's why.
Northland community power outage after car crash
Sixty properties in Northland are without power this morning in Orotere, south of Kaeo.
Gull, NPD merger will drive down petrol prices, companies say
The companies have 240 sites between them, and a combined buying power of one billion litres of fuel a year.
Considering climate change mandatory, Supreme Court tells government
The country's highest court says climate change is "a pressing concern" when it comes to oil exploration - but Shane Jones says it must not triumph over energy security.
How underwater turbines could help power New Zealand
A huge study has been underway to find prime locations for underwater turbines, which are powered by the tides - something known as Tidal Stream Energy. As it turns out, the Cook Strait might be the… Audio
The big switch: Should households still use gas?
Faced with dwindling gas supplies, manufacturers are shutting down, but more than 2000 homes were hooked up this year.
Renewable energy groups warn new gas hookups risk higher bills
Renewable energy advocates say it's madness thousands of new piped gas connections are being put into houses every year despite dwindling supply. Climate Change Correspondent, Kate Newton reports. Audio
1000 customers each weekday have power disconnected
More than 10,000 households a month have their power disconnected, new data shows.
'Rock and a hard place': Inside the forced move from gas
Behind the nation's energy crisis are businesses quietly fighting to survive - many feel they have nothing but bad options. Audio
Businesses say they are struggling due to energy crisis
Behind the nation's energy crisis are businesses quietly fighting to survive - from glasshouse growers to food processors and exporters. Kirsty Johnston reports. Audio
Neighbours fume over plans to axe trees for solar farm
A council has thrown its support behind residents of a country lane distressed about Genesis Energy's plans.
Far North substation repaired after major power outage
Top Energy says repairs to a substation that failed spectacularly almost a month ago have now been completed.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Let's chat about what's happening in Australia and here to share the news from across the Tasman is Brad Foster. Today Brad looks at the move to extend the lifespan of the largest coal fired power… Audio
Leaving treaty out of geothermal strategy a breach - Waitangi Tribunal
The Crown strategy aims to double New Zealand's geothermal energy by 2040.
