Energy
Northland MP calls for year-long electricity discount in region
Grant McCallum wants the region-wide discount in compensation for June's blackout.
Govt draft emission plan will result in higher emissions
The Government is facing the heat over its draft Emission Reduction Plan - with climate experts saying it ignores decades of advice, places too much faith in technology that doesn't exist and will… Audio
NZ unlikely to meet long term emissons targets
The government today outlined how it plans to meet New Zealand's emissions goals after scrapping several Labour-era policies. However, the Draft Emissions Reduction Plan shows the country is on track… Audio
Consumer NZ responds to people driving out of town for cheaper fuel
Consumer NZ CEO Jon Duffy speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about people living in one region and driving to a nearby town to get petrol as it is cheaper and some advice to people dealing with this issue. Audio
Motorists travelling out of town to get cheaper fuel
Many motorists around the country said they're paying more for fuel than their nearby neighbouring towns, with some travelling out of their way to get better bang for their buck. There are three… Audio
Climate experts say govt policies are confused
A climate change and energy policy expert is describing the government's draft emissions reduction plan as confused and very light on detail. The plan lays out how the government will meet greenhouse… Audio
Climate experts say govt policies are confused
A climate change and energy policy expert is describing the government's draft emissions reduction plan as confused and very light on detail. The plan lays out how the government will meet greenhouse… Audio
Government considers rolling back insulation standards
The changes made last year were the first significant upgrades to minimum requirements for housing in more than a decade.
Dozens without power after bus hits power pole in central Otago
MetService reported Alexandra was the coldest place in the country, dropping to below minus two degrees overnight.
Coal boss says demand from steel sector will continue through to 2050
The boss of New Zealand's largest mining company said the role that coal plays in electricity generation is declining, but demand for the resource will remain for decades. Audio
Z Energy 'vastly overstated' emission reductions - Consumer NZ lawyers
Lawyers for Consumer NZ compared Z Energy's claims to a tobacco company claiming harm reduction by saying it was delivering cigarettes "more safely".
Data shows gas reserves not able to meet demand
The country is not going to produce enough gas to meet expected demand in at least the next three years, according to the latest data from MBIE. Audio
Climate impact of repealing oil and gas ban revealed
The real impact might be lower if an increased flow of fossil gas means the country can burn less coal, the analysis found.
Transpower 'failing in their moral duty' over compensation - Northland MP
"It would be outrageous for Transpower to now walk away from those they have failed," Grant McCallum says.
Solar sowing seeds for energy generation and farming together
Lincoln University is building a solar farm that will also grow horticulture crops beneath the rows of panels.
A new way for you to find a better power deal
Electricity Authority funds the Powerswitch website but it says consultation shows people want an improved service.
Northland power outage: Transpower defends not compensating businesses
The region's Chamber of Commerce is accusing the grid operator of doing a U-turn on compensation.
Midday Resport Essentials for Tuesday 9 July 2024
On today's episode, the lawyer for two men at the centre of a case against Darleen Tana and her husband says the couple are refusing to take responsibility for their actions. A Northland law firm is… Audio
Forestry slump could hurt biofuel supply in future
New data is showing a sharp decline in new forest plantings, with fears this could imperil local biofuel sources in years to come.
Hundreds of thousands struggling to pay for electricity
About 360,000 people can't afford the power they need. Some sit there with "nothing but the lights on" as they freeze. Audio
