Energy
Energy Minister travelling to Northland after power cut
Thousands of people in Northland spent the day without power yesterday when a tower north of Auckland toppled. Nearly 100,000 people were cut off, in a grid failure that's being described as the worst… Audio
Northland power outage: What we know so far
Power has been restored to tens of thousands of properties in Northland - but there's no hot water.
The Panel with Ali Jones and Johny O'Donnell (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ali Jones & Johnny O'Donnell discuss the Northland power outage, the latest GDP figures, and success in the PISA creativity rankings. Ali Jones is… Audio
UN lights up rural PNG - one village at a time
UN lights up rural PNG - one village at a time. Audio
Energy Efficiency (Part 2)
Which side of the house should you sleep in? And are the beers in your garage fridge costing you more than you think? Senior Energy Advisor at Community Energy Action, Michael Begg, returns to discuss… Audio
Fuelling the oil and gas sector
Will the oil and gas ban reversal bring much-needed international investment , or just stymy efforts to combat climate change? Audio
Concerns raised over gentailer disclosure rules
A new report commissioned by the Consumer Advocacy Council found that disclosure rules for gentailers are not sufficient to show whether they are inflating prices and earning excess revenue. Council… Audio
Fuel companies accused of 'price-gouging for weeks'
Kiwi motorists are forking out an extra $15 million a year at the pump because fuel companies are delaying passing on cost reductions. Audio
Energy Efficiency (Part 1)
How can we control the humidity in our homes? And what's the best type of heating for each room? With power shortages already on the horizon, we need to make the most of what we've got. Senior Energy… Audio
Fire at Greytown Powerco plant affects heating, hot water
Some heaters, hot water systems and streetlights may be out of action in parts of Wairarapa after a fire on Monday.
'Damage done': Oil exploration ban reversal unlikely to keep up with demand - industry
Gas industry insiders doubt the ban reversal will attract investors or boost supply, citing policy and infrastructure issues. Audio
How the government plans to give certainty to gas investors
Investors are still scared to get back into the market in the event of another ban. Audio
Eco-friendly alternatives to cryptocurrencies come with their own risks
Analysis - The emergence of an eco-friendly alternative provides hope, and a few concerns, for cypto users.
Mercury expands Kaiwera Downs wind farm after Tiwai deal
The investment will increase the capacity of the wind farm to make it the second largest in New Zealand.
How to make money by reducing electricity consumption
Consumers will need to "think a bit differently" and lower their electricity consumption to see gains. Audio
Octopus Energy's no power cashback
An energy company offering to pay its customers to use less power. The cash back is for people who cut their energy consumption when there's a conserve power warning issued. Octopus Energy Chief… Audio
NZ's planned $20m investment in Niue renewable energy project
Christopher Luxon says a new large-scale, renewable energy project in Niue should be operating by the the end of next year.
Concerns about $2 billion subsidy for Tiwai
Analysis - Certainty for Southland, the energy market and successive governments is valuable, but the smelter may have found a way to earn millions in subsidies.
'Catastrophe': Labour attacks Budget over cuts for housing
Cuts to Warmer Kiwi Homes and public housing maintenance were among changes in this year's budget.
Gas or electric appliances: What's cheaper?
300,000 households rely on gas for cooking, heating or hot water - but there's a catch. Audio
