Energy
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The group representing lines companies says the rules for trimming trees near power lines are outdated and need fixing.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
How much difference does a pylon make to house prices?
About 11,000 people around the country have Transpower "assets" such as pylons on their land. Another almost 20,000 have power lines running above.
Diesel importers required to increase reserves to 28 days
The new requirement - which kicks in from July 2028 - will apply to importers with more than a 10 percent market share.
Alpine Energy ordered to refund $16.9m after overcharging
The Commerce Commission allowed the Timaru-based electricity provider to increase prices based on incorrect information.
Alpine Energy ordered to refund $16.9m after overcharging
The Commerce Commission allowed the Timaru-based electricity provider to increase prices based on incorrect information.
Marsden Point closure sparks five-year delay, re-location of $70m glasshouse
Northland will likely miss out on a multimillion-dollar, government-backed vegetable growing operation following the closure of the Marsden Point refinery near Whangārei.
Power bills set to surge as several higher charges take effect
Most Kiwis are paying too much for power and could offset the latest price rises if they switched providers or plans, an expert says. Audio
Solar power's moment in the sun as demand booms
Why it feels like a new solar project is announced every other week. Audio
