Energy
Government reopens oil and gas exploration nationwide, Greens decry 'climate fire'
Industry leaders hailed the move as vital for energy security, but the Green Party condemned it as a sign the coalition cares little for the climate crisis.
The banks offering to help install solar panels on your house
A survey shows nearly half of respondents are considering solar power, as electricity prices rise faster than inflation.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 September 2025
In today's episode, senior doctors and dentists have walked off the job in a 48-hour strike that began at midnight, we've been talking about the decline in people learning to drive manual cars, but in… Audio
NZ coal back in the mix for Huntly power station
A new deal will see domestically sourced coal available as back-up fuel during electricity shortages. Resources Minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Genesis strikes deal to increase coal supply for Huntly
Genisis Energy and BT Mining have signed a two-year deal for coal to power Huntly Power Station.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 September 2025
In today's episode, in a blow for the Government, the economy has had a much larger slump than expected which the Finance Minister's blaming in part on Donald Trump's trade tariffs, negotiations… Audio
Residents outraged as gentailer looks to dip further into lake
But the power company is asking people to think of its proposal as an "insurance policy". Audio
Locals warn power plan could drain Lake Hāwea
Contact Energy says it's seeking fast-track approval to adjust Lake Hāwea's minimum operating level in a bid to help generate more renewable energy and keep the region's power supply reliable. Head of… Audio
Why NZ needs to scale up solar installation
Analysis: Scaling up installation could help reduce high consumer energy prices and meet New Zealand's emissions budgets.
Starting to run our lives: 'Hour of free power' not a magic bullet , customers say
A Waikato couple says the free hour is taking over their lives, as they struggle to manage the rising costs of electricity.
Labour accuses National of 'blame game' over energy prices
However, neither of the main parties backs an idea from NZ First to re-nationalise gentailers. Audio
Shane Jones calls for renationalising of power market
There are increasing calls for the government to take drastic action over power prices. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 10 September 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel; New Zealand First minister Shane Jones wants his party to consider re-nationalising the gentailers; Israel has carried out a strike on senior… Audio
Shane Jones wants to consider re-nationalising power companies
New Zealand First minister Shane Jones wants his party to consider re-nationalising the gentailers. Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Political panel with National and Labour
National's Simeon Brown and Labour's Carmel Sepuloni spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
When changing power provider doesn't save you money
A family of six who switched power providers in search of a better deal say they've been caught out and will now have to pay $150 more a month. Audio
Electric Kiwi chief executive on rising prices
Some Electric Kiwi customers are unhappy with the power provider after prices have increased. Electric Kiwi chief executive Huia Burt spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Some Electric Kiwi customers unhappy with provider
Some Electric Kiwi customers say it's no longer the cheap, cheerful and customer service focused power provider they signed up to. Rachel Helyer Donaldson reports. Audio
Hundreds of thousands charged late fees for power
Power companies are now obliged to tell any customers struggling to pay their bills about plans that might suit them better - but many of those doing it tough may not have thought to ask, an advocate…
False information submitted to fast-track panel, claims outdoors club
Federated Mountain Clubs has launched a last-minute bid to halt a controversial West Coast hydro scheme.
