Energy
Disrupted air travel factor in first-half loss of almost $6m for Gentrack
The airports and utilities software developer has reported a bigger first-half loss, due in part to customer insolvencies and a downturn in air travel.
Feasibility update on $4 billion Lake Onslow project expected next month
An update on the feasibility of a $4 billion pumped hydro storage in Central Otago is expected next month.
Magpie takes out power supply to 7000 Wairarapa homes
Power has been restored to most of the 7000 homes in Wairarapa that were without electricity earlier today after a magpie flew into a transformer.
Australian company to offer free charging for EVs in New Zealand
A new competitor is entering the country's electric vehicle charging network, promising free charging and hoping to shake up the existing monopoly.
Brisbane refinery a plus in Ampol takeover of Z Energy - CEO
Z Energy's new owner says New Zealand will have greater fuel security as a result of its takeover.
Climate Commission chair Rod Carr on emissions reduction plan
Kathryn speaks with Climate Commission Chair, Dr Rod Carr about the government's first Emissions Reduction Plan released yesterday. The plan is the government's response to the Climate Change… Audio
'Notoriously challenging': Motor industry predicts rocky pathway ahead for EV initiative
The road to discounting electric cars for low-income families is likely to be bumpy, some in the industry are warning. Audio
Low income families get chance to get new EVs
As you heard earlier, low-income families who scrap their old car will get funding to buy a low-emitting vehicle in a $569 million scheme announced yesterday. It's one of the measures forming the… Audio
Military expert predicts larger mobilisation in Russia
Dr Jack Watling is Research Fellow at the Royal United Services Institut, a British defence and security think tank. He joins the show to discuss the situation in Ukraine and when, not if, a larger… Audio
Fuel prices hit all time high of $3.15 a litre in Auckland
Petrol prices hit an all time high with wide disparity in prices across different companies, says Gaspy spokesperson.
Solar power: companies plan to start building at multiple sites
The country's transition to renewable energy has been given another boost, with another large scale solar project being tabled by developers.
Z Energy buyout attracts Commerce Commission scrutiny
The Commerce Commission is considering whether Mobil Oil's plan to buy Z Energy's jet fuel assets would substantially lessen downstream competition in the market.
Petrol prices could stay high for years as 'perfect storm' contributes to cost
A pricing expert says it's possible petrol could stay at the $3 per litre mark for the next few years.
Renewable energy for remote communities could benefit from AI
Artificial intelligence can be used to design better renewable energy systems and could offer remote communities cheaper options, according to a new study. Audio
Skyrocketing power costs leave people turning to charity
Just over a month since the government scrapped low-use power plans, charities say they are being inundated with people struggling to power their electricity bills. Audio
Charities inundated with people struggling to pay power bills
Just over a month since the government scrapped low-use power plans, charities say they're being inundated with people struggling to power their electricity bills.
The change means 60 percent of… Audio
Work begins on first hydrogen refuelling station in North Island
Construction of the country's first green hydrogen refuelling station in Palmerston North is starting this week.
EU prepares Russian oil sanctions, warns against rouble gas payments
The European Union is preparing sanctions on Russian oil, warning that complying in full with Moscow's proposed scheme to receive gas payments in roubles would breach existing EU sanctions.
Firstgas to investigate hyrdogen ventures with Australian energy group
Australian energy group Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) and New Zealand's biggest gas pipelines operator, Firstgas, are looking at hydrogen production and distribution.
Explainer: Russia wants countries to pay for gas in roubles. Will buyers comply?
Russia's energy giant Gazprom has halted gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria, after the 'unfriendly countries' refused to pay for the commodity in rubles.
