Energy
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.
NZOG seeking $25m to pay for expansion plans
New Zealand Oil and Gas is the latest company to tap its shareholders for extra capital.
Transpower responsible for unnecessary August power cuts - Electricty Authority
The Electricity Authority has confirmed Transpower is responsible for unnecessary power cuts to 34,000 consumers on one of the coldest nights of the year.
Transpower blamed for 2021's mass power cut
Transpower is being blamed for the massive power cut which left 34,000 people without electricity on one of the coldest nights of the year.
The Electricity Authority's delivered a final report on the… Audio
Not clear who will operate Auckland's electric ferries
It's unclear whether two new electric ferries for Auckland will mean cheaper trips for passengers.
The government has announced $27 million of funding - about 75 percent of the cost - for two… Video, Audio
Ardern celebrates green energy and kiwifruit in Tokyo
The prime minister and Toyota NZ chief executive launched an Auckland-based hydrogen-fuel ride-sharing scheme from Tokyo today.
Contact Energy to work with UK-based solar power developer on generation projects
Contact Energy is teaming up with an international solar developer for a series of grid-scale solar generation projects.
Joint NZ-US solar power company launches
Helios Energy, which aims to build grid-scale solar developments, has the backing of a senior Google executive.
Trustpower warns of cash flow pressures as it develops new projects
Trustpower shareholders are in for a windfall as it sells its retail arm, but the company is warning of some cash flow pressure ahead.
Green hydrogen electricity needs 'flexible', can work in with Tiwai Point demand
There won't be a fight over electricity to power green hydrogen in Southland, a Fortescue Future Industries director says.
How the Energy Authority's new pricing plan will affect cost in your region
The Electricity Authority has finally adopted a new pricing plan for power distribution - delivering savings to some users but increases of varying sizes to others.
How to save money on your power bill
In our Monday expert segment today we're looking at how to save money on your power bill. Senior Advisor at the New Zealand Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority Dr Gareth Gretton talks to… Audio
Marsden Point's newly-rebranded owner on refinery closure
Last week the country's only oil refinery based at Marsden Point ceased operations and became an import-only terminal for already-refined products. The company that runs it, Refining New Zealand has… Audio
NZ Super Fund's wind energy project too big, too expensive - Forsyth Barr
Investment analysts are casting doubt over the New Zealand Super Fund's major offshore wind energy project.
Vector's smart meters attracting interest from potential buyers, investors
The country's biggest electricity lines company is considering the future of its smart metering.
