Energy
Shane Jones calls for heads to roll after report into Northland power outage
The Associate Energy Minister wants heads to roll after a report into the Northland power outage found it was entirely avoidable. Finn Blackwell has more. Audio
Reversal of Taranaki oil and gas ban passes first reading
"New Zealand must look after itself before it cares for the planet", Resources Minister Shane Jones said, with the coalition arguing exploration will deliver energy security.
Report into Northland power outage released
A major new report into the massive power outage across most of Northland found it was entirely avoidable. Transpower executive general manager grid delivery Mark Ryall spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
How floating solar panels could help solve NZ's energy crisis
Analysis - Placing solar panels on wastewater ponds could tackle two problems at once: high power prices and algal growth, Faith Jeremiah writes.
Unpacking the energy impact of data centre boom
Building big energy hungry data centres is a boom industry here with international companies keen to reduce their climate impact by using renewable electricity. Our Climate Change Correspondent Eloise… Audio
Canadian energy company eyes oil and gas in Taranaki
Officials from the company will be in the country next week to visit possible investment targets as well as talk to government officials.
High power prices hit those moving house
Wholesale power prices might have fallen from the atmospheric heights of last month, but independent electricity retailers say that's not the end of the story. Electric Kiwi has supplied data to RNZ… Audio
Power cut to Victoria University amid Kelburn outage
Power is out for about 50 properties in the central Wellington suburb of Kelburn, including Victoria University.
Extra power provided after overnight demand surge
Transpower says measures taken by generators last night has avoided the chance of a power shortage this morning. Demand surged last night and again this morning because of freezing temperatures… Audio
Energy shortage sparks conversation on renewable plans
New Zealand is not short on plans for renewable energy but few projects are making it past the planning stage. Morning Report producer Emma Ricketts finds out why. Audio
Methanex proposes to close Taranaki plant
The country's largest gas user, Methanex, is proposing to shut down its Taranaki methanol plant. New Plymouth mayor Neil Holdom spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Methanex proposes idling plant, cutting jobs in Taranaki
The country's largest gas user is proposing shutting down its Taranaki methanol plant for the foreseeable future, which would result in job losses.
Ruapehu District Mayor on Winstone mills closures
The Ruapehu District is dealing with news that two pulp mills are to close - Mayor Weston Kirton talked with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Hundreds of jobs lost as Winstone shuts mills
Hundreds are set to lose their jobs after one of the central North Island's biggest employees made the call to shut two of its mills.
The Energy Task Force's plan to cut power prices
A new power sector investigator will work on bringing more generators and independent retailers into the electricity market to strengthen competition.
Can the solar and wind boom continue?
Nearly 150 wind, solar and geothermal projects have been announced - but just a fraction will be built by the end of 2025.
Companies announce long list of solar projects
A long list of 147 solar, wind and geothermal projects have been announced by companies eager to find investment for a renewables boom. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
The Week in Politics: No quick fix for the energy crisis
Analysis - Government seeks solutions to the energy crisis, the media sees through Luxon's assault on councils, and the question is asked: "Where's Chippy?"
Power companies 'failed' to plan ahead - economist
And forestry manufacturers say there's been progress in talks with government over the current energy crisis. Audio
Economist on energy infrastructure
An economist says electricity demand will grow and energy companies should have been investing in infrastructure much earlier avoid the current crisis. Dr Geoff Bertram spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
