Energy
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
Forestry companies struggle due to high power prices
Forestry manufacturing companies that are continuing to struggle under surging power prices are hoping the Government might step in to help. Pan Pac managing director Tony Clifford spoke to Corin… Audio
Winstone, Mercury at loggerheads over mill closures
Ministers have been meeting major energy users to discuss how the government could help businesses struggling due to high wholesale power prices. Audio
Meridian Energy puts planned green hydrogen facility on hold
Meridian chief executive Neal Barclay said the economics of producing green hydrogen at scale had become more challenging.
Meridian Energy boss denies profiteering after $429m profit
The chief executive says Minister Shane Jones is wrong and they've been investing in business despite paying out millions in dividends. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 29th August
On today's episode, Darleen Tana is in court on Thursday in a bid to prevent their former party, the Greens, from ousting the MP from Parliament, Meridian Energy is claiming households are spending… Audio
Meridian Energy quadruple annual profit
Meridian Energy is claiming households are spending less on power bills because electricity prices aren't rising as fast as other costs. Meridian Energy Chief Executive Neal Barclay spoke to Corin… Audio
Consumer NZ challenges Meridian over power bill claim
Consumer NZ is challenging Meridian Energy's claim that the proportion of households' expenses going on the power bill has dropped because electricity prices haven't been rising as fast as other… Audio
Poorest New Zealanders paying highest power prices
The city with the highest average income has the cheapest electricity, data reveals.
Electricity profits soar as elderly struggle to heat homes
Electricity provider Meridian Energy's full year net profit is more than 4 times higher than last years result. Charlotte speaks to Age Concern's chief executive Karen Billings-Jensen about the… Audio
New task force created to investigate wholesale electricity prices
The Energy Competition Task Force has been established by the Electricity Authority and the Commerce Commission.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 August
On today's episode, the Labour Party leader says he's not committed to breaking up electricity gen-tailers but it should not be something that is taken off the table, the Government has announced new… Audio
