Energy
Ban on win-back offers good for all power customers - regulator
Power companies will no longer be allowed to offer customers counter-offers if they look to leave for another retailer. Audio
Think Big: The Sequel?
In the '80s, "Think Big” became an insult; government spend-ups became a political no-no. Until now. In light of Jacinda Ardern’s $12 billion infrastructure announcement, Nikki Mandow and Bernard… Audio
Contact Energy profits tumble 78 percent from record high
New Zealand's biggest power company, Contact Energy, has reported a 78 percent fall in its half year profit after asset sales and lower sales.
Infratil, Super Fund, set up new European renewable energy firm
The infrastructure investor Infratil and the New Zealand Superannuation Fund have joined forces again, to set up a European renewable energy company. Audio
Dr Neil deGrasse Tyson on Pluto, religion, and his fans
Dr Neil deGrasse Tyson's has attracted one of the world's largest online followings with his fascinating, widely accessible insights into science and our universe. He joined Jim Mora to discuss his… Audio
Creditor calls for government to step in over Tamarind Taranaki collapse
A New Plymouth business owed hundreds of thousands of dollars by a failed oil and gas company says the government should force the parent company to sell its remaining NZ assets.
Germany and Russia furious at US sanctions over gas pipeline
Germany and Russia have reacted angrily to sanctions approved by US President Donald Trump on a gas pipeline between the two countries.
Under the pump: Tough trading eats into Z Energy's revenue
Fuel company Z Energy has cut its earnings forecast for the year by 10 percent because of tougher competition and falling margins, and is forecasting a big cut in dividends.
ComCom's fuel industry recommendations
The Commerce Commission has completed its year long study into fuel retailers, at the request of the Government out of concerns that motorists were being fleeced at the pumps. Audio
OMV dismantles climate protesters' 'history of oil museum'
Security officers have begun to dismantle a 'history of oil museum' erected by protesters in the entrance of OMV's New Plymouth headquarters.
Vector plans outages as businesses prep for Xmas - no compo
Christmas is busy for any small business - but what happens if your power company plans an outage mid-way through December? For the owner of the Buckley Road Foodstore in Auckland, Maureen Ballard, it… Audio
Environmental protest forces OMV staff to stay home
Staff at the New Zealand headquarters of oil and gas company OMV were forced work from home today after environmentalists blockaded its New Plymouth offices.
The Austrian firm says it had safety… Video, Audio
Regulator's decision means reduced power bills from 2020
Most consumers can expect to see a few dollars come off their electricity bill from next April, as lines companies drop prices because of lower interest rates. Audio
Taupō firm plans plant to process lithium for EV batteries
A Taupō-based company is on the cusp of developing a lucrative new business using geothermal waste.
Stewart Island to move from diesel to wind power
Stewart Island will be moving from diesel to wind power, thanks to a three-million dollar grant from the Provincial Growth Fund.
The islanders currently rely on diesel-powered generators for their… Audio
Group opposes electrcity grid price changes
A group of power companies, lines companies and big energy users, have renewed criticism about power transmission costs. Audio
Power price hikes on cards for Otago households
Power prices could rise by nearly $500 for many Otago households, according to Aurora Energy's just-released draft pricing structure.
F&B supports in principle development of small-scale hydro
The head of Forest & Bird says he supports in principle a plan to develop small-scale power generation plants, using hydro, wind and solar resources. But owners of these independent schemes say… Audio
What will our energy future look like by mid-century?
A comprehensive modelling exercise into the country's energy future shows the economy is set for a major transformation by mid-century, with less reliance on primary produce and more on services. The… Audio
Extra $208m for NZ's largest wind farm
Mercury NZ will spend another $208 million building the country's largest wind farm near Palmerston North.
