Energy
Amid 'energy crisis', boost to hydro lake levels welcomed
The weekend's rain means storage at Lake Manapōuri is now above average for the first time since mid-June.
Bathurst Resources eyes fast track process for new projects
The country's biggest coal miner is seeing another 20 years of development work.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 27 August
On today's episode, the prime minister Christopher Luxon is counting on a raft of new measures to smooth out the country's energy supply issues. Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss, Uber drivers are… Audio
Gas not the way out of energy crisis, expert warns
The government has cleared the way for a liquefied natural gas facility, but an energy expert says it would be extremely expensive and energy intensive. Audio
Industry group supports Government's new energy plan
Energy Resources Aotearoa chief executive John Carnegie says the new plan will help to meet New Zealand's short and long-term energy needs, but he would prefer to see any investment in natural gas be… Audio
National and Labour clash on renewables targets and offshore oil and gas exploration
The government's confirmed it's reversing the offshore oil and gas exploration ban and walking away from the previous government's 2030 renewables target. Giles Dexter reports. Audio
Labour on Govt's new energy security measures
The Government's announced a suite of new measures it says will shore up New Zealand's energy supply - including urgently reversing the offshore oil and gas exploration ban and greenlighting the… Audio
Ministers give green light for LNG imports
Ministers are giving the green light to import liquified natural gas - or LNG - as part of a raft of measures they say will ease soaring electricity prices. Morning Report producer Emma Ricketts has… Audio
Labour sees just transition as core of future energy policy
Labour's climate change spokesperson Megan Woods said the party wanted to learn from its just transition pilots in Taranaki and Southland.
New Zealand has an 'energy security crisis' - Christopher Luxon
A raft of measures to ease energy security and affordability includes a review of the performance of the electricity market.
Govt announces renewable generators to be easier to consent
With two Ruapehu mills set to close because of record high power prices, the government's promising action. As well as what it said are urgent actions agreed by Cabinet today, it's announced of the… Audio
Watch: Christopher Luxon reveals energy security measures
The government will also pass legislation by the end of the year to reverse the oil and gas exploration ban.
What would happen if Methanex left New Zealand?
The country's current power supply crisis has highlighted the role of the biggest gas user, Methanex. Climate Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Unlikely generators will have to dip into the water supply reserves - Meridian
The company is reasonably confident of getting through spring without needing use the reserves.
Mayors approach PM, Jones over saving threatened mills
Mayors from Ruapehu, Kawerau and Taupō all expressed concerns for the local economy and their communities following the proposed closure announcement.
Electricity generators hope emergency hydro storage won't be needed
Some of the country's biggest electricity generators say they hope not to use more water from South Island hydro lakes - despite a move allowing them to access contingent storage. Audio
'Looking a bit grim' - Price rise warning for gas customers
Powerswitch has had a 'flurry of price change requests' from retailers in recent days, it says. Audio
Shane Jones threatens to end Electricity Authority
There's no point maintaining it if it's unwilling to flex its muscle or use its full powers, he says.
Genesis Energy's full year profit drops a third
Low gas supply, hydro and wind levels and the outage of a power station unit squeezing earnings.
Genesis Energy 'carrying our fair share of the burden' amid power problems
The company says it is doing its bit to deliver energy to New Zealand and sudden changes to power market rules can be unfairly costly.
