Energy
Electric shock? Preparing for disruption in the energy sector
The electricity sector is ripe for disruption by new technologies and new business models. Are we ready for the likes of Amazon or uber to provide us with our power ? What could it mean for consumers… Audio
Solar power aspirations of a small Canadian town
Greg Robinson tells Kathryn how his hometown of Raymond in Alberta wants to be the first town in Canada to power itself using only solar panels. Audio, Gallery
Electricity Authority revives transmission pricing
The Electricity Authority has revived a proposal to revamp the costs of distributing power around the country, which it says will save the country billions of dollars.. Audio
Consumers reminded to service gas appliances
Gasfitters are urging people to get their gas appliances serviced regularly, after an explosion that injured six people in Christchurch yesterday.
Don't overlook energy efficiency warns EECA
The widespread impact of even small scale energy efficiencies in technology use are being highlighted in the latest modelling by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority. Installing things… Audio
Efficient heater grants added to government insulation subsidy scheme
Eligible home owners will be able to claim grants for energy-efficient heaters this winter as part of the government's Warmer Kiwi Homes programme.
Govt's relaxation on renewable electricity target welcomed
The government is preferring to keep a lid on power prices rather than trying to produce every last megawatt from renewable electricity. Audio
Radiation leaking from Russian sub that sank 30 years ago
Norway has found a radiation level 800,000 times higher than normal at the wreck of a Russian navy submarine.
NZ Oil & Gas majority owner aims to take over company
The majority shareholder of NZ Oil & Gas wants to take over and privatise the company which is struggling as a result of the government bank on offshore exploration.
Why haven't NZ drivers shifted up to EV?
There's a new plan to tax gas guzzlers and give discounts on cleaner cars - but changing over to electric vehicles just isn't that easy. Audio
Why haven't NZ drivers shifted up to EV?
There's a new plan to tax gas guzzlers and give discounts on cleaner cars - but changing over to electric vehicles just isn't that easy.
AudioRefining NZ plans nation's biggest solar energy farm
Refining New Zealand is considering spending up to $39 million to build a 26-megawatt, 31 hectare solar farm next to its Marsden Point plant.
Pike River: Police backed after emergence of key 'black box' data
The Pike River Recovery Agency CEO is supporting police in the face of criticism after the existence of crucial 'black box' data was confirmed.
No danger to public from new mud hole in Rotorua
A new fumarole, or mud hole, in Rotorua - which spewed mud the size of bowling balls - is not likely to endanger the public, the Rotorua Lakes Council reassured residents today.
Pike River: Weeks of work before team gets beyond 170-metre mark
It's likely to be September before Pike River Recovery Agency personnel move beyond the 170-metre mark in the mine's drift.
Clean energy tips for NZ
New Zealand needs to up its game in agriculture, tourism and bioresources manufacture if we are to reduce greenhouse gases to zero by 2050, according to energy futurist Michael Liebreich. Audio
Claims rig company favouring foreign workers over New Zealanders
A New Zealander who spent 18 years working in a senior position on oil rigs says he and others, were snubbed and foreign workers favoured for jobs in Taranaki.
Taranaki people have skills to fill senior oil rig jobs - Mayor
New Plymouth's Mayor says there are plenty of skilled people in the region to take on senior jobs on oil rigs without having to hire offshore.
Iran nuclear deal: Enriched uranium limit will be breached
Iran has announced it will breach on 27 June the limit on its stockpile of enriched uranium that was set under a 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
Gas shortages, coal use up - Energy Minister responds
Gas shortages across the country have meant power companies have been burning 138 percent more coal than at the same time last year.
The details are in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and… Audio
