EnergyMeridian green-lit for 120MW solar farm to power 30,000 homesA final investment decision is expected in the fourth quarter of 2027.15 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandNo prosecution for Transpower over toppled Northland pylonThe Glorit pylon collapse cut power to about 90,000 Northland electricity customers.14 May 07:05 AM
EnergyNZ has nearly 12% less gas in reserve than previously thoughtThe OECD says 'immediate action' is needed to restore energy resilience and affordability.14 May 03:11 AM
PremiumNew ZealandWhy this region pays more for power – and why many don't get a rebate06 May 06:00 PM
PremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Energy scarcity should decide the next election06 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'I used the money': What accused ex-lawyer told cops; judge refuses to ditch laundering caseRohineet Sharma said he was seeking funds for a $1b solar energy project with Transpower.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Nicola Willis needs to get into the political fight to win over votersOPINION: The problem is that Willis also has a Budget and fuel crisis to manage.01 May 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesWar in Iran wipes $5b from KiwiSaver as markets lurch, then steadyStock Takes: KiwiSaver assets fell $5b in the March quarter to $136.4b, Morningstar says.30 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandApp's new energy bill estimates stun Powershop customersMeridian encourages worried users to talk things through with the energy provider's team.30 Apr 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why energy policy needs less panic and more honest arithmeticOPINION: When the Māui gas platform closes this year, dry-year power shortages may loom.29 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, April 29, 2026NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Government cracks down on sales of nangs, cheaper cannabis and more frequent use in NZ, Electricity Authority probes power price hikes.Watch29 Apr 02:57 AM
EnergyPower bills tipped to jump another 8% as authority probes winter price hikesMore than 96,000 people have used the Billy website to hunt for cheaper power.28 Apr 04:27 AM
New ZealandGreen light for $47m rebuild to raise key Hawke’s Bay power hub out of way of floods'We made a commitment to the people of Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti.'28 Apr 03:22 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty$3b Hornby hub reshapes Christchurch's industrial heartlandThe company bought land two decades ago. Half of the 150ha site has now been developed.26 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesWhy NZ stocks are so detached from booming US marketsUS consumer sentiment just hit its lowest level in a key survey's 74-year history.23 Apr 07:00 PM
EnergyWhat Genesis earnings upgrade and hydro lift signal for big power playersGenesis now tips 2026 ebitdaf of $515m to $545m, up from $490m to $520m.22 Apr 10:14 PM
Companies'Disciplined portfolio management': Mercury upgrades, Ebos trims guidanceMercury has lifted its 2026 ebitdaf guidance to $1.05b from $1.0b.21 Apr 10:42 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannWhy should mortgage holders be punished for Iran conflict with higher rates?Inside Economics: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.21 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyHow soaring fuel costs are accelerating the shift to electric vehiclesPetrol prices jumped 18.6% in March, while diesel prices soared 42.6%.21 Apr 04:45 AM
BusinessHigher than expected inflation raises odds of May OCR hikeThe biggest driver of quarterly inflation was fuel prices.21 Apr 12:50 AM
AucklandPower restored after major outage in Auckland suburbThe outage hit homes just north of Whitford from 5.43pm this evening.20 Apr 06:13 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWhat lower power futures and a wet year could mean for your billASX forward power prices fell by more than 20% in the first quarter of this year.20 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Betrayed': Electric vehicle user shocked after Meridian hikes his overnight power prices by 60%John Crook feels he's being 'beaten over the head' for trying to save on energy costs.17 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOliver Hartwich: Splitting the gentailers would not cut your power billOPINION: Combining generation and retail cushions households from wholesale price swings.15 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandElectricity Authority using 2005 costings to measure economic loss of power outagesThe Electricity Authority admits the figure may no longer be fit for purpose.13 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Iran war is a wake-up call on how seriously we take energy securityOPINION: New Zealand's renewable resources put it in a strong position on energy security.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandThis NZ community plans to be solar-powered by ChristmasThe island's 480 residents still rely entirely on diesel for their electricity.09 Apr 12:18 AM
WorldThe consequences of bombing Iran’s power stationsIran relies on roughly 90 power plants, many near major northern cities.07 Apr 07:00 PM
