PremiumPremiumEnergy'The market is not broken': Contact pushes back on reform callsContact chairman Rob McDonald says lower prices depend on building new power capacity.16 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandStorm damage: Crews face major repairs to poles and linesPowerco says some repairs could take longer where poles were brought down.15 Sep 04:49 AM
PremiumEnergyGas, low hydro, weigh on NZ wholesale electricity marketWholesale electricity is trading near $200/MWh, up on the long-term winter average.10 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumPoliticsShane Jones wants to consider re-nationalising power companies in energy shake-up09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNormal Air NZ schedule to take two days to return, power cut to 300+ homes as gales lift roofs31 Aug 08:06 PM
New Zealand'Efficient and sustainable': $220m expansion at geothermal station '90%' complete30 Aug 10:43 PM
PremiumOpinionFraser Whineray: Four urgent policy fixes to insulate NZ against rising power prices28 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergy'A big disappointment' – analyst's view on Genesis Energy's earnings outlookThe midpoint of its guidance range was $62m below consensus estimates.25 Aug 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyVector takes $37m impairment over gas uncertaintyVector's adjusted earnings rose 16% to $401.1m in the June year.25 Aug 12:28 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWhy Transpower's rapid project increase is crucial for NZ's futureTranspower CEO James Kilty says project throughput increased 75% this year.24 Aug 05:00 PM
Energy$193m push: Transpower's plan to meet rising power demand in South IslandTranspower plans to build two new switching stations near Ōrari and Rangitata. 20 Aug 03:46 AM
New ZealandIcon or eyesore? New Plymouth power station's long redundant chimneyThe chimney has not been used for about 20 years.19 Aug 08:30 PM
AnalysisJamie EnsorWillis swoops in for PM’s media spot, denies ‘power play’ as Luxon forced aside'I regret that I came and took his lectern.'19 Aug 12:32 AM
EnergyLevelling the field: Measures promise more choices in electricity marketThe Electricity Authority plans three interventions to boost competition in the market.18 Aug 11:28 PM
EnergyMercury's profit plunges to $1m amid tough power conditionsTough power generating conditions hit Mercury's earnings in the June year. 18 Aug 10:15 PM
New ZealandHow solar farm rose to severe flooding challengeClever design meant electricity generation facility avoided harm in severe weather event.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomy'Build more renewables': Contact's strategy for energy stabilityRetail power prices rose 11% in the year to July, gas prices up 14%.18 Aug 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTony Clifford: Lack of investment, not gas, causes electricity turmoilOPINION: Spot prices have increased 3.5 times for wholesale users over nine years.15 Aug 04:43 AM
Markets with MadisonMaking it rain: Mercury’s plan to invest $550m in historic hydro stationsIt's the biggest reinvestment in hydro power in New Zealand's history.14 Aug 07:00 PM
WorldHome batteries are saving Americans from blackoutsOne in 10 Puerto Rican homes now have a battery and solar array for back-up power.14 Aug 06:00 PM
WorldFrance restarts nuclear plant after jellyfish invasionA jellyfish swarm shut down four reactors at Gravelines plant.13 Aug 08:18 PM
WorldJellyfish force nuclear plant shutdown in FranceSwarm of jellyfish infiltrate cooling system. Warmer seas result in increase in numbers.11 Aug 08:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBridget Abernethy: Why radical reforms won't lower electricity costsElectricity prices rose 8.4% last year, mainly due to higher line charges.10 Aug 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Drives like a robot:' Salesman misled new Tesla owners about car's self-driving capabilityThe buyers paid an extra $6,000 for features the Tesla did not have.09 Aug 12:29 AM
New Zealand'Fine young man' electrocuted after simple steps to avoid power line danger weren't takenIrish worker Sean Clear was just three days away from his 25th birthday when he died.06 Aug 07:00 PM
WorldUS environmental agency to terminate $11.8b in solar grantsThe EPA plans to terminate grants for rooftop solar projects.05 Aug 11:21 PM
World‘Let’s go fly a kite’: Capturing wind for clean energy in IrelandResearchers are flying kites to generate renewable electricity in Ireland.04 Aug 08:37 PM
WorldNSW floods: 18k without power, Warragamba Dam set to spillResidents in parts of NSW are urged to evacuate as floodwaters sweep through the state.04 Aug 04:03 AM
EnergyMajor energy firms sign deal for strategic reserve at HuntlyGenesis, Meridian Energy, Mercury NZ and Contact Energy agree deal for back-up generation.03 Aug 09:35 PM
New ZealandCar crash causes power outage for over 1000 customers in Foxton areaEmergency services are responding and police are asking people to avoid the scene. 02 Aug 06:40 AM
