PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Willis, Luxon and the perils of trying to be too cleverOPINION: The coalition has ended up drowning their ideas in silly debates.14 Feb 09:00 PM
EnergyWatch: Giant transformer arrives for $135m Huntly grid battery projectThe 100MW battery will store enough power for about 60,000 homes for two hours.13 Feb 02:47 AM
New ZealandHow to stop rising power prices hitting your wallet this yearLine charges alone are forecast to rise by about $5 a month through to 2029.11 Feb 04:00 AM
PoliticsTax or levy? Government under pressure over gas plan as Labour says Kiwis will feel sting10 Feb 03:12 AM
PremiumEnergyBillion-dollar plan to import gas: Worthy insurance policy or costly last resort?10 Feb 03:00 AM
Politics'Strategic energy security asset': Govt reveals plans for $1b LNG import facility 09 Feb 02:50 AM
PremiumBusinessThe power station in your driveway: Queenstown trial uses EVs to power households30 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumBusinessStock Takes: Infant formula recall gives investors jitters, Colonial's upgrade and BlackRock still bullish29 Jan 06:00 PM
WorldUS monster storm kills 30More than 540,000 homes and businesses remain without electricity.27 Jan 07:59 PM
WorldUS storm: Why long-lasting power outages could be a big problem after the worstSince 2021, four severe Arctic storms have descended to cover much of North America.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow $4 rental batteries are helping to power South AfricaNew York Times: There's a growing effort to bring off-grid energy solutions to millions.18 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyEngineering marvel: The national power grid’s underground secretDeep beneath the Kaimanawa Forest Park, the Rangipō Power Station churns out 120MW. 17 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyPower prices to climb again as 2026 election battle lines formPower bills climbed 11.3% in the year to September, with more rises expected.15 Jan 05:11 PM
BusinessElectricity Authority to get tougher fines as power company penalties soarFrom next year, big breaches could cost power firms up to $10m or more.13 Jan 10:46 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday, January 14, 2026Morning Headlines | Trump risks inflaming Iran matters and the Electricity Authority's new power plan | Wednesday, January 14, 2026Watch13 Jan 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHow a brutal 2024 winter is reshaping power prices, hydro plans and the Huntly fallbackMeridian is weighing a major expansion of Lake Pūkaki to boost hydro storage.09 Jan 10:00 PM
WorldAnger simmers as arson attack sparks Berlin mid-winter blackoutPower cut sparks questions about how resilient country is to sabotage of infrastructure.06 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldGPS is key to the global economy. It’s also surprisingly easy to attackGPS jamming can impact financial and health systems and civilian airline traffic.31 Dec 09:00 PM
EnergyElectricity Authority lays complaint over Huntly power plant code breachThe authority says missed instructions can risk regional power outages.23 Dec 01:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMartin Gummer: Dear PM, here's how to fix an energy crisisOPINION: An open letter to the Prime Minister calls for an urgent strategy.20 Dec 01:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWill Goodwin: The clean energy race is on – can NZ keep up?OPINION: NZ must lift renewable capacity by about 50% by 2030 to hit net zero.20 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergySoaring power prices have cost country $5.2b in lost GDP, modelling suggestsHigh electricity costs have cut jobs and hit wages as production plants struggle or close.18 Dec 08:00 PM
EnergyGovernment to open $200m gas fund in January The fund aims to boost gas supply and storage during the energy transition.18 Dec 01:26 AM
New ZealandDelays extend planned power cuts for hundreds of householdsUnison says 569 Rotorua customers were affected across three suburbs.17 Dec 05:55 AM
New ZealandMore than 10,000 homes a month cut off from power, new data showsPrepay users make up 35% of customers and this group has 27,000 disconnections a month.17 Dec 05:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMarcos Pelenur: Don’t wait out the gas crunch – grab the opportunity to get aheadGas production for this year is now forecast to be 24% lower than earlier estimates.14 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandPower lessons learned: Most tower collapse recommendations now in placeThe blackout cost Northland an estimated $37.5m to $80m.12 Dec 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyAI boom like 'adding towns': Genesis weighs risks for the power gridGenesis CEO Malcolm Johns warns of 'snakes and ladders' from growth in AI.11 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandMore space for sport: $2.6m project to underground Napier's Park Island power linesWork with Unison Networks will be staged over two summers to limit disruption to sports.11 Dec 09:34 PM
BusinessLost in transition: The businesses trapped by New Zealand's energy crisisGas supply has fallen about 45% in six years as prices for industry double.11 Dec 02:36 AM
EnergyHigh water warning: Meridian to spill South Island hydro lakes from tomorrowMeridian's Waitaki catchment lakes are running high due to rain and snow melt.10 Dec 02:11 AM
