WorldGoogle unveils plan to restart US nuclear plant to power AI infrastructureThe company has signed a 25-year deal to buy power from the Iowa nuclear plant.27 Oct 11:30 PM
New Zealand‘A tough few days’: Govt gives $150k to storm-ravaged Southland and CluthaThousands remain without power as a cold blast starts to hit already battered areas. 27 Oct 12:09 AM
New ZealandGas prices hiked by average 17% for tens of thousands of householdsThe hike sees prices hit $41.40 per gigajoule for some. Latest spot price is $13.12. 20 Oct 01:45 AM
PremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Govt must get out of electricity and let market deliver security07 Oct 11:00 PM
BusinessPowerco to buy Gisborne and Wairoa's electricity distributor, Clarus to be sold to foreign firm06 Oct 04:26 AM
PremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Auckland Rugby Union's neglect highlighted in All Blacks starting XV05 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPoliticsPotential conflict of interest stopped Willis making gentailer decisions – why she's now fronting03 Oct 02:35 AM
PremiumPoliticsNearly $1m was budgeted for electricity review – why minister says it was 'absolutely' worth it02 Oct 03:34 AM
PremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Shane Jones' silence on energy reforms speaks volumes02 Oct 12:02 AM
PoliticsOutspoken Govt minister bites tongue on energy plan, Seymour says 'jihad on stability' led to issues01 Oct 04:36 AM
New Zealand'Real concern': Expert says Kiwis won’t see 'material change' in power prices after Govt reviewThe Government's energy plans are 'tinkering around the edges' – Labour's Megan Woods.30 Sep 10:04 PM
PoliticsGovt reveals measures intended to avoid power crisis, clarity on its position on asset salesThe Government wants to avoid another winter power crisis.30 Sep 07:12 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEntrust dividend revealed: How much Aucklanders are getting and how they get itEntrust has now distributed over $2.5b in dividends since first paying out in 1994.24 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandAI-powered supercomputer delivers faster, more precise weather forecastsThe Cascade supercomputer makes five-day forecasts as reliable as two-day ones.22 Sep 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyEnergy security or emissions risk: What Huntly's new coal deal really meansGenesis has struck a deal with BT Mining to supply coal for the Huntly Power Station.22 Sep 01:10 AM
LiveNew ZealandWild weather leaves hundreds without power in Canterbury and WellingtonStrong wind and heavy rain warnings are in place over the South Island this weekend.20 Sep 10:34 PM
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
PremiumPremiumEnergy'The cheapest unit of gas is the one you do not use': EECA chief's warningEECA says simple fixes like sealing steam leaks can slash energy use by 30%.16 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGas, 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
PremiumPremiumPoliticsShane Jones wants to consider re-nationalising power companies in energy shake-up'No one is responsible for energy security in New Zealand,' the NZ First minister said.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTaupō geothermal zone potential spurs $10m in Govt funding for explorationThe project could be 'globally groundbreaking' for 'supercritical' energy generation.04 Sep 02:46 AM
BusinessGreen light for two new solar-to-hydrogen farms in NorthlandTwo new 5MW solar-to-hydrogen farms set for Northland.02 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandNormal Air NZ schedule to take two days to return, power cut to 300+ homes as gales lift roofsFirefighters responded to more than 110 calls for help after gales lashed the top of NZ.31 Aug 08:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFraser Whineray: Four urgent policy fixes to insulate NZ against rising power pricesOPINION: New Zealand's renewable electricity credentials are world-leading.28 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
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
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
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
EnergyWhy businesses are struggling with New Zealand's industrial gas crisisGas users are curtailing operations due to rising costs.11 Aug 05:00 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
