EnergyTranspower decision due soon on hydro lake levelsTranspower will soon decide if generators can use more water from their hydro dams.20 Aug 05:22 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyPoor hydro levels weigh on Mercury’s 2025 earnings outlookPower company Mercury NZ says pressure on the electricity system will remain.19 Aug 10:29 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesMethanex pressured to fill key government gas contract in the midst of supply squeezeThe Government's last-minute gas contract is another sign of deep trouble in the market.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyContact reports increased earnings, Freightways takes 5.8% hit to net profitHydro volatility a major factor for Contact, Freightways hopes it has turned a corner.18 Aug 09:41 PM
PoliticsGovernment told to reduce household gas usage to save industryA Green building group warned there isn't enough gas for households and industry.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyEarnings preview: NZ's big four power companies set to reveal allHydro lake levels and gas supply will feature in upcoming power company results.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ's electricity sector needs matesOPINION: The solution to New Zealand's power supply problems is not simple.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Energy storage critical to NZ’s economic and climate futureOPINION: This is a market failure, and one with serious implications.15 Aug 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyMethanex gas deal a sign of tough times for New Zealand industryMethanol maker will bolster its profits through selling rather than using its gas supply.13 Aug 06:05 AM
CommoditiesMethanex shutters operations to keep NZ's lights on – and make moneyGas deal means all the units at Huntly can operate.13 Aug 12:31 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Labour isn’t to blame for NZ's looming power crisisOPINION: 'This power crisis has its genesis in Max Bradford’s power reforms.'12 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGenesis says demand for new power options exceeds supply85 megawatts (MW) of Huntly firming options have been secured by a number of participants.12 Aug 03:11 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Shot-putter Maddison-Lee Wesche defines Olympic spiritOPINION: 'The All Blacks looked and played like a group of individuals.'11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: ‘Banana’ maths and teaching teachers; use tech to blunt bulliesOPINION: 'How many of our primary teachers have no formal qualifications in maths?'10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandEnergy crisis: How to save money as power price spike looms for householdsWholesale electricity prices double in three weeks; residential users face bigger bills.09 Aug 07:00 AM
CommoditiesElectricity regulator steps in as Prime Energy defaults on payment to ManawaThe Electricity Authority is working with both companies on a 'managed resolution'.09 Aug 06:34 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyPower price spike a threat to provincial economy, energy users' group saysMultiple mills have had to go offline in the last week due to high power prices.08 Aug 08:30 PM
Energy'Slow-motion train wreck': Power price warning for households as major users feel the crunch'Slow-motion train wreck' in NZ's power market, an electricity company head says.08 Aug 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyManawa Energy share price slumps after customer defaultThe power generator now faces a sharply lower earnings forecast for the 2025 year.07 Aug 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesOpinion: Power price pain remedy might already be at our feetOpinion: Could superhot geothermal energy address the extreme power price increases?07 Aug 10:17 PM
EnergyPower prices double in three weeks; Government may interveneShane Jones says the Government is considering intervening to force lower prices.07 Aug 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Study history to improve our education standardsOPINION: 'All New Zealand children should have access to music education.'07 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesMarket conditions may drive Manawa Energy earnings lowerAmid energy price concerns, company asks NZX to keep it on a trading halt.07 Aug 02:29 AM
ManufacturingMajor energy users grapple with very high power pricesSome major energy users say ruinous prices are making them lose faith in the Government.06 Aug 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesNZ's stretched power sector is facing big challenges, Electricity Authority warnsWholesale electricity prices have risen sharply in the past month.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Just an estimate’: $9k shock gas bill dropped on familyContact Energy told the customer the bill was due to their gas usage being underestimated.02 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandTwo workers on collapsed Transpower pylon had ‘no formal training’Almost 100,000 people - and businesses - were left without power on June 20.31 Jul 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Attacks on the Treaty of Waitangi akin to domestic abuseOPINION: 'There has been no equal partnership between Māori and Pākehā.'29 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGas shortageThe energy industry is in deep distress, searching for a solution to a nationwide gas shortage.Watch28 Jul 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Unclear, unkind and unreasonable': Scrap disconnection fees for power debt says lobby groupPetition against hefty fees to be presented to Electricity Authority this week.23 Jul 05:00 PM
EnergyTiwai Point to ramp down electricity usage to ease tight supplyTightening gas supply and low lake levels have pushed wholesale power prices higher.22 Jul 01:34 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWhat's behind the latest power price spike?NZ wholesale power prices are sharply higher this winter.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 7000 properties without power in TokoroaThe unplanned outage at 9.21am was caused by lines coming down on Baird Road.18 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Farewell to Norm Hewitt – rugby star and caring friendOPINION: 'I only met Norm once whilst working as CEO of SPCA Auckland.'17 Jul 05:00 PM