Markets with MadisonRenewables race: The $30b electricity transitionWhy NZ power companies are undertaking a once in a generation infrastructure programme.14 Sep 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyLoss of Contact’s Stratford peaker will affect electricity market - analystOne of Contact Energy's peakers will be out of action until 2025.13 Sep 01:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn Berry: The Govt and BlackRock - what have we just endorsed?OPINION: BlackRock isn't here on a mercy mission, but to do business and make money.28 Aug 03:00 AM
World'Destruction could have been avoided': Maui County sues electric company over firesHawaiian Electric Co failed to shut off power despite exceptional winds, dry conditions.25 Aug 02:34 AM
KahuPower unaffordability for whānau ‘unacceptable’, Energy Hardship Panel saysA total of 8000 homes have been disconnected in the past few years due to unaffordability.24 Aug 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWhat a deluge: High rainfall drives Genesis to record $523m earningsThe power company opted to keep its dividend steady in order to pay down debt.24 Aug 01:28 AM
World'Nothing left': Father of NFL star killed in North Carolina home explosionThe father of the Tennessee Titans cornerback died overnight in the blast.23 Aug 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe great divide: Will technology solve the climate crisis?OPINION: Some say we have to change the way we live, others pin their hopes on tech.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsThomas Coughlan: National's concerning lack of climate policiesOPINION: National's main climate policy is to repeal Labour's.16 Aug 05:01 PM
New ZealandUndue risk: Man who attempted to bring down NZ's power grid to remain behind barsGraham Philip refused to engage with a psychologist for a report.15 Aug 04:48 AM
Politics$2b climate change fund deal with BlackRock announcedThe aim is for New Zealand to be the first country to hit 100 per cent renewable energy.07 Aug 10:58 PM
New ZealandPower poles perched near crumbling cliff worry localsTranspower says the poles are safe and it will check them again.01 Jul 08:00 PM
EnergyHow 350,000 households and businesses can claim trust dividends worth hundreds of dollarsThe trust is also pushing for law changes so beneficiaries aren't taxed so much.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo power in some households, high prices in othersOur most vulnerable and cash-strapped NZers are paying around 15 per cent more for power.21 Jun 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyRenewables main focus for NZ deal-making in 2023 – law firmDLA Piper says the market is buoyant in New Zealand and Australia.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Like a bomb going off’: Clive crash knocks out power to 500 propertiesAn 800kg transformer box bolted to the concrete was shifted '10 to 15m', resident says.18 Jun 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyContact Energy backs geothermal in the race to decarboniseThe firm gives insights on its big projects and a major breakthrough on carbon emissions.02 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLuke Kirkness: Beating the winter blackoutsOpinion: It's time to shine a brighter light on power solutions after an outage warning.29 May 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Premium Debate: Govt negligence causes power woesSubscribers have their say.26 May 04:00 AM
EnergyVector stung with near $1.2m penalty for excessive power outagesThe electricity lines company breached its own quality standards.10 May 05:15 AM
Politics$80 million paid out on Teslas - Feebate EV scheme rejiggedThe Government will hike fees and cut rebates as the EV policy is too successful.01 May 08:54 PM
New ZealandClimate targets rely too much on forestry, Govt watchdog saysClimate Change Commission says more needs to be done to meet emissions targets.26 Apr 06:31 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyPower play: NZ wind energy gears up as investment buildsWhat's in the wind energy pipeline and who's behind the developments.20 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandGas leak in Auckland’s Mt Wellington disrupts trafficFire and Emergency NZ was at the scene about 4.30pm; Marua Rd is closed.20 Apr 05:07 AM
New ZealandOmbudsman visits cyclone-hit, downtown Louisville shooting & potholes patched up | Focus Morning Bulletin: 11 April, 2023 Ombudsman to visit cyclone-hit communities, Louisville shooting kills five and how many potholes has Waka Kotahi patched up in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald Watch10 Apr 05:33 PM
New ZealandPower outages affect large parts of West AucklandBethells Beach, Henderson Valley, parts of Swanson and parts of Piha are affected.09 Apr 08:44 AM
New ZealandEsk River hydro stations still out of actionRemote Esk River power stations were knocked out by Cyclone Gabrielle.28 Mar 12:35 AM
New ZealandRedclyffe: Will it stay or will it go?The Redclyffe station was one of 12 that had been earmarked for resilience work.26 Mar 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanRMA war heads towards final battleOPINION: Thomas Coughlan says the RMA reforms face more challenges than ever.22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergySilver lining for Genesis Energy from bad weatherGenesis Energy expects to report a record annual profit due to high rainfall.27 Feb 05:09 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careEvacuations and no power: The fate of 1000 retirement village residents during cyclone"Mobile generators were a godsend. In our new villages, we’re building generators."24 Feb 04:13 AM
EnergyGenesis completes biomass trial for HuntlyHuntly is looking at alternative fuel options for its coal and gas-burning power station.22 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSome power charges could go up in NorthlandLines companies are signalling an increase in charges this year.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Challenging' and 'difficult' situation as Far North residents forced offlineThe outages impacted 111 calls and banking and Eftpos services around the district.15 Feb 04:00 PM