New Zealand'Cheaper off-peak power': New rules for big electricity retailersRetailers with over 5% market share must provide time-of-use pricing.16 Jul 06:48 AM
PremiumStock takesStock Takes: The power company gaining the most from the big wetHydro storage in New Zealand is now above the long-run average, thanks to heavy rain.10 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumEnergyWhy energy is set to be a hot topic in next year's electionMeridian’s new CEO shares his thoughts on sector scrutiny amid electricity challenges.15 Jun 02:00 AM
EnergyMajor power cables linking North, South Islands near end of life, $1.4b replacement mooted07 May 01:41 AM
PremiumEnergy'Our planning laws are a mess': Top CEO on 'whims and fancies' stopping big projects26 Apr 12:00 AM
EnergyDry weather lowers Mercury NZ's earnings forecast by $60m Mercury's earnings will be affected by dry weather this financial year. 15 Apr 10:08 PM
OpinionOpinion: Winter electricity prices are rising – how do we know we’re getting value for money?OPINION: Winter's arrival in New Zealand and Australia means higher power bills.15 Apr 04:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why more generation won’t solve NZ’s energy woesOPINION: New Zealand's electricity demand could nearly double by 2050.24 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Immoral’: Kiwis brace for power hikes with one woman facing 31% increaseSharon Sutton's daily charge with Frank Energy will rise 31% from April 1.03 Mar 05:00 PM
BusinessNZ consumers face 5% increase in power pricesFrom April 2025, the average consumer’s electricity bill will increase by $10 per month.21 Nov 02:42 AM
PremiumPremiumMarketsCompetition risks in 'super-peak' electricity hedging contractsThe Electricity Authority warns that a section of the market is neither deep nor liquid.10 Nov 03:00 AM
BusinessBasis reinvents the switchboardKiwi startup Basis says its smart panel will be safer, cheaper, and shave up to $1000 per year from your power bill. Video / Dean PurcellWatch04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDowned pylon: Transpower boss says context missing from failures announcementTranspower says its position in the fallen pylon incident has not been fairly represented29 Sep 04:00 PM
EnergyWhy you aren't getting an extra Vector payment anymoreThe Entrust dividend payout is on its way to 365,000 Aucklanders this year.19 Sep 05:00 PM
Energy'Massive blow': Hundreds of jobs lost as Winstone shuts millsOne of the central North Island's biggest employers has made the call to shut two mills.10 Sep 04:39 AM
PoliticsMinister warns Electricity Authority will be ‘roadkill’ if energy prices not addressedShane Jones says it must use its powers to rein in energy generation companies' profits.21 Aug 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ's electricity sector needs matesOPINION: The solution to New Zealand's power supply problems is not simple.15 Aug 05:00 PM
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
EnergyRising energy costs could force closure of Oji Fibre Solutions recycling plant'Crazy outcome' could follow as high power prices blamed for plant's possible closure.07 Aug 12:16 AM
New Zealand'Transpower owes the people of Northland': Leaders disappointed with company's 'weak' responseTranspower's response lacks explanation on fair compensation for Northland businesses.01 Aug 11:30 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
New Zealand'It transformed our winter': How a new power company is changing livesA warm-hearted power company uses surplus from regular customers to help others.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'They were very cold': Transpower leaves Northland businesses in dark over compoTranspower has decided not to be proactive in any compensation or help for Northland.09 Jul 06:34 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Power companies switch common decency for profitOPINION: 'Is this a society that we can be proud of?'08 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We used the pools for a hot shower': Families go months without power because of non-paymentHouseholds choose between heating and cooking to keep the power on.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Penalty for being poor': Advocates put heat on power firms to scrap disconnection feesAdvocates say disconnection from essential services as a way of debt collection is unjust.07 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergySpark gets go-ahead for surf lagoon data centreAuckland's data centre boom continues, with the Dairy Flat project given the green light.26 Jun 12:05 AM
