PoliticsMethanex proposes idling one plant indefinitely, job cutsThe nation's biggest gas user will go down to one plant.11 Sep 04:43 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'What other f***ing signs do you need?' Shane Jones fumes over mill closuresThe Regional Development Minister says foreign investors were warned.10 Sep 11:51 PM
EnergyContact Energy makes $1.86 billion play for ManawaContact says it wants a more diversified, resilient and efficient business.10 Sep 08:50 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
New ZealandHundreds lose jobs as Ruapehu mills close'As tough as this news is, our people need certainty to get on with their lives.'10 Sep 04:06 AM
LifestyleHow changing your laundry habits can save you moneyKiwis use more than 39 billion litres of water a year for washing laundry.29 Aug 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Shallow politics in PM's council spending rebukeOPINION: 'We have no idea what the Government believes are council luxuries.'28 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Christopher Luxon is gaslighting the countryOPINION: The energy crisis is driven by relentless corporate profiteering.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The real local council priorities; sad state of energy supplyOPINION: 'It is unfortunate that the dominant tower in the city is the casino tower.'27 Aug 05:00 PM
Infrastructure reportICBC: Innovative funding for green infrastructureICBC is ‘striving to make greater contributions for a good future’.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment investment unlocks more solarNZ Green Investment Finance invests $78m in solar, backing a $2b portfolio.27 Aug 07:38 AM
Letters to the EditorGisborne letters: Catch up with more green energyOPINION: Our readers write on green energy, energy security, GE and ballooning rates.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Wholesale electricity prices – is more Govt intervention the solution or the problem?OPINION: Spot prices have been at their highest level in the last decade.22 Aug 05:21 AM
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
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
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ's electricity sector needs matesOPINION: The solution to New Zealand's power supply problems is not simple.15 Aug 05:00 PM
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
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
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
BusinessMarkets with Madison: Power problemsWholesale electricity prices are incredibly high – an analyst explains how the major power generation companies are handling it. Video / Alyse WrightWatch08 Aug 07:00 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
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
EnergyGovt considering importing LNG as dire energy shortfall bitesBrown also called on Labour to form a bipartisan approach to restore confidence.07 Aug 05:12 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
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
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
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
PremiumPremiumConstructionSome new houses so energy efficient, they must be cooled in winter, Minister saysOver-insulated? Penk says some people are taking extreme steps.17 Jul 09:34 PM
New ZealandGrandson's 'teeth are chattering' in cold house as grandma has to choose between food or powerThe woman chooses a warm meal over a warm house and says she can never have both.15 Jul 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyChasing green electrons: Why Rio Tinto went all-in on Tiwai PointAnd what the future holds for the Southland plant.15 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: New Aratere autopilot grounding theory; Razor's edge in ABs winOPINION: 'Wow, thank goodness for a bit of a Beauden boost.'14 Jul 05:00 PM