New ZealandRedclyffe switched on, but what's the future?Transpower expects to reveal the future of the Redclyffe station within two months.15 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandParliament is back, water woes and scam calls | Focus Morning Bulletin January 30, 2024MPs are back with plenty on the to-do list, Wellington's water woes and ANZ’s latest scam warning for customers in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHeraldWatch29 Jan 07:19 PM
New ZealandPiped gas network heading for ‘death spiral’A recent report shows how gas prices will rise significantly in the next decade.23 Jan 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyEV owners: RUCs will cost us twice what petrol car owners pay in fuel taxEV owners are happy to pay road user charges but say it works out double the petrol tax.17 Jan 06:30 PM
New ZealandPower restored after cut hit Napier CBD as thousands of cruise passengers arrivedThe power outage lasted for more than an hour at a 'peak' time for shops and eateries.14 Jan 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAir pollution kills, costs $10.5b a year — why was clean car discount axed?OPINION: The Herald has mapped data from the Ministry of Transport.17 Dec 07:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeath of the Remuera tractor? Find the suburbs with most EVsThe Herald has mapped data from the Ministry of Transport.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandElectricity from huge Kaitāia solar farm now powering the countryIt is New Zealand's largest solar farm.25 Nov 10:59 PM
EnergyMercury Energy's new wind farm to power 20,000 homesThe company has completed stage one of its new wind farm.21 Nov 03:30 AM
New ZealandWhanganui River power towers to be replacedThe lines supply Whanganui CBD, hospital, and council buildings.13 Nov 03:08 AM
New ZealandPower move: Whanganui woman saves Rugby World Cup viewing'We were all annoyed about the timing but Val was the one who got on the phone.'25 Oct 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPower from the people: Councillor's ambitious solar scheme 'can’t focus on social needs'People with the largest roofs and most sunshine hours would get priority.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHigh voltage: Man frustrated with stock trucks moved fence and network power wires outside houseThe man would have been handling live wires if the power had been turned back on.17 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandBurning issue: Incinerator proposal sparks record number of submissionsThe Waipā District Council says the number of submissions was the highest ever received.16 Oct 12:28 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsWhat non-Tesla owners will pay to use Tesla's charging network in NZTesla operates 30 chargers around New Zealand.28 Sep 12:56 AM
EnergyThe $360 payout: Are you in line?It is New Zealand’s largest dividend payout, with more than $2b paid out since 1994.20 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandWho's leading our cyclone recovery?Recovery agency working to ensure opportunity to rebuild region isn't squandered.25 Aug 01:27 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
PremiumPremiumEnergySea change: Offshore wind power within a decade?CEO of wind power generator enthusiastic about the potential.26 Jul 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCarmen HallCarmen Hall: : Don’t be afraid to change power companies to save moneyOpinion: It's a good idea to shop around for the best deal.24 Jul 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyVector’s $1.75b meter sale: Its plan for the windfall - and three alternativesWill Aucklanders be in for a bigger dividend?05 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandWorkers have unacceptably high exposures to carcinogens, study finds58 per cent of workers in NZ are exposed to at least one cancer-causing agent at work.30 Jun 12:12 AM
New ZealandWednesday night blackout: It was the cat’s voltAbout 25,000 properties had electricity supply cut for up to 40 minutes on Wednesday.29 Jun 03:33 AM
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
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
Infrastructure reportBrett O’Riley: Time to set new infrastructure prioritiesWe have to be pragmatic and realistic, and open our doors to overseas funding.06 Jun 05:00 PM
Infrastructure reportOpinion: Filling NZ’s $210b infrastructure deficit black holeThe Government doesn’t have deep-enough pockets to fill the infrastructure black hole.06 Jun 04:59 PM
Infrastructure reportInfrastructure Report: Priorities for big projectsPublic and private partnerships are needed to get investment and development moving.06 Jun 04:59 PM
Infrastructure reportAn alliance to spearhead cyclone recovery effortDowner aims to build back smarter in Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.06 Jun 04:59 PM
Infrastructure reportInfrastructure Report: Planning for future weather events will require a different approachThe concepts of resilience and sustainability are key priorities.06 Jun 04:59 PM
OpinionNick Leggett: The importance of sustainabilityOPINION: Our ageing infrastructure is ill-equipped to handle NZ’s changing climate.06 Jun 04:59 PM