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
Auckland'Our energy market is broken': Letter from industry bodies asks PM for urgent reformsConsumer NZ highlights tough choices between heating homes and buying food.13 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandSubstation fault cuts power to thousands in TaurangaPower was cut to 21,529 customers at 12.30pm in Tauranga.11 Jul 03:01 AM
PremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The changes we need to make to make electricity prices affordable04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPoliticsSpecial tax change for fossil fuel companies was proposed ahead of Budget03 Jul 04:50 AM
New ZealandFrom the theatre to a line mechanic: Hastings woman aims to inspire women into electrical trade'They just treat me like "one of the guys" but still realise I have different strengths.'02 Jul 04:05 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertySurf park developers win fast-track referral for 400+ homesEarthworks started in October for the first stage of the project, 4km from Silverdale.01 Jul 09:00 PM
Energy'Actively exploring options': Genesis eyes new fast-start plantGenesis plans a new fast-start plant at Huntly of up to 100MW by winter 2027.30 Jun 11:31 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Change their footprint': Kiwi start-up's plan to shave $1200 a year off household power billsBasis plans to install over 50,000 smart panels globally in the next 24 months.30 Jun 05:00 PM
Business'Pick up the pace': NZ needs faster progress on energy projectsTranspower highlights the need for more electricity generation amid declining gas.30 Jun 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandConstruction to start on first of three solar farms next to small Hawke's Bay townWork on the first of three proposed solar farms near the town will begin soon.27 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandNew AI service to revolutionise how Kiwis compare energy plansThe Electricity Authority is set to reveal more about a new comparison site.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAI could add $3.4b to NZ economy – if we can address areas where we lagNew Zealand is behind in some areas, such as AI uptake and skills.24 Jun 03:00 AM
EnergyAuditor-General warns of investment need for electricity reliabilityAchieving net zero by 2050 will require increased spending in the electricity sector.24 Jun 12:55 AM
WorldNew York to build nuclear plant to meet clean energy demandPower company seeks to reopen Three Mile Island plant.23 Jun 08:09 PM
WorldHurricane Erick hits Mexico, leaves destruction and flooding in wakeResidents cleared debris and drained flooded streets after the storm.19 Jun 06:29 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie Ensor‘Ardern lives in exile’: Jones attacks gas ban, calls for apology in fiery hearingThe Resources Minister came to the select committee sporting a Make NZ Great Again hat.19 Jun 05:00 AM
EnergyBig four power firms near deal to secure Huntly's back-up roleNew Zealand's big power generators want to offset dry-year risk. 18 Jun 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWhy 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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew solar rules to cope with four-seasons-in-a-day weatherThe Government has announced new rules to make rooftop solar panels more appealing.13 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPower bill increase in Tairāwhiti, but better infrastructure promisedFirstLight Network has increased resilience work as power bills rise in Tairāwhiti.12 Jun 04:00 AM
Business'Just going to get more expensive': Power prices up 6.2%, ahead of inflationStatistics NZ has released its selected price index for the year to April. 10 Jun 07:00 PM
BusinessWhy Genesis is simplifying its brand under one unified nameFrank will merge into Genesis between June and September, allowing customer choice.10 Jun 05:14 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyNZ's power system well-placed for winter - analystLake levels are close to average, easing fears of a power shortage.08 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldDispatch from Ukraine: Frantic repair work follows Russian strikes on power plantIn full health, the Mykolaiv plant heats 160,000 homes.08 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Dwindling faster': NZ's falling gas supply bad news for householdsHousehold gas use is 4% of total consumption, but prices may rise.07 Jun 10:20 PM
BusinessThe $80m blackout: How a pylon error plunged Northland into darknessThe power outage cost Northland businesses between $37.5 million and $80 million.05 Jun 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'A Swiss army knife': Genesis CEO extols new Huntly battery projectThe project will boost the key station's flexibility, says chief executive Malcolm Johns.05 Jun 07:00 AM
