PremiumPremiumBusinessHow a brutal 2024 winter is reshaping power prices, hydro plans and the Huntly fallbackMeridian is weighing a major expansion of Lake Pūkaki to boost hydro storage.09 Jan 10:00 PM
WorldAnger simmers as arson attack sparks Berlin mid-winter blackoutPower cut sparks questions about how resilient country is to sabotage of infrastructure.06 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldGPS is key to the global economy. It’s also surprisingly easy to attackGPS jamming can impact financial and health systems and civilian airline traffic.31 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumEnergySoaring power prices have cost country $5.2b in lost GDP, modelling suggests18 Dec 08:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMarcos Pelenur: Don’t wait out the gas crunch – grab the opportunity to get ahead14 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandPower lessons learned: Most tower collapse recommendations now in placeThe blackout cost Northland an estimated $37.5m to $80m.12 Dec 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyAI boom like 'adding towns': Genesis weighs risks for the power gridGenesis CEO Malcolm Johns warns of 'snakes and ladders' from growth in AI.11 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandMore space for sport: $2.6m project to underground Napier's Park Island power linesWork with Unison Networks will be staged over two summers to limit disruption to sports.11 Dec 09:34 PM
BusinessLost in transition: The businesses trapped by New Zealand's energy crisisGas supply has fallen about 45% in six years as prices for industry double.11 Dec 02:36 AM
EnergyHigh water warning: Meridian to spill South Island hydro lakes from tomorrowMeridian's Waitaki catchment lakes are running high due to rain and snow melt.10 Dec 02:11 AM
New ZealandNorthland solar farm to power Ryman retirement villages nationwideThe Maungatūroto solar farm will supply about two-thirds of Ryman villages' power needs.09 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: How much did retailers Anne and David Norman pay for ex-Beca House?The last 2025 column, reporting on the billionaire Normans and a big building deal.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareFisher and Paykel Healthcare wins Deloitte Top 200 Best growth awardFisher and Paykel’s $22b valuation makes it NZX’s largest listed company.04 Dec 04:00 PM
EnergyLNG import terminal plan a costly mistake, energy and environmental groups warn GovtThe open letter warns an LNG terminal could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions.03 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'The new price of eggs': The US political shocks of data centres and power billsNY Times: Democrats zeroed in on utilities and affordability to win Republican support.01 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldRising toll in Indonesia floods as rescuers battle to reach isolated Sumatra villagesCyclone Senyar could bring more extreme weather to Indonesia this week.27 Nov 06:57 AM
OpinionMichael Eaglen: How embracing the electric future now will strengthen New Zealand’s economy, industry and identityDiesel ferries burn nearly a million litres a year, driving up long-term costs.26 Nov 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGenesis secures deal for 1000MW wind partnership with YinsonThe deal could deliver up to 1000MW of new onshore wind power.26 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandClass action filed against Transpower and contractor over Northland outageAbout 180,000 people lost power for days after a tower collapse near Glorit.26 Nov 04:00 PM
Sustainable business & financeHow solar could ease NZ’s $42b power pain Power costs have jumped 40% in five years as ageing assets strain the grid.24 Nov 09:54 PM
EnergyGenesis gives green light to $236m Bay of Plenty solar projectThe Edgecumbe project will power about 29,800 homes from 2027.23 Nov 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFraser Whineray: Keep renewable electricity targets if you hate the planet and the poorOpinion: Why chasing 100% renewable electricity makes little sense.19 Nov 08:00 PM
EnergyRunning on empty: Gas crunch looms as local fields near exhaustionBCG warns that without action, supply could drop another 50% within five years.18 Nov 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeFran O'Sullivan: Musk’s space-based AI challenge meets new era of pragmatismElon Musk plans orbiting AI data centres powered by constant solar energy.18 Nov 04:00 PM
InflationFood prices rise 4.7% in year to October, but cheaper veggies drive monthly declineVegetable prices fell 10.7% in October, the biggest monthly drop since 2021.16 Nov 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: A mature conversation about asset sales and CGT? Yeah, rightOPINION: On the left and right, politicians need to lift the standard of debate.16 Nov 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWorkSafe warning after 'timber delivery went tragically wrong' WorkSafe has guidelines for working near overhead powerlines and advises extreme care.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I just sat there and cried': Woman smashes teeth in power outageMelissa Wihongi lost four front teeth after hitting her mouth in the blackout.15 Nov 05:00 AM
