New ZealandElectricity Authority using 2005 costings to measure economic loss of power outagesThe Electricity Authority admits the figure may no longer be fit for purpose.13 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Iran war is a wake-up call on how seriously we take energy securityOPINION: New Zealand's renewable resources put it in a strong position on energy security.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandThis NZ community plans to be solar-powered by ChristmasThe island's 480 residents still rely entirely on diesel for their electricity.09 Apr 12:18 AM
PremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Fossilised logic, drug wars and winning White Ferns04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow new financial year rules will hit your pay, benefits and household costs01 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessChargeNet hikes pricing: What it means for the cost of an Auckland-Tauranga EV roadtripAuckland–Tauranga in a Tesla could soon cost nearly as much as driving a petrol car.27 Mar 02:17 AM
Project AucklandNew resilience index reveals weakest links in Auckland infrastructureMurray Robertson urges more user-pays funding so critical projects can proceed.26 Mar 03:59 PM
OpinionDriving in the wrong direction: Why NZ's oil consumption is at a 5-year highOPINION: Oil now makes up 77% of NZ's fossil-fuel emissions, mostly from transport.25 Mar 09:50 PM
BusinessAnother power comparison site launchesBilly replaces Electricity Authority's What’s My Number tool, merged with Powerswitch.25 Mar 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFirst concrete evidence of surge in EV sales with Iran crisisPLUS: Market leader sells out and a lobby group calls for lower road user charges for EVs.25 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandPower plant 'a step closer to genuinely sustainable future'A new geothermal power plant that is 50% Tairawhiti-owned has opened. 24 Mar 02:52 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyThe private companies that have benefitted so far from the $1.2b Regional Infrastructure FundWho's getting what for regional development: Oji, OpenStar, minerals and a NZ First donor.23 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldCuba starts to restore power after new blackoutCuba has suffered seven nationwide blackouts since 2024 amid crisis.23 Mar 12:50 AM
Business$50m plan to double the number of public EV chargersThe $52.7m loans will help fund 2574 new public charge points nationwide.22 Mar 09:08 PM
WorldIran war: How power plants could be the next targetsIran has just one operational nuclear power plant at Bushehr, with a capacity of 1000MW.22 Mar 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGovt taps shuttered green fund to push ahead with LNG import planThe cost of buying an LNG terminal is coming from a closed "decarbonising" industry fund.22 Mar 06:00 PM
PoliticsGreen Party suggests axing infrastructure projects for temporary free public transport and relief paymentsThe Greens asked Christopher Luxon make public transport free.22 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessFrom Xero to zero emissions: New Zealander of the year Sir Rod Drury's power play for Aotearoa's futureDrury is backing massive solar, data centre and fusion power projects.19 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturing$100m Waikato steel manufacturing plant wins fast-track consent'The ultimate goal is to reduce the need to import steel' – expert panel on fast-tracking.19 Mar 01:51 AM
New ZealandPacific power shift: Whangārei company’s electric ferries win PM’s support Luxon viewed the E-Alia boats during his Pacific visit.18 Mar 10:00 PM
OpinionIran oil crisis: Why NZ’s car dependence is now a strategic liabilityOPINION: The crisis underlines how reliance on cars could become a strategic liability.18 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDatagrid's $5.1b 'AI factory' faces three major hurdlesWhy Chorus walked away from its Datagrid partnership.17 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandGovt loans $20m for geothermal power projects: 'Energy security is paramount'Govt's new strategy aims to see geothermal double its electricity role by 2040.17 Mar 08:38 PM
InflationBeef mince and steak prices surge as annual food costs climb 4.5%Beef porterhouse steak now averages $44.71 a kilo, up 21.5% in a year.16 Mar 10:51 PM
WorldTrump threatens to 'take' Cuba as blackout and US oil embargo biteTrump linked his vow to 'take' Cuba to a US oil blockade choking supplies.16 Mar 08:01 PM
New ZealandInvercargill AI data centre approved as expert warns of 'AI illiterate' NZExperts warn NZ risks becoming 'AI-illiterate' without major skills training.14 Mar 10:57 PM
New Zealand'No going back': World-class canyoning spot eyed for hydro schemeFederated Mountain Clubs says de-watering Morgan Gorge would destroy a unique site.14 Mar 06:30 AM
Energy'Energy on steroids': Todd picked to drill first superhot Taupō geothermal wellDrilling is due to begin about mid-2027 on the Rotokawa geothermal field.11 Mar 12:01 AM
