PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Energy crisis - Will Kiwis be able to heat their homes this winter?OPINION: As we head into winter, how will New Zealand's energy grid cope?10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: The blame games and politics of a winter power crisisNo government likes to waste a crisis - even a two-hour-long one.10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesPower crisis averted, but a sign of things to come?Businesses and individuals managed to avoid a blackout - this time.10 May 03:22 AM
New ZealandPower shortages: What’s being done to keep the lights on?With demand growing relentlessly, who gets the power during shortages?09 May 10:39 PM
New Zealand'Third-world stuff': Energy minister praises chilly Kiwis' restraint amid grid crisisThe country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.09 May 10:08 PM
New ZealandGovt must smooth EVs and data centres’ demand on power grids - VectorChief executive Simon Mackenzie warned it was way past time to get moving.09 May 08:03 PM
New ZealandFocus: South Island Pharmacies investigatedSeveral South Island pharmacies have allegedly given unnecessary immunisations. Video / NZ herald / GettyWatch09 May 07:48 PM
New ZealandGrid crisis, Taiwan trips and pharmacies investigated | Focus Morning Bulletin May 10, 2024Kiwis wake to icy temperatures amid grid crisis and why Wayne Brown’s unhappy about councillors’ trips to Taiwan in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / GettyWatch09 May 07:19 PM
New Zealand'Third-world stuff': Crisis meeting held ahead of grid emergency as polar blast bears downFriday promises NZ's coldest day of 2024 - and more frosty temperatures are due tonight.09 May 10:01 AM
New ZealandPower substation swamped by Cyclone Gabrielle set to be lifted 1.7 metres higher$35m rebuild to cope with 1-in-450-year floods would be paid for out of power bills.09 May 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyMeridian's Hawke's Bay wind farm to open in JulyHarapaki wind farm will ramp up production in time for the second half of winter.08 May 09:43 PM
New ZealandSalt, sake and steam as giant geothermal power station cranks upThe turbine's opening ceremony involved traditional Japanese and Māori elements.06 May 06:35 AM
OpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: National could lose in 2026, but would Labour be ready to win?OPINION: Could this be a one-term government?04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProject Kea can buy Canterbury land for giant rubbish recycling plantTwo ministers signed off on the land deal for the project, opposed by some locals.01 May 01:48 AM
New ZealandTime running out for NZ’s copper phone networkOne of our biggest telcos plans to pull the plug next year.28 Apr 08:06 PM
OpinionIs NZ bringing in 'dirty' coal from Indonesia?ANALYSIS: MPs turned a blind eye while NZ imported Indonesian coal.25 Apr 11:51 PM
EnergyGenesis' $104m solar project will power 13,000 homesGenesis Energy marks start of $104m solar power project.23 Apr 02:13 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGenesis boss warns NZ's gas production is falling quickly but demand notGenesis Energy says gas production is falling at a faster rate than forecasts.22 Apr 05:00 PM
CommoditiesOne thing households could do to save $1000-plus on power billsAlso under scrutiny are the creaky state of Kiwi appliances and our ageing vehicle fleet.20 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesTranspower warns of supply risk, despite last week’s delugeThe summer-autumn period this year has been relatively dry.17 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesChristchurch firm raising $70m for new home battery - half the price of Tesla’s PowerwallManufacture could be just 18 months away, if across the Tasman.15 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandElectric blanket fire killed 82-year-old woman and her dogCoroner's report has prompted a warning as we head into colder weather.12 Apr 12:11 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWall Street turns to ‘solar grazing’ sheep in push to go greenFinancial Times: Big business teams up with farmers to trim around solar panels.10 Apr 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeSolar firm Lodestone completes $55m capital raisePurpose Capital consortium has increased its investment in the solar specialist.09 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGlobal glut turns solar panels into garden fencing optionFinancial Times: Solar panels so cheap they're being used to build garden fences.02 Apr 04:55 AM
New ZealandVariety show to keep the lights on'It’s not going to be a big, scary thing where people have to be perfect.'25 Mar 04:00 PM
EnergyPower company, F&P Healthcare upgrade earnings forecastsManawa says some milestones have been achieved; F&P Healthcare also upbeat.21 Mar 10:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKeeping the lights on after Gabrielle: Inside the Waikaremoana Power SchemeFor weeks after Cyclone Gabrielle, Hawke's Bay's power nearly all came from one place.18 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandHouseholds using gas, petrol could save thousands by going electricAccording to a report, electric appliances and vehicles are now economically favourable.17 Mar 07:23 PM
New ZealandDelays to two huge Hawke's Bay solar farm projects, but developers say bright future aheadA solar farm in Central Hawke's Bay and one near Hawke's Bay Airport both face delays.06 Mar 04:18 AM
New Zealand25 homes still without power, helicopter crew repairing damaged lines'The lines have been brought down in a remote area where access is challenging.'05 Mar 10:04 PM
New Zealand'Through the roof': Power pole crashes into Hamilton homePolice were called after a car hit the pole, causing it to topple on to the house.05 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandTrio arrested as Christchurch powerline thefts, tampering continueA third person is facing charges over powerline tampering in Christchurch.01 Mar 03:05 AM
CommoditiesThe Lines Company told to clean its act upCompany told to do better after 'concerning' power outages.28 Feb 11:04 PM
