PoliticsMethanex proposes idling one plant indefinitely, job cutsThe nation's biggest gas user will go down to one plant.11 Sep 04:43 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'What other f***ing signs do you need?' Shane Jones fumes over mill closuresThe Regional Development Minister says foreign investors were warned.10 Sep 11:51 PM
EnergyContact Energy makes $1.86 billion play for ManawaContact says it wants a more diversified, resilient and efficient business.10 Sep 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWinstone blames power prices for mill closureWinstone says its two central North Island mills will close indefinitely.10 Sep 05:00 AM
Energy'Massive blow': Hundreds of jobs lost as Winstone shuts millsOne of the central North Island's biggest employers has made the call to shut two mills.10 Sep 04:39 AM
New ZealandCar hits power pole, electricity out in OnehungaThe crash happened just before 1.30am.03 Sep 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyEnergy crisis: What will it take to fix the system?What this month's power price spike says about NZ's electricity sector.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPower fully restored after car hits power poleA driver sustained minor injuries after hitting a power pole.29 Aug 03:32 AM
New ZealandErosion found on both sides of Waikato River control gatesThe banks on either side of the Lake Taupō bridge need stabilising.28 Aug 07:23 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Shallow politics in PM's council spending rebukeOPINION: 'We have no idea what the Government believes are council luxuries.'28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North renewable energy resources soar with third solar farm startingFar North's third big solar farm to be built at Pamapuria28 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The real local council priorities; sad state of energy supplyOPINION: 'It is unfortunate that the dominant tower in the city is the casino tower.'27 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Christopher Luxon is gaslighting the countryOPINION: The energy crisis is driven by relentless corporate profiteering.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Harman: Government left praying for rain as it tries to solve energy crisisOPINION: There is nothing the Beehive can do to generate one extra watt of electricity.27 Aug 04:59 PM
PoliticsGovernment investment unlocks more solarNZ Green Investment Finance invests $78m in solar, backing a $2b portfolio.27 Aug 07:38 AM
EnergyMeridian says wind, rain taking pressure off hydroWind and rain might a drag for some, but help take pressure off strained power system.26 Aug 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPower pylon problems: New line to Coromandel alone could cost $500mThe huge cost of new power lines to aid energy security is revealed after the debacle.25 Aug 03:00 AM
Energy'Looking a bit grim': Price rise warning for gas customersElectricity sector hit by wholesale power price surge after dry winter.22 Aug 08:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Wholesale electricity prices – is more Govt intervention the solution or the problem?OPINION: Spot prices have been at their highest level in the last decade.22 Aug 05:21 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGenesis profit down 33%, looks to LNG as a fuel for HuntlyGenesis CEO Malcolm Johns says LNG is being considered as a fuel for its Huntly station.22 Aug 04:41 AM
New ZealandElectricity supply crisis: What you need to knowNew Zealand is heading towards a crunch in electricity generation.22 Aug 02:49 AM
CommoditiesTranspower gives green light for generators to use more waterConsumers could be paid to use less power if the situation deteriorates.21 Aug 10:38 PM
EnergyGenesis Energy net profit drops by a thirdLow lake levels and constrained gas supply drove earnings down.21 Aug 09:44 PM
New ZealandPower to the people: Initiative aimed at reducing region's electricity pricesTairāwhiti leaders plan locally owned renewable grids to combat soaring electricity bills21 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsMinister warns Electricity Authority will be ‘roadkill’ if energy prices not addressedShane Jones says it must use its powers to rein in energy generation companies' profits.21 Aug 04:19 AM
EnergyHigh energy prices threaten 230 jobs at Winstone Pulp InternationalIf the plan goes ahead 230 people would lose their jobs.20 Aug 06:55 AM
EnergyTranspower decision due soon on hydro lake levelsTranspower will soon decide if generators can use more water from their hydro dams.20 Aug 05:22 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyPoor hydro levels weigh on Mercury’s 2025 earnings outlookPower company Mercury NZ says pressure on the electricity system will remain.19 Aug 10:29 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyEarnings preview: NZ's big four power companies set to reveal allHydro lake levels and gas supply will feature in upcoming power company results.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment told to reduce household gas usage to save industryA Green building group warned there isn't enough gas for households and industry.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAlis Bouma: Finding alternatives to cars and capitalism'I don’t want to be living in a world where I’m driving to work for the rest of my life.'16 Aug 12:12 AM
EnergyContact to go ahead with airport solar farmCompany pushes 'go' on $271 million solar project at Christchurch Airport.15 Aug 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ's electricity sector needs matesOPINION: The solution to New Zealand's power supply problems is not simple.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Energy storage critical to NZ’s economic and climate futureOPINION: This is a market failure, and one with serious implications.15 Aug 03:00 AM