New ZealandWaikato heli-saw to transform forestry, electricity sectorsTLC will continue to trial the heli-saw technology this month in Piopio.15 May 06:30 AM
New Zealand600 lightning strikes, hundreds without power as severe weather hits Bay of PlentyIsolated thunderstorms with possible strong wind gusts continue to affect the region.14 May 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: AT needs an attitude change; Three Strikes justiceOPINION: 'We appear to have a bureaucracy that is not reading the room.'14 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Three Strikes explanation welcome; why can't Brown put the brakes on AT?OPINION: 'Such refining of solutions should be applauded.'13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandElectricity prices, Wynyard ferry and Aurora lights | Focus Morning Bulletin May 13, 2024Consumers urged to ensure they’re getting the best deal on electricity, how a new ferry could save Wynyard Quarter and your chance to catch a glimpse of the aurora lights this weekWatch12 May 07:47 PM
New ZealandQueues of cars at vantage point for Kiwis keen to catch last glimpse of auroraOne Wellingtonian described the situation as 'complete chaos'.12 May 06:22 PM
New ZealandConsumers urged to ensure they’re getting the best deal on electricityThe latest stats show electricity prices have been rising more slowly than incomes.12 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Complete chaos': Hundreds of cars jam Wellington's south coast, where to see the auroraAucklanders have received a stroke of luck regarding glimpsing the aurora tonight.12 May 09:27 AM
New ZealandNational power grid emergency further extendedThe coldest spot this morning was in the central North Island.12 May 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Labour’s decisions still affect us negativelyOPINION: What happens next is the fault of the last Government.11 May 08:53 PM
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
