PremiumPremiumSharesVector-Amazon partnership creates smart meter tech that could be to sold to the worldAmazon Web Services (AWS) and Vector spin-out VTS extend their partnership.29 Nov 03:39 AM
New ZealandSparkie blames stress for mistake that resulted in person getting electric shock'I'm a better sparkie for having gone through this. I've slowed down.'27 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandElectricity from huge Kaitāia solar farm now powering the countryIt is New Zealand's largest solar farm.25 Nov 10:59 PM
CommoditiesLodestone, Eastland, fire up solar projectsThe switch has been flicked on two North Island new solar power facilities.24 Nov 03:45 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay, what are you doing with your $240 power payment?'We don’t want anyone to miss out on the $240 they are entitled to.'23 Nov 11:48 PM
EnergyMercury Energy's new wind farm to power 20,000 homesThe company has completed stage one of its new wind farm.21 Nov 03:30 AM
New ZealandTaupō's new all-electric bus charges into serviceTaupō's new bus is set to electrify public transport in the town.21 Nov 01:30 AM
CommoditiesPower bill pain: Transpower seeks higher charges to fund $4.7b grid upgradeMuch of the national electricity transmission grid was built between the 1950s and 1970s.21 Nov 01:08 AM
New ZealandNo shock: Power Consumers Trust votes to retain electricity sharesThe trust weighed retaining all of the shares, disposing of some, or the lot.17 Nov 04:41 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCheap Chinese electric utes will help NZ meet climate goals once 'ute tax' repealedAn economist thinks the arrival of Chinese EVs will see uptake soar.15 Nov 05:04 AM
New ZealandWhanganui River power towers to be replacedThe lines supply Whanganui CBD, hospital, and council buildings.13 Nov 03:08 AM
New Zealand'I miss him every day': Son speaks after tradie electrocuted at workAn electrician is now defending WorkSafe charges following Craig Johnston's death.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSUV and ute sales slowed due to NZ’s Clean Car Discount – expect that to reverse under a new governmentUrgent climate-related transport challenges continue to hang in the balance.10 Nov 12:16 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyNZ energy likely to change under National-led governmentThe energy sector is poised for a reversal of the oil and gas exploration ban.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPower move: Whanganui woman saves Rugby World Cup viewing'We were all annoyed about the timing but Val was the one who got on the phone.'25 Oct 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPower from the people: Councillor's ambitious solar scheme 'can’t focus on social needs'People with the largest roofs and most sunshine hours would get priority.19 Oct 04:00 PM
EconomyNZ global warming emissions creep up in first half of '23Less reliance on coal, natural gas makes electricity generation star performer.18 Oct 10:42 PM
New ZealandThieves strip earth wires from live networkThieves are making off with copper wire from live power network.18 Oct 02:38 AM
New ZealandHigh voltage: Man frustrated with stock trucks moved fence and network power wires outside houseThe man would have been handling live wires if the power had been turned back on.17 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandBurning issue: Incinerator proposal sparks record number of submissionsThe Waipā District Council says the number of submissions was the highest ever received.16 Oct 12:28 AM
New ZealandLives on the line: Copper thefts soar across region's electrical network35 crucial power pole safety features found missing by lines company Unison.13 Oct 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGenesis Energy board, CEO quizzed on soggy share priceRelative underperformance of share price put down to usage of fossil fuels.13 Oct 02:52 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAustralia’s richest person raises stake in lithium producer, threatening $7.1b takeoverFinancial Times: Gina Rinehart company muscling in on major mine proposal.13 Oct 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyPowercut, schmowercut: Evnex’s $10m raise will fund a breakthrough productPlus: CEO's verdict on National's EV policy.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarning over impact on petrol prices, EV sales if Clean Car Discount ditchedIf National and Act are elected, the Clean Car Discount is on the scrap pile.04 Oct 05:17 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsPre-election EV surge: One in four new cars are pure electricSales of higher-emitting vehicles slump. EV advocate calls on Nats to reverse stance.03 Oct 03:30 AM
New ZealandPlans announced to build country's largest EV charging hub in TaurangaStage one of the charging hub was expected to be complete by the end of 2024.01 Oct 09:17 PM
New ZealandPolicy puts spotlight on slave labour in the solar panel supply chainChina makes 90 per cent of the world's solar panels.25 Sep 10:32 PM
KahuTaiwanese technology powers up Ōkarea Marae with clean, green solar solutionsThe Solar Solutions for Māori Communities programme is freeing up marae costs.25 Sep 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsWatchdog calls power-broadband deals ‘bundles of confusion’Power companies respond. Plus: our telco czar's next two targets.21 Sep 01:18 AM
EnergyThe $360 payout: Are you in line?It is New Zealand’s largest dividend payout, with more than $2b paid out since 1994.20 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Compliant and safe': Firm backs under-fire waste-to-energy projectBackers of a waste-burning electricity generation project say it will be compliant.19 Sep 01:31 AM
Markets with MadisonRenewables race: The $30b electricity transitionWhy NZ power companies are undertaking a once in a generation infrastructure programme.14 Sep 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyLoss of Contact’s Stratford peaker will affect electricity market - analystOne of Contact Energy's peakers will be out of action until 2025.13 Sep 01:47 AM
