New ZealandIcon or eyesore? New Plymouth power station's long redundant chimneyThe chimney has not been used for about 20 years.19 Aug 08:30 PM
AnalysisJamie EnsorWillis swoops in for PM’s media spot, denies ‘power play’ as Luxon forced aside'I regret that I came and took his lectern.'19 Aug 12:32 AM
EnergyLevelling the field: Measures promise more choices in electricity marketThe Electricity Authority plans three interventions to boost competition in the market.18 Aug 11:28 PM
EnergyMercury's profit plunges to $1m amid tough power conditionsTough power generating conditions hit Mercury's earnings in the June year. 18 Aug 10:15 PM
New ZealandHow solar farm rose to severe flooding challengeClever design meant electricity generation facility avoided harm in severe weather event.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomy'Build more renewables': Contact's strategy for energy stabilityRetail power prices rose 11% in the year to July, gas prices up 14%.18 Aug 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTony Clifford: Lack of investment, not gas, causes electricity turmoilOPINION: Spot prices have increased 3.5 times for wholesale users over nine years.15 Aug 04:43 AM
Markets with MadisonMaking it rain: Mercury’s plan to invest $550m in historic hydro stationsIt's the biggest reinvestment in hydro power in New Zealand's history.14 Aug 07:00 PM
WorldHome batteries are saving Americans from blackoutsOne in 10 Puerto Rican homes now have a battery and solar array for back-up power.14 Aug 06:00 PM
WorldFrance restarts nuclear plant after jellyfish invasionA jellyfish swarm shut down four reactors at Gravelines plant.13 Aug 08:18 PM
WorldJellyfish force nuclear plant shutdown in FranceSwarm of jellyfish infiltrate cooling system. Warmer seas result in increase in numbers.11 Aug 08:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBridget Abernethy: Why radical reforms won't lower electricity costsElectricity prices rose 8.4% last year, mainly due to higher line charges.10 Aug 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Drives like a robot:' Salesman misled new Tesla owners about car's self-driving capabilityThe buyers paid an extra $6,000 for features the Tesla did not have.09 Aug 12:29 AM
New Zealand'Fine young man' electrocuted after simple steps to avoid power line danger weren't takenIrish worker Sean Clear was just three days away from his 25th birthday when he died.06 Aug 07:00 PM
WorldUS environmental agency to terminate $11.8b in solar grantsThe EPA plans to terminate grants for rooftop solar projects.05 Aug 11:21 PM
World‘Let’s go fly a kite’: Capturing wind for clean energy in IrelandResearchers are flying kites to generate renewable electricity in Ireland.04 Aug 08:37 PM
WorldNSW floods: 18k without power, Warragamba Dam set to spillResidents in parts of NSW are urged to evacuate as floodwaters sweep through the state.04 Aug 04:03 AM
EnergyMajor energy firms sign deal for strategic reserve at HuntlyGenesis, Meridian Energy, Mercury NZ and Contact Energy agree deal for back-up generation.03 Aug 09:35 PM
New ZealandCar crash causes power outage for over 1000 customers in Foxton areaEmergency services are responding and police are asking people to avoid the scene. 02 Aug 06:40 AM
WorldDesperate for power, modern AI firms lean on a geriatric US nuclear fleetTech firms are securing power from ageing nuclear plants for AI data centres.31 Jul 05:00 PM
Business'Ruling the roost more than ever': Former Energy Minister rips into Big Four power companiesMarket reform is seen by some as the only real way to see power prices come down.30 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNeil Williams: Why your hot water cylinder is NZ's hidden energy solutionNew technology could save households $300 million annually on power bills.30 Jul 07:00 AM
EnergyNZ aims to double geothermal energy production by 2040The Government has allocated $60 million to fund research into the resource.30 Jul 05:41 AM
New ZealandNew $750m solar farm for Hawke's Bay: Why is the region turning to solar?The solar farm will be visible to thousands of motorists on SH5 Napier-Taupō Rd.28 Jul 06:00 PM
BusinessDoes your power company tell you if you're on the cheapest deal? Check our interactiveThe graphic shows which companies do a best-plan check and help struggling customers. 28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSolo Mum used Afterpay for food to manage power bill chargesLiz, a solo mum in Māngere East, got into arrears with Contact Energy, leading to a power cut and reconnection fee. Video / Carson BluckWatch27 Jul 05:00 PM
Business'We are suffering': Solo mum used Afterpay for food since power bills chewed up benefitMore than 100,000 New Zealanders can’t keep warm in their homes over winter. We ask why.27 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDEnergyPower GamesOur electricity system is at a crossroads. Who will pay to keep the lights on, prices down and businesses running? Video / Alyse Wright, Michael Craig, Mark MitchellWatch27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: How to get out of financial hardshipOPINION: You don’t have to solve everything today. Just start.26 Jul 09:00 PM
WellingtonPorirua power restored after outage affects 5000 homesPower returned around midday after crews resolved the problem.26 Jul 01:55 AM
Crime'Absolute stupidity': Power boss slams dangerous substation break-insOne break-in resulted in a forced power outage to 4500 customers in the Far North.23 Jul 02:20 AM
New ZealandCrash cuts power to hundreds across West Auckland; driver to appear in courtRoads were closed as emergency services investigated the crash.18 Jul 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Government ponders radical power reforms as prices riseOpinion: The Govt is considering an overhaul of how the electricity market operates. 18 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyThe X Factor: Power pricing start-up secures $3m, signs first customer across the TasmanPower industry insiders strike out on their own.17 Jul 11:00 PM
