EnergyDry weather lowers Mercury NZ's earnings forecast by $60m Mercury's earnings will be affected by dry weather this financial year. 15 Apr 10:08 PM
OpinionOpinion: Winter electricity prices are rising – how do we know we’re getting value for money?OPINION: Winter's arrival in New Zealand and Australia means higher power bills.15 Apr 04:11 AM
New ZealandHomes lose power in Wellington’s Churton Park, Johnsonville, Ngauranga and GlensideAbout 1000 homes are without electricity.14 Apr 01:40 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: An inconvenient truth for those on the moral EV moundOPINION: We can be one of a handful of countries to reap the benefits of EVs.10 Apr 05:00 PM
EnergyShocking: Alpine Energy owes electricity customers $16.9m after accounting error Commerce Commission warns Alpine Energy over "serious and preventable” breaches.08 Apr 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyNZ hydro-power generation gets a boost Much-needed rain has taken some pressure off the national electricity grid. 06 Apr 08:46 PM
Markets with MadisonThe grid-scale solar farm installing 1600 panels per dayPlus the big investors behind the private project.06 Apr 07:00 PM
BusinessContact-Manawa takeover decision delayedIf the deal proceeds, it would make Contact the second-largest generator in New Zealand. 30 Mar 10:19 PM
ManufacturingLion Brewery unveils one of NZ’s largest solar arraysThe solar array will supply 14.4% of the brewery's electricity.30 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland to boast second-highest structures in NZ as wind farm takes flightNorthland's wind farm will have 12 turbines, each 206m tall.28 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessGenesis boosts coal stockpile, preps for potential power shortfallGenesis may start a third Rankine for extra power during emergencies.28 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Catastrophic impacts’: Possible Kaituna River dam project faces pushbackConcerns included the fast-tracking of the project and a 'perceived lack of consultation'.27 Mar 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWill Contact’s plan to buy Manawa Energy get over the line?The Commerce Commission's decision is due before the end of the month.27 Mar 03:10 AM
BusinessContact to appeal $230m Southland wind farm denialContact will reapply for consent to build a 330MW wind farm near Wyndham, in Southland. 26 Mar 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Consumers and the right to repair a good step that needs safer groundOPINION: A well-thought-out right to repair will provide benefits across the board.25 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why more generation won’t solve NZ’s energy woesOPINION: New Zealand's electricity demand could nearly double by 2050.24 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRod Drury backs ‘NZ first’ public e-boat charging company Electric WaveBillionaire sees Queenstown becoming an R&D hub for marine electrification.20 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘A new frontier’: How supercritical geothermal could change NZ energyAbout $12m to $15m has already been spent on investigative work.20 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessContact’s rejected wind farm project will delay NZ energy transition, industry body warnsThe proposed wind farm was declined for being in an area of 'outstanding natural feature'.19 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandPower outage in Whanganui after tree falls on powerlines 61 customers are still without power.18 Mar 04:00 PM
Politics‘High prices, risk of outages’: Warnings to new Energy Minister amid ‘tight’ electricity supplyHere's what he was told when he was appointed.17 Mar 03:24 AM
BusinessTrump may rethink plans to double Canada steel, aluminium tariffsUS President Donald Trump says he'll 'probably' reconsider doubling planned tariffs.11 Mar 08:14 PM
LifestyleWhy power prices are rising – and what power companies could do to helpPower bills will rise by $10 monthly per household from April 1.10 Mar 01:20 AM
New ZealandPan Pac's rising electricity bill continuing to cause headachesPan Pac claims its main competitors in Canada have seen far lower price hikes.09 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhy NZ business groups are backing power purchase agreementsBusiness groups say more power purchase agreements will benefit New Zealand.04 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Immoral’: Kiwis brace for power hikes with one woman facing 31% increaseSharon Sutton's daily charge with Frank Energy will rise 31% from April 1.03 Mar 05:00 PM
PoliticsCompany seeks funding to build Trans-Tasman power cableTaslink thinks the cable could be running by 2032 and reduce prices.03 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDeparting Meridian boss' parting shot: Leave the system aloneThe departing Meridian Energy boss says the power sector is fine as it is.02 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Why we all pay for the shocking state of our energy sectorOPINION: The truth is, the electricity shortage works for the gentailers.01 Mar 08:00 PM
BusinessVector CEO Simon Mackenzie to step downThe veteran Vector boss will stand down at the end of June.25 Feb 10:42 PM
BusinessNZAS may again cut power use this winterRio Tinto and Meridian have agreed to invoke a power cut deal for this winter. 24 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Agents react to whopper $26m Herne Bay purchase'A good sale for the market' - Sotheby’s Mark Harris after his agents sold the two homes.24 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessUK to invest $440 million in site of oil refinery closureRefinery owners decided to convert Scottish plant into an import terminal.23 Feb 08:38 PM
BusinessGenesis reports strong first half profitGenesis net profit leaps past $70m in volatile environment.20 Feb 08:22 PM
