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
OpinionSimon Bridges: Unlock energy to unlock growthOPINION: It is more than 25 years since the last major reform of the electricity sector.18 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLabour may ask gentailers to reinvest dividends in new generationIt says the suggested move by the partly Government-owned companies could reduce prices.17 Feb 11:53 PM
New ZealandMeridian's solar farm in Northland gets go-ahead with wetland protectionsThe 250,000-panel solar farm could power half of Northland's homes.11 Feb 05:00 PM
BusinessGenesis Energy's plan to reduce coal dependencyGenesis has taken another step towards reducing its reliance on coal for Huntly. 10 Feb 02:16 AM
BDBDEnergyComCom cold on Contact Energy's proposed Manawa takeoverThe regulator is worried about market concentration.06 Feb 01:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Legacy’: New solar-powered buildings at marae near Kaipara HarbourDevelopment is a significant step for the hapū and creates a legacy: Te Kurataiaho Kapea05 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike Fuge: Bureaucratic delays hinder NZ’s renewable energy progressOPINION: Contact Energy calls for faster action in push for renewable power.01 Feb 11:00 PM
Markets with MadisonBest of Markets with Madison: EnergyThe crisis continues – so what are the solutions?30 Jan 06:00 PM
EnergyWork to start on NZ's biggest solar farm in 2025It would create enough power to supply the equivalent of about 35,000 homes.29 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandCentral Auckland power cut hits businesses, homes; biotech company hit mid-experimentPower has since been restored to affected areas, a Vector spokesperson said.28 Jan 12:20 AM
New ZealandHelium balloon causes power outage in Central Auckland, residents report ‘loud bang’The first electricity outage was reported shortly before 3pm.24 Jan 06:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAucklanders do better on some living costs than other Kiwis: New reportAucklanders spend less on energy and more on transport.18 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: What is AI good for? And will it really take over the world?It's hard to know if artificial intelligence will save or enslave us - or neither.18 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessOil giant BP cuts thousands of jobs to slash costsWith about 90,000 staff worldwide, BP indicated more jobs could be cut.16 Jan 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRowan Simpson: Is AI having its lightbulb moment?OPINION: We might be overestimating AI's short-term potential.14 Jan 03:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLos Angeles braces for ‘explosive fire growth’ as high winds nearFinancial Times: Claims utility group equipment to blame for igniting one of the blazes.13 Jan 09:55 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe rise of nuclear-powered batteriesFinancial Times: Companies vie to create small plants for data centres to oil platforms.09 Jan 06:41 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionErnie Newman: Govt should be focused on fixing market failuresOPINION: Banking, supermarkets and electricity sector all ripe for better competition.08 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandPylon collapse shows need for upgrade of Northland's electricity networkPlans to boost Northland's power network after pylon collapse.08 Jan 05:00 PM
