Seabed mining ‘does not co-exist with offshore wind’, government told
Seabed mining and windfarming are two activities that could not operate simultaneously.
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Waikato heli-saw to transform forestry, electricity sectors
TLC will continue to trial the heli-saw technology this month in Piopio.
600 lightning strikes, hundreds without power as severe weather hits Bay of Plenty
Isolated thunderstorms with possible strong wind gusts continue to affect the region.
Letters: AT needs an attitude change; Three Strikes justice
OPINION: 'We appear to have a bureaucracy that is not reading the room.'
Letters: Three Strikes explanation welcome; why can't Brown put the brakes on AT?
OPINION: 'Such refining of solutions should be applauded.'
Electricity prices, Wynyard ferry and Aurora lights | Focus Morning Bulletin May 13, 2024
Consumers 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 week
Queues of cars at vantage point for Kiwis keen to catch last glimpse of aurora
One Wellingtonian described the situation as 'complete chaos'.
Consumers urged to ensure they’re getting the best deal on electricity
The latest stats show electricity prices have been rising more slowly than incomes.
'Complete chaos': Hundreds of cars jam Wellington's south coast, where to see the aurora
Aucklanders have received a stroke of luck regarding glimpsing the aurora tonight.
National power grid emergency further extended
The coldest spot this morning was in the central North Island.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Labour’s decisions still affect us negatively
OPINION: What happens next is the fault of the last Government.
Editorial: 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?
Claire Trevett: The blame games and politics of a winter power crisis
No government likes to waste a crisis - even a two-hour-long one.
Power crisis averted, but a sign of things to come?
Businesses and individuals managed to avoid a blackout - this time.
Power shortages: What’s being done to keep the lights on?
With demand growing relentlessly, who gets the power during shortages?
'Third-world stuff': Energy minister praises chilly Kiwis' restraint amid grid crisis
The country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.
Govt must smooth EVs and data centres’ demand on power grids - Vector
Chief executive Simon Mackenzie warned it was way past time to get moving.
Focus: South Island Pharmacies investigated
Several South Island pharmacies have allegedly given unnecessary immunisations. Video / NZ herald / Getty
Grid crisis, Taiwan trips and pharmacies investigated | Focus Morning Bulletin May 10, 2024
Kiwis 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 / Getty
'Third-world stuff': Crisis meeting held ahead of grid emergency as polar blast bears down
Friday promises NZ's coldest day of 2024 - and more frosty temperatures are due tonight.
Power 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.
Meridian's Hawke's Bay wind farm to open in July
Harapaki wind farm will ramp up production in time for the second half of winter.
Salt, sake and steam as giant geothermal power station cranks up
The turbine's opening ceremony involved traditional Japanese and Māori elements.
Shane Te Pou: National could lose in 2026, but would Labour be ready to win?
OPINION: Could this be a one-term government?
Project Kea can buy Canterbury land for giant rubbish recycling plant
Two ministers signed off on the land deal for the project, opposed by some locals.
Time running out for NZ’s copper phone network
One of our biggest telcos plans to pull the plug next year.
Is NZ bringing in 'dirty' coal from Indonesia?
ANALYSIS: MPs turned a blind eye while NZ imported Indonesian coal.
Genesis' $104m solar project will power 13,000 homes
Genesis Energy marks start of $104m solar power project.
Genesis boss warns NZ's gas production is falling quickly but demand not
Genesis Energy says gas production is falling at a faster rate than forecasts.
One thing households could do to save $1000-plus on power bills
Also under scrutiny are the creaky state of Kiwi appliances and our ageing vehicle fleet.
Transpower warns of supply risk, despite last week’s deluge
The summer-autumn period this year has been relatively dry.
Christchurch firm raising $70m for new home battery - half the price of Tesla’s Powerwall
Manufacture could be just 18 months away, if across the Tasman.
Electric blanket fire killed 82-year-old woman and her dog
Coroner's report has prompted a warning as we head into colder weather.
Wall Street turns to ‘solar grazing’ sheep in push to go green
Financial Times: Big business teams up with farmers to trim around solar panels.