BusinessOpenStar levitates half-tonne magnet in step toward 'near limitless' powerWellington start-up OpenStar has made the first public demonstration of its technology, putting it on the path toward nuclear fusion. Video / Tony MeinenWatch17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumEnergyBillion-dollar plan to import gas: Worthy insurance policy or costly last resort?Industry is supportive, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment is sceptical.10 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Water wastage woes solved with Shower CanaryMatthew Black talks to Tom Raynel about his small tech start-up Shower Canary.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionFraser Whineray: Keep renewable electricity targets if you hate the planet and the poor19 Nov 08:00 PM
EnergyRunning on empty: Gas crunch looms as local fields near exhaustionBCG warns that without action, supply could drop another 50% within five years.18 Nov 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘This is not restoration’: Māori leader challenges Ruakākā solar projectDr Mere Kepa says the $227m project stands on ancestral Te Parawhau land.10 Nov 12:30 AM
Energy'Significant public benefit': Watchdog backs Huntly power station planThe 10-year deal secures Huntly's back-up power supply until 2035.05 Nov 10:32 PM
New ZealandMeridian starts work on $227m Ruakākā solar farmIt is expected to produce enough electricity to power about half the homes in Northland.02 Nov 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyPower struggle: Global energy firm fights plan to mine off Taranaki coastRuling on the mining proposal is due from a Government-appointed panel in March.28 Oct 10:00 PM
Energy‘Good to have clarity’: Genesis weighs next steps on renewables planGenesis chairwoman Barbara Chapman says the company is reviewing its equity options.16 Oct 02:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Govt must get out of electricity and let market deliver securityOPINION: Repaying debt would be better for taxpayers and the market.07 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Reform of the energy sector? More like tinkeringOPINION: One in three Kiwi households now struggle to pay electricity bills. 04 Oct 04:00 PM
Energy'This is bold': Meridian hails Govt move to unlock energy investmentNicola Willis confirmed the Crown will maintain its 51% stake in power firms.30 Sep 10:15 PM
Herald NOWGovernment energy announcementLabour Energy Spokesperson, Megan Woods on the Government energy announcement with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOWWatch30 Sep 08:08 PM
EnergyDry year cover: Commission backs deal to keep Huntly generators onlineGenesis had warned it would retire Rankine Unit 2 in January 2026 without a deal.29 Sep 08:32 PM
New ZealandInvasive wasps attacking a live weta in NorthlandA live weta in Northland being devoured by invasive wasps. Video / Brad WindustWatch22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyEnergy security or emissions risk: What Huntly's new coal deal really meansGenesis has struck a deal with BT Mining to supply coal for the Huntly Power Station.22 Sep 01:10 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergy'The market is not broken': Contact pushes back on reform callsContact chairman Rob McDonald says lower prices depend on building new power capacity.16 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergy'The cheapest unit of gas is the one you do not use': EECA chief's warningEECA says simple fixes like sealing steam leaks can slash energy use by 30%.16 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsShane Jones wants to consider re-nationalising power companies in energy shake-up'No one is responsible for energy security in New Zealand,' the NZ First minister said.09 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsAct calls for NZ to leave Paris climate agreement without ‘realistic targets’Act restated its opposition to putting agriculture into the ETS.01 Sep 09:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFraser Whineray: Four urgent policy fixes to insulate NZ against rising power pricesOPINION: New Zealand's renewable electricity credentials are world-leading.28 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAnalysis: US tries to push more use of fossil fuels globallyNew York Times: Virtually all Trump's trade deals stipulate partners buy US oil and gas.28 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergy'A big disappointment' – analyst's view on Genesis Energy's earnings outlookThe midpoint of its guidance range was $62m below consensus estimates.25 Aug 09:26 PM
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
EnergyWhy businesses are struggling with New Zealand's industrial gas crisisGas users are curtailing operations due to rising costs.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJulie Anne Genter: Time to prioritise public good over private gainThe Green Party calls for renewed investment in public services and climate action.04 Aug 04:59 PM
