PremiumPremiumConstructionProject Kea can buy Canterbury land for giant rubbish recycling plantTwo ministers signed off on the land deal for the project, opposed by some locals.01 May 01:48 AM
PoliticsGovernment to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals BillSubmitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.30 Apr 12:13 AM
CommoditiesOne thing households could do to save $1000-plus on power billsAlso under scrutiny are the creaky state of Kiwi appliances and our ageing vehicle fleet.20 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyNZ gas supply: 'Alarms are ringing' as reserves expected to run out within 10 yearsExperts say NZ needs gas to help bridge its move to renewable energy.11 Apr 12:30 AM
New ZealandNorthland's unused forestry waste could fuel major new industryAlmost all of Northland's manufacturing energy needs could come from forestry waste18 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDelays to two huge Hawke's Bay solar farm projects, but developers say bright future aheadA solar farm in Central Hawke's Bay and one near Hawke's Bay Airport both face delays.06 Mar 04:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhanganui council's $3.4m plan to turn faeces into fuelThe $40m wastewater treatment plant became fully operational in February 2019.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Coalition governments should be compulsory - here's whyOPINION: Coalition governments provide a pool of experience when allocating portfolios.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Climate extremists': Greenpeace lashes out at Govt's climate policiesBut Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says NZ is committed to phasing out fossil fuels.10 Dec 10:24 PM
WorldMore than 100 countries sign up for new major energy pledgeOver 100 countries at UN talks have promised to triple world renewable energy by 2030.03 Dec 02:54 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyCO2 shortage: Contact Energy’s proposed solution to the bubbles crisisIt's the essential ingredient to keep the bubbles in everything, from lager to lemonade.06 Nov 04:22 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment's ban on new fossil-fuel power plants questionedOfficials questioned the need to ban something that was unlikely to happen anyway.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBurning issue: Incinerator proposal sparks record number of submissionsThe Waipā District Council says the number of submissions was the highest ever received.16 Oct 12:28 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyPowercut, schmowercut: Evnex’s $10m raise will fund a breakthrough productPlus: CEO's verdict on National's EV policy.10 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPlans announced to build country's largest EV charging hub in TaurangaStage one of the charging hub was expected to be complete by the end of 2024.01 Oct 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyDanish renewables developer shifts offshore focus to WaikatoThe developer is looking at the feasibility of offshore wind power generation in NZ.24 Sep 04:00 PM
EnergyThe Warehouse Group sites to be powered by solar farmsMore than 260 sites owned by The Warehouse Group are set to be powered by solar farms.19 Sep 12:35 AM
Sustainable business & financeFiji’s Deputy PM calls on NZ Govt for visa-free travelBiman Prasad says visa-free travel is the surest way to improve economic ties.01 Sep 05:35 AM
EnergyEastland taps into NZGIF funding for geothermal projectThe NZGIF will lend up to $25m to Eastland Generation for its geothermal project.30 Aug 04:46 AM
Banking and financeWestpac to offer interest-free lending on EVs – but there’s a catchWestpac has joined other NZ banks in offering loans for electric vehicles.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe great divide: Will technology solve the climate crisis?OPINION: Some say we have to change the way we live, others pin their hopes on tech.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsThomas Coughlan: National's concerning lack of climate policiesOPINION: National's main climate policy is to repeal Labour's.16 Aug 05:01 PM
KahuRotorua hapū fits out new papakāinga homes with geothermal heatingThe housing is for hapū members currently living in emergency accommodation.13 Aug 01:14 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBlackRock says new $100m-plus stake notice 'administrative error'Drama from Australia on the day would-be target issues annual result.09 Aug 10:43 PM
Politics$2b climate change fund deal with BlackRock announcedThe aim is for New Zealand to be the first country to hit 100 per cent renewable energy.07 Aug 10:58 PM
New ZealandClimate targets rely too much on forestry, Govt watchdog saysClimate Change Commission says more needs to be done to meet emissions targets.26 Apr 06:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWill this NZ tech help make climate-friendly green hydrogen a global reality?A just-launched Kiwi spin-out is taking its clever green hydrogen tech to the world.25 Apr 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyPower play: NZ wind energy gears up as investment buildsWhat's in the wind energy pipeline and who's behind the developments.20 Apr 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessBusiness backing huge solar farm fails, creditors want $12.3mCouncil said the venture supported its aspirations. Now, it is a creditor.12 Apr 05:27 AM
New ZealandNZ could face $24 billion bill to hit 2030 climate targets, officials warnAn expert says it means taking stronger action now could save money in long-term.10 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergySilver lining for Genesis Energy from bad weatherGenesis Energy expects to report a record annual profit due to high rainfall.27 Feb 05:09 AM
New ZealandHundreds of dollars to be saved thanks to energy assessmentsSaving money - one lightbulb at a time.16 Feb 04:00 PM
EnergyEECA Awards 2014: Meridian office wins green awardMeridian Energy's Wellington head office continues to win awards for its green credentials nearly seven years after it was completed.04 Jun 05:00 PM
EnergyTokelau leads way with 90% renewable powerA Pacific territory vulnerable to sea level rise is the first nation in the world to get 90 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources.02 Jun 05:00 PM