PremiumPremiumBusiness'Change their footprint': Kiwi start-up's plan to shave $1200 a year off household power billsBasis plans to install over 50,000 smart panels globally in the next 24 months.30 Jun 05:00 PM
Business'Pick up the pace': NZ needs faster progress on energy projectsTranspower highlights the need for more electricity generation amid declining gas.30 Jun 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAI could add $3.4b to NZ economy – if we can address areas where we lagNew Zealand is behind in some areas, such as AI uptake and skills.24 Jun 03:00 AM
EnergyAuditor-General warns of investment need for electricity reliabilityAchieving net zero by 2050 will require increased spending in the electricity sector.24 Jun 12:55 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHow worried should we be about economic fallout from the Israel-Iran conflict?Markets have been rattled by the Israel-Iran conflict, but remain relatively calm.16 Jun 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew solar rules to cope with four-seasons-in-a-day weatherThe Government has announced new rules to make rooftop solar panels more appealing.13 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPower bill increase in Tairāwhiti, but better infrastructure promisedFirstLight Network has increased resilience work as power bills rise in Tairāwhiti.12 Jun 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Dwindling faster': NZ's falling gas supply bad news for householdsHousehold gas use is 4% of total consumption, but prices may rise.07 Jun 10:20 PM
BusinessNZ gas supply reducing faster and sooner than expectedRevised forecasts have annual gas production falling below 100 petajoules by 2026.05 Jun 12:51 AM
Energy'Essential back-up': Huntly battery to bolster NZ energy supplyGenesis is building a $150m battery at Huntly Power Station.04 Jun 11:30 PM
New ZealandSeven sneaky ways to save powerOnly heat the rooms you’re using to save around $300 a year on electric heating.02 Jun 08:56 PM
PoliticsBiggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'28 May 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumCapital markets reportThe hunt for equity: NZ pushes for renewable investmentGrant Bradley looks at the hot sectors that were promoted at the infrastructure summit.13 May 04:59 PM
Energy'Energy security': Genesis keen to keep Huntly unit runningGenesis says talks are continuing about keeping Huntly's Rankines going for longer. 23 Apr 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDry start to year prompts Transpower to clarify hydro storage accessTranspower says no to generators' request to free up more water for hydro generation.23 Apr 04:15 AM
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
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
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
PremiumPremiumTourismThe hotels with the highest usage of power, water and wasteHotels in Nelson/Marlborough use over 250,000 litres of water annually per room.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
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt considers bespoke regional tax and concessions to spur growthCould the Government adopt different tax rules for different regions?25 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessBrace for 9.7% power price rise from April, Mercury warnsMercury feels repercussions of last year's winter.24 Feb 11:04 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
PremiumPremiumBusinessGenesis beefs up coal supply to avoid another power price spikeGenesis Energy has bolstered its coal supply to avoid another power shortage.17 Feb 02:43 AM
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
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhy northern geopolitical upheaval has a big fertiliser provider seeking a southern supplyWorry about geopolitics and NZ energy crisis blight otherwise brighter rural prospects.03 Feb 01:00 AM
Markets with MadisonBest of Markets with Madison: EnergyThe crisis continues – so what are the solutions?30 Jan 06:00 PM
BusinessPetrol prices set to rise as foreign sanctions, weak NZ dollar biteSanctions on Russia's energy industry could influence local petrol prices.14 Jan 12:12 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Bridges: We must act now to fix our broken energy sectorOPINION: To put it simply, the sector is broken, with weak competition.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree service launched in Wairoa to help families cut power billsEnergyMate coaches visit homes, offering tips for drier, healthier, energy-efficient homes01 Dec 10:25 PM
New ZealandSolarZero staffers protest amid shock liquidation, demand payout from US firmEmployees and supporters today took to Auckland’s streets.29 Nov 05:49 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSolarZero collapse: Govt on the hook for $115m, Willis seeks urgent adviceStaff protest outside BlackRock's Auckland office.29 Nov 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ power generators not holding back on investing, electricity retailers group saysAn Eranz report says the big power generators are investing heavily in renewable energy.03 Nov 04:00 PM