WorldEyes turn to space to feed power-hungry data centresTech firms are floating the idea of turning the AI race into a space race.05 Nov 09:43 PM
BDBDEnergySeymour promotes coal, nuclear, and privatisationAct leader says burning some coal to enable more renewable power 'not a bad deal'.05 Nov 03:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBhav Dhillon: Indian Trade Minister’s visit signals momentum towards Free Trade AgreementOPINION: The deal could double New Zealand’s export growth with India.03 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInfraKiwi: plans for multi-billion fund launched by KiwiSaver's SimplicityCompany to buy $500m-$1b of infrastructure assets, then eventually list on NZX.02 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSouthland crews race to restore power after 'apocalyptic' stormAbout 2200 homes remain without power across Southland after the storm.31 Oct 11:05 PM
BusinessAmazon profit jumps as AI demand lifts salesNet income surged to US$21.2b, up from US$15.3b in the same quarter last year.30 Oct 09:42 PM
New ZealandPolice probe NZ insurer over alleged links to 'dark fleet' shipping Iranian, Russian oilReuters claim Maritime Mutual provided them insurance so they could enter ports.29 Oct 12:43 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
PremiumPremiumWorldIn Trump-friendly Iowa, his policies have hit hardNew York Times: Iowa's GDP dropped by 6.1% in the first quarter of 2025.27 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldBrazil greenlights oil drilling in sensitive Amazon regionEnvironmentalists warn the area holds 80% of Brazil’s mangrove ecosystems.21 Oct 12:06 AM
New ZealandGas prices hiked by average 17% for tens of thousands of householdsThe hike sees prices hit $41.40 per gigajoule for some. Latest spot price is $13.12. 20 Oct 01:45 AM
New ZealandShane Jones to pitch NZ's 'resource renaissance' to global mining investorsThe minister heads to Sydney tomorrow to promote investment in New Zealand minerals.19 Oct 12:13 AM
WorldTrump to meet Putin in Budapest after call on Ukraine warVolodymyr Zelenskyy visits the White House on Friday to press for Tomahawk missiles.16 Oct 06:23 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
WorldEV gender gap: The real reasons men are more likely to buy an electric carMen are twice as likely as women to own an EV, according to US vehicle registration data.15 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy Ukraine is betting on strikes deep inside RussiaNew York Times: Its aim is to batter the oil industry, bring pain of war home to Russians.14 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldPlugging-in to EVs as back-up power for blackoutsPilot programme testing idea EV battery power energy can be sent to grid during outages.13 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina’s high ambitions for clean energyNY Times: Solar panels soak up sunlight that is much brighter because the air is so thin. 13 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘We’re providing a lifestyle’: Developer's vision for beach town on Auckland's doorstep On Auckland's doorstep, a new development aims to lead the country with its eco-design.10 Oct 04:30 AM
World‘Massive attack’ cuts power in Ukrainian capitalNine people were wounded as missiles struck Kyiv’s power and water systems.10 Oct 03:12 AM
EconomyNicola Willis says Chorus sales money could go towards funding hospitals and schoolsWillis said Chorus move does not amount to asset sales, insists economy is improving.10 Oct 12:24 AM
WorldZelenskyy accuses Russia of 'chaos' campaign as strikes hit Ukraine's power gridFresh strikes left parts of Odesa without power as port sites were hit.09 Oct 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergy‘It’s not cheap’: Expert on price tag for NZ’s LNG import pushBut supply of LNG won't be an issue with glut predicted to come on to market.08 Oct 04:00 PM
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
BusinessPowerco to buy Gisborne and Wairoa's electricity distributor, Clarus to be sold to foreign firmPowerco will apply for approval of the purchase from the Overseas Investment Office.06 Oct 04:26 AM
EnergyBrookfield close to buying NZ's Clarus - report The deal is tipped to value Clarus Group at about $2 billion.05 Oct 11:53 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
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Government’s energy sector announcement missed reassurance for consumersOPINION: A power crisis affects everyone. So, where is the reassurance for the public?03 Oct 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The Fletcher flutter – A councillor's tip for working with Wayne BrownOPINION: Entrust, rubbish collections, Voices for Freedom and quotes from the campaign. 03 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: There’s a range of views on Palestine, not a groundswellOPINION: Good to now see bold selections for the All Blacks test in Perth.03 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: National’s runway for relief is shrinkingOPINION: Everybody agrees power should be cheaper and yet no one can agree on what to do.03 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPotential conflict of interest stopped Willis making gentailer decisions – why she's now frontingA list of other ministers' potential conflicts of interest has been revealed.03 Oct 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNearly $1m was budgeted for electricity review – why minister says it was 'absolutely' worth itThe Government rejected the major recommendations of the Frontier Economics report.02 Oct 03:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Shane Jones' silence on energy reforms speaks volumesOPINION: The minister's uncharacteristic reticence is all about election 2026.02 Oct 12:02 AM