New Zealand<i>Life in 2030:</i> Big Brother will be watching with greater efficiencyThe Herald is running a series previewing how life might be in 2030. Today, Beck Vass looks at the homes of the future.27 Dec 03:00 PM
EnergyContact power station out of action for two monthsContact Energy hopes to have its Otahuhu gas-fired power station back in service in two months after cracks were found in a generator.23 Dec 03:00 PM
EnergyElectricity re-jig model's last chance - ConsumerThe Government's shake up of the electricity sector could be the last chance the competitive pricing model has, says Consumer NZ chief executive Sue Chetwin.09 Dec 11:00 PM
EnergyBrownlee can't promise power prices will dropThe Government is confident its shakeup of the electricity market will slow increases in power prices ... but it is making no promises about them coming down.09 Dec 03:00 PM
EnergyPower sector brought into lineThe electricity sector is in for the most comprehensive overhaul since the late 1990s.09 Dec 03:00 PM
BDBDEnergyBrownlee delivers major electricity market shake-upEnergy Minister Gerry Brownlee says a big energy company shake-up is designed to give more power to consumers. 09 Dec 01:30 AM
EnergyPower company shake up announced by GovtThe Government has unveiled a shake up of the state owned power companies in an attempt to get more competition into the electricity sector.09 Dec 12:15 AM
EnergyContact gives the gas bill a New Year boostContact Energy is ringing in the New Year by increasing its gas prices for about 65,000 residential and business users.08 Dec 03:00 PM
EnergyBig gas find sparks Auckland plansGreymouth Petroleum will push into Auckland's gas and electricity market after the confirmation of gas reserves at a Taranaki field.02 Dec 03:00 PM