Energy
Wide-ranging benefits from post-cyclone tree clean-up
A iwi-led scheme to clean up and process trees damaged during Cyclone Gabrielle in Northland aims to create jobs, reduce the impact of future storms and provide firewood for low-income families.
Power retailer claims generators have 'hoodwinked' Electricity Authority, keeping prices high
The Electricity Authority is being urged to focus on industry competition and pricing to get costs for households down.
Long Read: Our renewable power struggle
By George Driver: Millions of panels could soon be erected across thousands of hectares of the country as an unprecedented solar-farm boom begins. Audio
Profits reflect 'incredible amount of investment' to decarbonise - Contact Energy
Electricity company profits reflect rising investment in the industry and decarbonisation, Contact Energy's chief executive says. Audio
Contact Energy make $573 million in last year
Billions of dollars of collective profits being made by New Zealand's top four electricity providers have prompted claims from the consumer watchdog that the system is broken.
In the last year… Audio
Meridian reports higher generation and sales, revenue drop
Meridian Energy says its full year result reflects increased customer sales, higher generation volumes and positive wholesale trading.
Genesis Energy's profit and emissions drop
Favourable hydro conditions saw the highest ever proportion of power generation from renewable sources since the company formed, in 1999.
Power bills put pressure on small businesses
More and more small business owners are feeling the pinch from their power bills.
A survey carried out by the Consumer Advocacy Council has found just under 30 percent of small businesses say… Audio
US tech innovation group's advances to the NZ govt
An offshoot of Google has lobbied the government hard over electricity projects and had multiple meetings with Minister of Energy Megan Woods.
Genesis announces plans for three new solar energy farms
Genesis Energy is partnering with one of Australia's largest solar developers, FRV Australia, in a multi-million dollar investment for three new solar farms.
Indonesia plans to provide power to parts of PNG
Indonesia plans to provide power to parts of PNG. Audio
Plan for energy suppliers to be more upfront on carbon footprint, reliability of supply
The Commerce Commission is proposing energy lines companies provide greater transparency about their decarbonisation efforts and lines management.
Windfarm backers open outreach office in Hāwera
The group behind a potential offshore wind farm in Taranaki has opened an office in Hāwera to help convince locals of the project's value.
Too costly to achieve 100% renewable energy with current tech - Contact Energy
Contact Energy says investment in carbon reduction should be focused on getting to 97 percent renewable, not 100.
Willis: removing GST from fresh, frozen food not a solution
Staying with that issue of GST off fruit and vegetables, National deputy leader Nicola Willis told Nathan Rarere it might look like a good policy, but the devil's in the detail. Audio
The Panel with Selwyn Manning and Victoria MacLennan (Part 2)
Today on part two of The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Selwyn Manning and Victoria MacLennan discuss the rise in asthma attacks, adding folid acid to the flour used in our bread and the… Audio
The Panel with Selwyn Manning and Victoria MacLennan (Part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Selwyn Manning and Victoria MacLennan discuss Labour's proposal to remove GST from fruit and vegetables if re-elected and the Green's 'solar homes'… Audio
Green Party's new clean power policy is affordable, Shaw says
Green Party co-leader James Shaw is adamant that its new clean power policy to cover the cost of installing solar panels and making energy efficient upgrades to households is affordable. Audio
Electricity Authority guidelines should consider personal circumstances - financial mentor
Addressing power inequity with a one-size-fits-all set of guidelines does not work for all cases, a financial mentor says.
Calls for developing renewable gas sector to reassure consumers
A gas industry player is promoting the development of a renewable gas sector as part of the mix of energy options available to reduce carbon emissions.