Energy
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 8 August
On today's episode, the women's team pursuiters won silver in the track cycling earlier this morning, we hear from team member Ally Wollaston and Nathan Rarere brings us all the latest action from… Audio
Minister launches broadside at big power companies
The Associate Energy Minister has launched a huge broadside at the big power companies this morning accusing them of profiteering, amid soaring wholesale power prices. Paddy Gower talks with Margaret… Audio
Associate energy minister Shane Jones on power prices
Wholesale power prices on the spot market were more than $900 on Wednesday. Associate energy minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Manawa Energy shares in trading halt
Manawa Energy's shares are in a trading halt pending a review of its earnings outlook.
Winstone Pulp stops work at sawmill due to electricity costs
The chair of the trade association representing New Zealand's largest electricity users says Winstone Pulp is not the only company struggling with energy costs. Major Electricity Users' Group chair… Audio
High electricity prices force company to stop operating
Major energy users are grappling with extremely high power prices and one timber company has stopped operating to consider if it can keep going. Audio
Soaring electricity prices could see Ruapehu saw mills close
The Tangiwai and Karoio pulp and timber mills are owned by Winstone and employ around 300 people, mainly in the Ohakune area. However, the company said its electricty costs have gone up 600% since… Audio
Ageing cables drive bid to plan electricity supply for decades
Transpower wants feedback on a decision it says would establish the country's electricity pathway for the next 40 years.
Contact Energy to stop charging disconnection fees
Energy hardship advocates are celebrating a decision from Contact Energy to stop charging disconnection fees when households are unable to pay their power bill. Common Grace Aotearoa co-director Kate… Audio
No compensation for Northland after pylon collapse, Transpower says
Transpower said they currently have no way to pay compensation after a Northland power pylon collapse left thousands without electricity in June, and that may be a question for the contractor at… Audio
Too many nuts removed from Northland power pylon - report
Human error caused the disastrous incident that cut power to tens of thousands of people in Northland and cost an estimated $60 million. The investigator's report says the inexperienced work crew… Audio
Two workers on Northland pylon site not properly trained
An investigation into the collapse of a pylon, that led to widespread power outages in Northland, has found that two workers on site hadn't been trained for the work they were doing. One of… Audio
Contractor error to blame for Northland power outage
An investigation into a Transpower pylon that toppled over in Northland in June, cutting power to most of the region, has found contractor error was to blame. Whangarei mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to… Audio
Hydro storage lake levels lower than usual, Transpower says
Transpower says levels in hydro storage lakes are much lower than in previous years.
New Plymouth Airport solar farm ready for take off
The first phase of the project will see 14,400 solar panels installed generating enough power for 2000 homes for a year.
'Atomic bomb hell must never be repeated' - Japan's last survivors
Victims of the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki believe their horrific past must act as a warning for the future.
'Real risk of electrocution' - Unlicensed sparkies on the rise, says ministry
Consumers are being warned to stay away from unlicensed sparkies and not attempt to DIY their own electrical work. Audio
Why Electric Kiwi is closing to new customers - and why it matters
It's hard to see how it could continue doing business, an expert says, and more retailers may hit similar trouble.
Tiwai Point aluminium smelter to cut back its power use
Meridian Energy has invoked a provision of its supply contract requiring the smelter to cut power usage.
Northland MP calls for year-long electricity discount in region
Grant McCallum wants the region-wide discount in compensation for June's blackout.
