Energy
Climate experts say govt policies are confused
A climate change and energy policy expert is describing the government's draft emissions reduction plan as confused and very light on detail. The plan lays out how the government will meet greenhouse… Audio
Climate experts say govt policies are confused
A climate change and energy policy expert is describing the government's draft emissions reduction plan as confused and very light on detail. The plan lays out how the government will meet greenhouse… Audio
Government considers rolling back insulation standards
The changes made last year were the first significant upgrades to minimum requirements for housing in more than a decade.
Dozens without power after bus hits power pole in central Otago
MetService reported Alexandra was the coldest place in the country, dropping to below minus two degrees overnight.
Coal boss says demand from steel sector will continue through to 2050
The boss of New Zealand's largest mining company said the role that coal plays in electricity generation is declining, but demand for the resource will remain for decades. Audio
Z Energy 'vastly overstated' emission reductions - Consumer NZ lawyers
Lawyers for Consumer NZ compared Z Energy's claims to a tobacco company claiming harm reduction by saying it was delivering cigarettes "more safely".
Data shows gas reserves not able to meet demand
The country is not going to produce enough gas to meet expected demand in at least the next three years, according to the latest data from MBIE. Audio
Climate impact of repealing oil and gas ban revealed
The real impact might be lower if an increased flow of fossil gas means the country can burn less coal, the analysis found.
Transpower 'failing in their moral duty' over compensation - Northland MP
"It would be outrageous for Transpower to now walk away from those they have failed," Grant McCallum says.
Solar sowing seeds for energy generation and farming together
Lincoln University is building a solar farm that will also grow horticulture crops beneath the rows of panels.
A new way for you to find a better power deal
Electricity Authority funds the Powerswitch website but it says consultation shows people want an improved service.
Northland power outage: Transpower defends not compensating businesses
The region's Chamber of Commerce is accusing the grid operator of doing a U-turn on compensation.
Midday Resport Essentials for Tuesday 9 July 2024
On today's episode, the lawyer for two men at the centre of a case against Darleen Tana and her husband says the couple are refusing to take responsibility for their actions. A Northland law firm is… Audio
Forestry slump could hurt biofuel supply in future
New data is showing a sharp decline in new forest plantings, with fears this could imperil local biofuel sources in years to come.
Hundreds of thousands struggling to pay for electricity
About 360,000 people can't afford the power they need. Some sit there with "nothing but the lights on" as they freeze. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 8 July 2024
On today's episode, Lulu Sun has made history to become the first New Zealand woman to reach the quarter-finals at Wimbledon. The Green Party co-leaders are finally set to respond to the findings of… Audio
A petition against electricity disconnection fees
A new petition is calling on the Electricity Authority to ban disconnection and reconnection fees in the case of unpaid bills, a fee which disproportionately impacts the poorest customers. Sixteen… Audio
Businesses still want compensation after Northland power cut
It's been more than two weeks since the mother of all workplace mishaps toppled a power pylon and plunged Northland into darkness. As Peter de Graaf reports, an independent investigation steps up a… Audio
'Aotearoa should be the world's first renewable economy'
A Great Barrier Island company is aiming to revolutionise energy with one of the world's first peer to peer sharing grids. Audio
Aotea Energy's sustainable energy could go nationwide
Tama Toki is the founder of Aotea energy, which was recently awarded 50-thousand dollars to develop sustainable energy technology. The technology is especially aimed at his boyhood home, Great Barrier… Audio
