Energy
Vector on energy demands for Amazon's data centres
Amazon says it's making a $7.5 billion investment as it sets up data centres in Auckland, but the tech giant isn't disclosing how much power it expects to need to run them. Vector chief executive… Audio
Slow-motion energy crisis: Call for govt to redistribute gas supply
About 45 percent of New Zealand's gas is consumed by one company - the building industry argues it should be reallocated. Audio
Controversial hydro scheme plan submitted under fast-track legislation
A West Coast lines company has applied to fast track its plans to build a run-of-river hydro scheme on the Waitaha River.
Shane Jones on call for Methanex gas supply redistribution
The Building Industry Federation says the country's facing a slow motion energy crisis and gas is vital in the production of building products. It's worried rising energy prices could push the cost of… Audio
Gas supply a slow-motion crisis - building industry boss
It's a slow-motion energy crisis that could collapse vital supply chains and push construction costs up even further. That from the boss of the Building Industry Federation who is calling on the… Audio
The multi-billion dollar grab for old phones and batteries that we throw away
New Zealand risks missing out on the "land grab" for e-waste and is paying the price as it sends phones, laptops and batteries offshore.
Why we send our precious e-waste offshore
New Zealand risks missing out on the "land grab" for e-waste and is paying the price as it sends phones, laptops and batteries offshore Audio
Power cut hits multiple streets, businesses across Auckland suburb
Vector expects electricity to be restored by 2pm as long as no further damage is found.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 28 August 2025
In today's episode, Meridian is eyeing fast track approval to power up its energy generation; The government is hoping its new plans to fast-track more supermarkets will help to put a lid on the cost… Audio
Stories from Our Changing World: What powers New Zealand?
Time for Our Changing World, and we're catching up with Claire Concannon, who has been looking into the different energy sources New Zealand, and what this might look like in the future. Audio
Farming crops for biogas production
Farmers could help drive the biogas industry as demand grows for greener alternatives to LPG and fossil fuels.
'They suggested we wear more clothes': Households hit with huge power bills
A woman who was told by a power company that she should put on more clothes is just one of hundreds of Kiwis who told RNZ they are struggling with power bills this winter. Audio
Families struggle as power and gas prices up
Winter is traditionally a rough time of year for power bills, but this year they're hitting some families extra hard. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Inside a gas-hungry business facing soaring energy bills
As the natural gas supply dwindles, a glasshouse tomato grower fears for its future, and the future of growing food in New Zealand
The industry-killing crisis
As the natural gas supply dwindles, a glasshouse tomato grower fears for its future, and the future of growing food in New Zealand Audio
Gas 'crisis' warning again as supply falling faster than expected
Consumption of natural gas dropped to its lowest level since 2011 last year, and MBIE is warning that gas supply may be falling faster than previously expected.
Drones could cut lines charges for Aucklanders' power bills
Drones will be used to check on what is needed before linesman head up power poles.
Govt looks to expand geothermal strategy in Taupo region
Dan Hutchinson reports on the neighbourhood around Taupo, where there's a boil water notice in the suburb of Mapara Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 20 August 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel with National and Labour; The government says a new push to boost competition in the power sector will give smaller retailers a fairer shot… Audio
Electricity Authority 'not totally a chocolate teapot', Shane Jones says
The associate energy minister has previously been heavily critical of the authority, but is pleased by its move to make energy more affordable. Audio
