Energy
New Zealanders could pay extra $7 billion for power - report
One day after the world's leading climate scientists told us we're tipping towards climate tipping points - the fossil fuel lobby is using the cost of living crisis to argue against rapidly investing… Audio
Consumer Advocacy Council surveys NZers' electricity concerns
The majority of New Zealanders are worried electricity is going to become unaffordable, and unreliable, within the next decade.
Those findings come from a survey late last year - before Cyclone… Audio
Consumers worried over affordability, reliability of electricity supply
Consumers are concerned that in the future the electricity industry will not provide a reliable supply they can afford, a survey shows.
Humanity at the tip of the tipping point - IPCC report
We're at the tip of the tipping point: that's the warning from the UN as the IPCC releases it's final report until 2030.
The report summarises decades of research, providing a scientific underpinning… Audio
More Kiwis opting for wood and charcoal over traditional gas BBQs
Interest in charcoal and wood barbecues has soared over the last two years as more people try out slow cooked meats, according to retailers.
Shortening consent process times could help reach 2050 emissions goal - report
New research shows the country needs to cut resource consent processing times in half to meet its emissions target. Audio
Lake Onslow pumped hydro scheme cost estimate rises to almost $16b
That's four times more than original projections - and the National Party is promising to cancel it, should it win the upcoming election.
US government approves massive ConocoPhillips oil drilling project in Alaska
The US government has approved the huge Willow oil and gas drilling project in Alaska, to the approval of Alaskan officials and the oil industry but drawing criticism from environmental advocates.
Residents 'stoked' as power replaces candlelight for most in Hawke's Bay
One month on from Cyclone Gabrielle, some in Hawke's Bay remain without power - but the lights are slowly coming back on.
Warning consumers may be saddled with costs of weather damage to powerlines
That is unless other options are used, such as drawing on funds set aside for climate emergencies, an advisory body says.
Waimate residents sceptical over public meetings on waste to energy plant
The company behind a waste to energy proposal hopes a series of public meetings next week will put residents' minds at ease.
Is the Northern Sea Route Putin's gamble for Arctic supremacy?
Russia is operating more icebreakers along its Arctic coast now than at any time in the country's three-decade, post-Soviet history.
White House says no decision has been made on Alaska drilling project
President Joe Biden's administration has not yet made a final decision on whether to approve ConocoPhillips' massive Willow oil project in northwest Alaska, the White House said on Friday, pushing…
Wellington doesn't understand why fuel prices are so high
Wellingtonians can't understand why they pay so much more at the pump than the other big cities.
A new report from the Commerce Commission shows people in the Capital, Porirua and Lower Hutt pay the… Audio
New tech could offer air-powered energy source
Scientists have discovered a tool bacteria use to extract energy from hydrogen in the air, a discovery they say could pave the way for clean electricity generation. Audio
Power regulator readies for possible winter disruption
The electricity sector is getting ready for potential winter disruptions by looking ahead at how to manage supply issues during peak demand.
Aucklanders could save '20 to 30 cents' shopping around for petrol - ComCom
Motorists in the Wellington region pay the highest prices for fuel in the country, but Auckland has the most dramatic variations in price.
Enzyme found that turns air into electricity
New Zealand and Australian scientists have made a fairly startling discovery - an enzyme that turns air into electricity.
After studying bacteria in soil that can oxidise hydrogen, scientists… Audio
Northland down to one high-voltage line, risk of more outages - Transpower
The national grid operator is warning of possible disruptions to Northland's electricity supply. Audio
What's holding up a deal on Tiwai aluminium smelter?
Meridian Energy says price is not the only issue holding up a energy agreement to keep the Tiwai aluminium smelter operating beyond next year.
