Energy
Scientists make significant breakthrough in nuclear fusion
Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in the field of nuclear fusion - for the first time they got more energy out of a fusion reaction than they put in.
The breakthrough is a major step in… Audio
Nuclear fusion dream a step closer to reality
A major breakthrough has been announced by US scientists in the race to recreate nuclear fusion.
Datacentres in NZ: PM's office rejects OIA request on briefings over plans
The prime minister is staying tightlipped over her dealings with major multinational companies about datacentres being built or planned for New Zealand.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Boosting fuel security would mean passing cost to customers 'inevitable', National says
Increasing New Zealand's energy security by building up onshore fuel supply would result in the "inevitable" outcome of storage costs being passed on to customers, the National Party says. Audio
Does the country have adequate fuel reserves?
A dud batch of aviation gas has sent ripples through the airline sector - they've been told they'll be supplied with less fuel than usual in the coming weeks - right at the busiest travel time of the… Audio
Z Energy CEO says more onshore storage would increase cost
Z Energy, owner of the dodgy shipment of aviation fuel, says their next shipment will arrive by 12 December at the latest.
Airlines are being forced to ration their fuel allowance at Auckland… Audio
Martime Unions on Z Energy fuel debacle
Maritime Unions say Z Energy's jet fuel debacle has exposed a predictable weakness in New Zealand's fuel supply.
Airlines are being forced to ration their fuel allowances at Auckland Airport, after… Audio
National Party on jet fuel supply issues
The National Party says airlines being forced to conserve jet fuel due to a dud fuel shipment is another blow for festive season travel.
Airlines are rationing their aviation fuel allowance at… Audio
Travel industry leaders worried over flight capacity after contaminated fuel supply
The travel industry is still waiting to hear from airlines what impact the fuel supply problem could have on customers. Audio
Ukraine appears to show capacity to strike far inside Russia
A third Russian airfield is reported to have been hit in a drone strike a day after attacks on two others.
Z Energy details next aviation fuel shipments on way
Z Energy boss MIke Bennetts says they have a shipment of aviation fuel coming to NZ and arriving 12 December at the latest.
Aviation fuel is being rationed after a bad batch of fuel couldn't be… Video, Audio
Wairarapa Māori win legal battle over power station
The Supreme Court has found in their favour in a fight for the site of a hydro-electric power station in Waikato.
Some North Island, West Coast customers hardest hit by Transpower price rises
The national grid operator has delivered its prices for the coming year with a mix of increases and cuts for domestic and industrial users.
EPA staying quiet on operator's possible breaches in Kupe gas field operations
It has emerged that Beach Energy Resources is the subject of an ongoing investigation into its operation at the Kupe gas field off the coast of Taranaki.
Minister proposes new energy and waste building regulations
The Minister of Energy has proposed changes to building regulations, including energy performance ratings and requiring builders to plan for waste.
Russia says it will not accept West's oil price cap and is preparing response
Russia "will not accept" a price cap on its oil and is analysing how to respond, the Kremlin said in comments reported in response to a deal by Western powers aimed at limiting a key source of funding…
Meridian names its preferred partner for green hydrogen project
The energy company's chief executive Neal Barclay said its choice - Australian resource firm Woodside Energy - had an established track record of 'demonstrated climate change ambitions'.
Is carbon capture technology worth it for NZ?
A company wants to build a facility to suck millions of tonnes of climate pollution out of the air by 2030, but critics say the time and money is far better spent stopping putting it up there in the…
Green light given for contentious sale of Eastland network
The controversial sale of the local lines company in Gisborne will go ahead, pending Overseas Investment Office approval.
