Energy
Europe braces as speculation grows over Nord Stream 1 gas supply
Europe is on edge about the restart of the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline from Russia as annual maintenance is set to end tomorrow, with governments bracing for possible further supply cuts.
Mercury facing charges over billing consumers for termination fees
The Commerce Commission is taking the power company to court for wrongly charging customers termination fees.
Russia strikes cities across Ukraine, gas supplies in focus
Russian forces are keeping up their bombardment of cities with intense shelling, cluster bombs and a missile strike, authorities say.
Electric milk tanker leads Fonterra's charge towards sustainability
The rubber is meeting the road for New Zealand's first electric milk tanker today, as Fonterra's trial Milk-E takes to the streets.
Power restored to hundreds of South Canterbury homes
Hundreds of homes in South Canterbury have had power restored after an outage caused by severe weather.
Future of New Zealand energy set to look very different
The electricity sector is undergoing huge change as companies touting different technology vie for the market share that will be left once we stop burning fossil fuels.
Shift to renewables unlikely to leave NZ in the dark
The country's shift to renewable energy is unlikely to see the lights going out more often.
The electricity sector is undergoing huge change as companies touting different technology vie for the… Audio
Petrol prices: 'Unavoidable rush' expected at pumps when tax cut ends
An Automobile Association advisor says the end of fuel tax relief will see chaos at the pumps. Audio
Fukushima ex-managers ordered to pay $155b in damages over nuclear disaster
The plant's former bosses received the fine for failing to prevent a disaster.
Māori Trust-based dairy business seeks dozens more suppliers
A Taupō based dairy company with a point of difference is looking for 40 new farmer suppliers.
Europe on edge as Nord Stream Russian gas link set for planned shutdown
The pipeline carrying gas to Germany is due for a 10-day annual maintenance with fears it will be extended.
World's first electric jetboat unveiled in Queenstown
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has unveiled the world's first electric jetboat designed for tourism in Queenstown this morning.
Vege growers turn off the heat as coal and gas prices soar
The soaring cost of energy such as coal and gas has led some indoor vegetable growers to turn off their heaters.
Critics blame Contact Energy for turning Lake Dunstan into 'a stinky mess'
Community groups are calling for Contact Energy's Clyde Dam consent conditions to be revisited.
Contact Energy under fire over Clyde Dam obligations
Community groups in Cromwell want Contact Energy's Clyde Dam consent conditions to be strengthened.
There's now a once-in-a-five-year chance to change the consent and, with part of Lake Dunstan now… Audio
Lines company boss says system working after latest warning
Transpower says there is no need to increase buffer capacity after a second power shortage warning in six days. Audio
Transpower warn of second power shortage on Tues night
A second power shortage warning in six days was issued by Transpower on Tuesday.
The grid operator was forced to ask suppliers to boost generation because of expected high demand last night.
The… Audio
Warning of power blackouts days after last emergency
Transpower says it is not expecting there will be power cuts this evening because of high demand.
More support urged for many struggling to keep warm in winter
New Zealand is known for its cold homes, and as winter bites, calls are growing for more support for those who can't keep warm.
Charities say more and more people are struggling to pay their power… Audio
Transpower asks power companies to boost electricity supply
Transpower is urging power companies to boost their electricity generation this evening, to reduce the risk of power cuts.
The lines company has asked the power companies to "ensure energy and… Video, Audio