Energy
Carbon Zero 2050 discussion document out but clock is ticking
Fewer cars on the roads, more EVs, mass rapid transport in the big cities and congestion charges... Today Climate Change Minister James Shaw revealed an extensive consultation document aimed at… Audio
Investment needed in natural gas during transition to renewables - report
The country needs to invest tens of millions of dollars to ensure sufficient natural gas to cover the transition to 100 percent renewable energy by 2030, a government-commissioned report says.
Transpower apologises over August blackouts
The national grid operator Transpower has apologised for shortcomings that led to widespread power blackouts in August.
Power prices have exploded, and that's not likely to change
New Zealand's electricity market system is stacked up against the consumer when it comes to lower power prices. Audio
NZ's energy system rates highly on global list
New Zealand's energy system has performed strongly against the rest of the world, but concerns remain over its energy security.
Mercury Energy investigating fire on wind turbine
Mercury Energy is investigating the cause of a fire at one of its wind turbines on the Tararua Range near Palmerston North.
The fire, which set plumes of smoke into the sky near Aokautere, was left… Audio
'This is the life of me' - The woman fighting back in coal country
Gemma Marnane is on a mission to end mining in her small Southland town, even if it puts her at odds with the community and her own parents.
Pilot to test innovative consumer-centric electricity services
Consumers and businesses are being offered an opportunity to test the value of using more than one electricity supplier or service at a time.
With petrol pumps still dry, Britain brings in the army
The UK is set to deploy military tanker drivers to deliver fuel to gas stations, many of which are still dry after a chaotic week that has seen panic-buying and fights at the pumps.
Ohai says goodbye to more than 100 years of coal mining
Ohai is today closing the book on its more than century long association with coal.
The small western Southland settlement sprang up around large coal deposits discovered in the 1910s, but its time… Video, Audio
Explainer: Is the world facing an energy shortage?
While the energy supply squeezes and price rises slamming consumers and businesses is acute, the disruptions have less in common than you may think.
Energy firms claim big interest in Southland hydrogen plant proposal
A proposal to build the world's first large-scale green hydrogen plant in Southland is attracting strong interest from domestic and international businesses, according to those behind the project.
Iran failing to comply with nuclear monitoring deal, UN agency says
The UN nuclear watchdog says Iran is not honouring a deal to allow inspectors to service monitoring equipment in the country.
Kiwi cryptocurrency thriller keeps readers guessing
In her former life, Martinborough-based author Rosy Fenwicke was a doctor who wrote books on the side. She's been a fulltime writer for a year now and won't be going back anytime soon. Her latest… Audio
EV incentives bill passes first reading, despite opposition
The Government's plan to reward people who buy electric or low-emission vehicles and charge more on imports of gas guzzlers is a step closer to becoming law.
The Land Transport Clean Vehicles… Audio
Wild weather knocks out power to Canterbury properties
In mid-Canterbury, the winds did not get as strong as predicted - but it was still a fairly wild night.
More than 1000 properties have lost power in the region. Orion spokesperson Linda McGregor… Audio
More than 1000 still without power in Canterbury
More than 1000 people are still without power in Canterbury, after winds of up to 120km/h were recorded in the High Country overnight.
Roger Sutton, chief executive of Electricity Ashburton Networks… Audio
Iran to allow UN monitoring cameras at nuclear sites
Iran has agreed to let the UN's atomic watchdog service monitoring cameras at Iranian nuclear sites, after talks to ease a standoff between Tehran and the West.
Transpower confused powercos, when power was urgently needed
The country's grid operator Transpower is promising to make changes after a report found it contributed to last month's blackouts. The blackouts caused more than 34,000 customers to lose power on one… Audio
Infratil spending $327m to establish renewable energy business
Gurīn would focus on developing greenfield renewable projects across Asia, including Southeast Asia, North Asia and India.
