Energy
PNG leaders consider energy options
Papua New Guinea's leaders are considering different energy project options as government tackles the goal of electrifying 70 percent of the country by 2030. Audio
Oil lobby highlights exploration ban impact
The Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand is starting a month-long TV advertising campaign. The lobby group's campaign is a bid to highlight what it sees as the potential… Audio
Commerce Commission sets out issues on retail fuel market
The Commerce Commission's has detailed the specific issues it wants to investigate in its inquiry into retail fuel prices. Audio
Fuel imports pushes trade deficit to 11 year high
The annual trade deficit's widened to an 11 year high due in most part to a sharp rise in fuel imports. Audio
Solar-powered concert lights up Desert Rd
A solar-powered concert will be showcasing the power of renewable energy this weekend. The free show on Saturday on the Desert Road in the central North Island will be run entirely by the energy from… Audio
Zimbabwe troops accused of 'systematic torture' of protesters
A government-appointed human rights group in Zimbabwe has accused soldiers of using "systematic torture" in a crackdown on protests.
Electricity prices: Flick customers warned of higher bills
Flick Electric is warning customers they could face more price rises due to another outage of a major gas pipeline, lower-than-average lake levels and higher power demand.
Touch wood - turning winter fuel into summer art
South Waikato residents are being encouraged to get creative when they start stacking firewood for the winter months.
Lime scooter 'juicers' join the chase for cash
Lime scooters have been a somewhat controversial addition to transport options in several New Zealand cities. But they have provided some people with a new way of making pocket money, including Mark… Audio
Commerce Commission turns up heat on First Gas
The Commerce Commission is taking legal action against a major gas network operator for anti-competitive behaviour.
Petrol prices: Minister labels BP pamphlet move 'cynical'
The Cabinet Minister Shane Jones has hit out at BP which has been distributing pamphlets at its petrol stations explaining the cost of a litre of petrol.
Managing the electricity pipeline in an electrified future
We're rapidly replacing fossil fuel-powered appliances with electric substitutes, but what will those increased demands for electricity mean? Audio
New $100m green fund launched by government
The government is encouraging investment in electric vehicles, energy efficient commercial buildings and low-emissions farming with the launch of a new $100 million green fund.
What to expect from the fuel market study
The Government's outlined details of its study into the fuel market. It will be done by the Commerce Commission and take a year. Audio
First hydrogen fuel station planned for Ports of Auckland
New Zealand's first hydrogen fuel station could mean lower carbon emissions, port CEO says.
Tight deadline for fuel price investigation - ComCom
The Commerce Commission admits it will be under the pump getting a fuel market study done in 12 months.
Fuel study will examine if we're being fleeced at the pump
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced the terms of reference for her promised fuel market study, which will take a year to complete. Video, Audio
Power restored to Lower Hutt properties
Power has now been restored to 1600 properties in Lower Hutt.
Virtual power station hailed as 'a game-changer'
A virtual community power station launched today will collect solar electricity from 3000 roof-tops and allow households to trade power.
Taranaki farmers concerned over safety exclusion zones
Taranaki farmers say they will be collateral damage if a recommendation that safety exclusion zones be enforced around oil and gas installations is taken up.