Energy
Govt inquiry into country's fuel supply
The government plans an inquiry into the security of the country's fuel supply.
Hot weather bad omen for winter power supply - scientist
A climate expert is warning a downside to the brilliant early-summer weather is the effect it could have next year on electricity supply.
Power plant contract goes to Icelandic company
The Far North power company Top Energy has let the contracts for the expansion of its Ngawha geothermal power plant.
Fuel shortages likely after Marsden Pt pipeline false alarm
Even though it was a false alarm, the shutdown of the Marsden Point pipeline could result in shortages at the petrol pump. The oil pipeline that runs from the Marsden Point oil refinery in Northland… Audio
Electricity companies pushing up prices, govt told
The incoming government has been told New Zealand has far too many local electricity companies, and they are pushing up prices.
Govt backs fuel price probe: Are motorists paying too much?
The government wants a detailed probe of fuel industry pricing, saying companies have overcharged by hundreds of millions of dollars.
Forest & Bird to appeal coal mine resource consent
Forest & Bird has decided to appeal against resource consent granted to a proposed open cast coal mine, near Westport.
Iwi energy housing project wins sustainability award
An Auckland iwi community housing project which uses a system of solar panels and batteries for energy has been recognised for its sustainability practice. Vector and Ngati Whatua Orakei teamed up on… Audio
Giant Tesla battery starts early
South Australia's giant Tesla battery has begun dispatching stored wind power into the electricity grid a day ahead of its scheduled switch-on.
Ecostore's Malcolm Rands on energy poverty
Ecostore founder Malcolm Rands is one of the well-known New Zealanders supporting a campaign to give energy-efficient light bulbs to Kiwis who struggle to pay the power bill. Video, Audio
Oil companies warned govt will act over high fuel prices
The Energy Minister, Megan Woods, is putting the oil industry on notice that she's looking at action to rein in petrol prices. She's received a report from officials on petrol pricing and says she… Audio
Energy minister exploring fuel-price options
The Energy Minister is flagging potential action on fuel prices which could include referring the matter to the Commerce Commission.
Anadarko abandons NZ oil search
US oil explorer Anadarko is pulling out of New Zealand, but one of its partners is understood to be looking at picking up the slack.
Powering Japan: mining undersea 'fire ice'
Currently, Japan imports the bulk of its oil, coal and gas from overseas. Now, in an effort to become more energy self-sufficient, the Japanese government is making big investments in mining undersea… Audio
Pike River ruling 'a monumental win'
The Supreme Court has ruled WorkSafe New Zealand's decision to not prosecute Pike River's CEO Peter Whittall was unlawful. John Campbell talks to Anna Osborne and Nigel Hampton. Video, Audio
'Everyone wants to see any job opportunity'
One of the new Conservation Minister's first big calls will be to decide whether a proposed coal mine on the South Island's West Coast can go ahead.
West Coast mining project given green light
A proposed coal mine at Mt Te Kuha on the West Coast has won resource consent.
Greenpeace issues warning to seismic survey ship
Greenpeace is warning the seismic survey ship Amazon Warrior will be challenged when it enters New Zealand waters.
Sonya Rockhouse: Seven years on from Pike River
At 3.44pm on 19 November 2010, an explosion in the Pike River coal mine, 46 kilometres north of Greymouth, and subsequent explosions in the days that followed, took the lives of 29 men, sparing just… Audio
Sef Darby - The Ground Between
Sefton Darby is a consultant working on public policy and natural resource governance issues for a variety of NGOs, governments - including the NZ Government - corporations, mining companies, the… Audio