Energy
Excessively profitable energy industry needs a redesign
An economist says the energy sector made excess profits of close to $5.5 billion over six years, disputing the findings of a government review earlier this week. Audio
Manufacturing activity low but steady
Manufacturing activity has improved marginally but remains in the doldrums. Audio
SLN's woes burden New Caledonia
New Caledonia mining dispute weighs on SLN nickel company. Audio
‘Most vulnerable households’ in energy hardship – Megan Woods
Energy and EQC Minister Megan Woods talks to John Campbell about surging power prices, as detailed in a government review, and the Natural Disaster Fund's depleting funds. The fund now has just $171m… Video, Audio
Residential power prices rise 79% in 28 years
More than 100,000 households are experiencing what is being described as "energy hardship", spending more than 10 percent of their income on power. A government review into power prices found… Audio
Power bills leave people struggling
Consumer NZ says access to affordable power is a basic consumer right but power companies aren't delivering. This is backed-up by the initial report by the Electricity Price Review. It's found 103,000… Audio
Report points to 'energy hardship' for households
A government document released today shows more than 100,000 households are experiencing "energy hardship", spending more than 10 percent of their average income on power.
Petrol prices 'creep like rust' towards $2.50 a litre
The average price of fuel has reached a record 30-year high - and is set to continue rising.
When is a power pole too old and in need of replacement
One power pole in Dunedin was identified as needing replacing in 2015 but is still there three years later. With some power poles in Dunedin installed nearly a century ago, how many others are due for… Video, Audio
Power to the people? Group haggles for cheaper energy
Electricity bills, especially in winter, can be crippling for many households. We often hear that we could save money by switching providers - but it's not always clear which ones are cheaper. Audio
Power outage affects thousands of Wellingtonians
A power outage has affected thousands of Wellingtonians this afternoon. Audio
Should NZ introduce an energy price cap?
The government's Electricity Price Review is underway looking into whether consumers are paying too much for power. British lawmakers have recently adopted an energy price cap which will be set by the… Audio
Foresty industry told to grow, instead of cut trees for profit
The forestry industry has been told to rely on growing trees to capture carbon dioxide, rather than cutting them for timber, to earn money from forests on steep hillsides.
Middlemore Hospital computers four minutes from failure
An internal health board report says the computer systems serving Auckland and Northland's public hospitals were within four minutes of failing. It says this occurred during a power cut last year… Audio
Truck drivers told to avoid refuelling in Auckland
Truck drivers are being told to avoid refuelling in Auckland now the region's fuel tax is in place.
Electricity Authority pushes ahead with national grid pricing change
The Electricity Authority is standing its ground and pressing on with radical change to the way people pay for transmission of their electricity.
Claims Oil And Gas Exploration ban cost billions
The oil and gas industry group Pepanz, claims that right before government's ban on new offshore permits was introduced interest in oil and gas had begun to recover meaning that New Zealand… Audio
Power struggles - unfair sweeteners to switch back?
Small electricity retailers say their larger competitors are unfairly offering enticements to win customers back once they've switched. Nearly half a million power customers switched suppliers last… Audio
Woodchips used to pump CO2 into greenhouses
A new research project that's underway has the potential to give New Zealand's horticultural industry a big boost. Hot Lime Labs, through Callaghan Innovation, has created a way to use wood chips and… Audio
Call to end lubricant packaging waste
Getting rid of contaminated motor oil containers is set to get easier, for everyone from motor vehicle owners to big industry. Some of New Zealand's biggest lubricant brands have got together to… Audio
