Energy
Power cut to 2000 central Auckland properties
Power has been restored to nearly all the properties.
Failure to prosecute Pike River boss ends up in Supreme Court
Two women who lost family members in the Pike River mine explosion are continuing their legal fight to have someone held accountable for what happened. Audio
Peters re-iterates call for manned-entry to Pike River
Winston Peters has confirmed to Pike River families that he will continue supporting them in their appeal for re-entry to the mine. Bernie Monk says the NZ First leader 'has been talking the truth to… Video, Audio
Scotland bans fracking indefinitely
The Scottish government has announced an "effective ban" on fracking.
Support for climate change commission
The country needs to tackle climate change, a power company CEO says.
Maui gas field hearing today
A hearing will start today which could allow a boost in the search for gas at the field off the Taranaki coast.
NZ must avoid fuel crisis repeat - tourism bosses
Auckland's fuel crisis pales in comparison to problems affecting other airlines and travellers around the world, tourism industry representatives say.
Jet fuel levels return to normal after crisis
Jet fuel allocations at Auckland Airport are back to normal levels, a fortnight after a pipeline ruptured.
No luck finding fuel breakage culprit - council
Refining New Zealand will not get much money from insurance over its broken fuel pipeline, but is not expecting to have to pay as much to get it fixed, it says.
Fuel trucks remain on the road despite pipe repair
Airlines will be able to use more jet fuel from midnight tonight as Auckland's fuel supply starts to return to normal. Audio
First jet fuel pumped through repaired pipe
The first load of jet fuel has successfully made its way through the newly repaired pipe-line from Marsden Point to Wiri - more than a week after the pipe ruptured.
Tanker to arrive with jet fuel in Auckland tonight
Three trucks, increasing to five on Monday, are driving around-the-clock to supply jet fuel to Auckland airport.
Living in energy hardship: 'We couldn't make it through the winter'
New Zealanders are choosing to shiver through the cold months instead of heating their homes - because they can't afford to. Zac Fleming investigates what it's like to live in 'energy hardship'. Audio
Environmental group criticises coal-fired milk plant
The Coal Action Network is appalled that a brand new dairy factory near Gore will be powered by coal burners, despite the region developing cleaner options.
Fuel crisis: No flight cancellations tomorrow - Air NZ
Air New Zealand says no flights will be cancelled tomorrow at Auckland airport because of fuel shortages, as repairs on the broken fuel pipe continue. Video
Who is paying for remedies to the ruptured pipeline...
Are tax payers footing the bill for the ruptured pipeline? John Campbell talks to Energy Minister Judith Collins. Video, Audio
Fuel pipeline won't run at 100% until next year
The amount of fuel being piped out of the country's main refinery won't exceed 80 percent until at least the start of next year. Audio
Timaru to clear the air: Council brings in burner ban
A plan to tackle air pollution in Canterbury has been approved by the regional council, but councillors say it will not be fining people straight away.
Environmentalists object to firm's coal mine bid
A 100-year-old family firm is applying for a new coal mine on the West Coast, but will face opposition.
New coal mine shows industry is defying predictions
The much criticised coal industry is confounding its critics by refusing to lie down and die. Defunct state coal miner Solid Energy's assets have been bought by Talleys and Bathurst Resources in a… Audio