Energy
Meridian buys three Australian hydro stations
Trustpower has sold its Australian hydro stations to Meridian Energy, which says there is growing desire for 'green' energy there.
Contact energy sells gas storage facility
Power company Contact Energy is selling its gas storage facility in Taranaki to Gas Services New Zealand for $200 million.
Marsden pipeline rupture: Investigation sheds new light
A report by Refining New Zealand has shed more light on the Marsden pipeline rupture that stopped fuel supplies to Auckland in September. Experts have concluded the pipe was weakened after it was… Audio
Harnessing the power of evaporation
Water is evaporating all over the world right now, so what if we could capture the energy created by this process? That's the thrust of some interesting work going on at Columbia University. Audio
Auckland road closed after crash knocks out power pole
A road is closed in the Auckland suburb of New Windsor, after a two car crash knocked down a power pole.
Refining NZ welcomes fuel security inquiry
Refining New Zealand is welcoming a government inquiry into the security of of the country's main fuel supply. The pipeline from the Marsden Refinery to Auckland was shut down for 10 days after a leak… Audio
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
