Energy
The Power of Poo
A prototype methane recovery system is up and running on a 900 cow farm in Southland. Dairy Green agricultural and engineering consultant Quinton Scandrett says it took three years to plan and build… Audio, Gallery
West Coast coal mine case heard
The future of a coal mine being proposed on West Coast public reserve land near Westport is being argued at the High Court in Christchurch.
No contact with owner stalls pipeline investigation
Despite repeated attempts the Northland Regional Council has still not been able to contact the owner of land where the Marsden pipeline ruptured.
$980k CEO payout questioned
Two Dunedin city councillors may ask the auditor-general to investigate a $980,000 payout given to the outgoing chief executive of a council-owned power company.
NZ Oil and Gas backs increased takeover offer
The Monaco-based energy company looking to take control of New Zealand Oil and Gas has increased its offer by a cent and won the backing of the target company's directors.
Burst pipe property owner could be prosecuted
The owner of a property where the fuel pipeline from Marsden Point burst could face prosecution even if someone else did the damage, the regional council says.
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.
