Energy
NZ lags in bid to improve energy efficiency
New Zealand continues to lag behind other developed countries in improvements to energy efficiency, a new report says.
Revolutionising big energy!
Kathryn Ryan talks to Dr Lawrence Jones from the Edison Electric Institute, about the challenge of revolutionising big energy companies so consumers can reap the rewards of installing new solar and… Audio
Infratil and Super Fund to invest in North American energy
The infrastructure investment company, Infratil, and the Superannuation Fund, expect most of their investment in North America's renewable energy infrastucture will be in solar developments, rather… Audio
NZX spending $5.5m to beef up electricity trading market
The Stock Exchange is spending $5.5 million over two years to beef up its trading systems for the wholesale electricity market.
Why freight isn't pulling its weight
Kathryn Ryan speaks to Sophie Punte, an expert in getting more efficiency out of freight logistics on a global scale. She is the founder and executive director of the Smart Freight Centre in the… Audio
Power knocked out to entire state of South Australia
South Australian State Emergency Services says power is gradually being restored after thousands of lightning strikes plunged the entire state into darkness. Audio
Greenhouse gas emissions not priced at true cost - OECD
The price put on 90 percent of all all greenhouse gas emissions does not come close to paying for their real cost, according to a new study by the OECD.
Trustpower cops major fine for misleading customers
Consumer NZ welcomes fine for Trustpower for misleading customers over a joint power/internet deal. Audio
Nova Energy plans gas-fired power plant
Nova Energy is planning to build a 360 megawatt gas-turbine generator near Otorohanga, in Waikato.
Crackdown on illegal gold mining
A crackdown on illegal mining has landed six gold prospectors in hot water.
Power companies chided for unfair contracts
Most of New Zealand's main electricity companies have been reprimanded for unfair contracts with their customers.
Coal price rise raises sale hopes
Coal prices are rising, boosting confidence that some assets of the defunct state enterprise Solid Energy might be saved.
Turning waste into power
Matt Silver is the chief executive of Cambrian Innovation, a wastewater processing company that's using electrically active bacteria which eat waste and produce electricity as a by-product. Under… Audio
Smelter shutdown could boost North Island power
Transpower has a $600 million scheme to get electricity from the South Island if the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter shuts down, it says.
Major power companies report mixed results
Two of the country's biggest power companies have reported mixed results as they cope with flat demand, a volatile consumer market and soft prices.
Power cut hits Auckland region
Power is being restored after a cut hit about 5000 homes north and west of Auckland.
Buffer zones should be case-by-case - energy industry
Buffer zones around oil and gas installations in Taranaki should be considered on a case-by-case basis, an industry lobby group says.
'Dirty dozen' accused of cheating ETS
A "dirty dozen" list released by the Morgan Foundation accuses New Zealand companies of knowingly cheating when offsetting pollution. Audio
Dawa Steven Sherpa: Everest and environment
Kim Hill talks to Dawa Steven Sherpa is an environmental activist and tourism entrepreneur who has led more than 150 climbers from 18 different nations to summit Mt Everest, and in the process… Audio