Energy
How high wholesale power prices could push up food cost
Some big businesses, including supermarkets, are exposed to wholesale prices more quickly than consumers.
Human cost of energy crisis mounts
The human cost of the energy crisis is beginning to mount with hundreds of workers being affected by temporary shutdowns or facing the spectre of permanent closure of pulp and paper mills around the… Audio
Calls for power companies to offer discounts to low income families
There are calls for power companies to offer wide spread discounts for low income families, it comes on the back of several big businesses warning rising energy bills could force them shut down for… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 9 August 2024
On today's episode, another major pulp mill has been forced to close due to crippling power prices - which it says is having major knock on effects for the local economy, it's been an historic and… Audio
Key's presence reminds National of its struggles
Week in Politics: The former PM looms large, the government's maths initiative runs into controversy, and warnings are sounded over Health NZ's finances.
Power prices pause Pan Pac pulp plant
Another major pulp mill has been forced to close due to crippling power prices - which it says is having major knock on effects for the local economy. Managing director of Pan Pac Forest Products Tony… Audio
Heat goes on power regulator as prices spike
The Electricity Authority, under criticism over soaring wholesale electricity prices, says it is not "not comfortable" with power companies' explanations. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 9 August
On today's episode, Ellesse Andrews won the women's Keirin at the velodrome in a dominant final performance, taking gold, and the K4 500m team also won gold overnight, Nathan Rarere brings us the… Audio
Rivers and lakes at low levels due to dry winter
A dry winter is seeing rivers and lakes across the motu at low levels - damaging the ecology of the waterways as well as pushing up power prices. Samantha Gee has more. Audio
Mercury Energy on climbing power prices
Senior ministers say the country's big four electricity generator-retailers are profiteering, and government intervention is needed. Mercury Energy's chief executive Vince Hawksworth spoke to Corin… Audio
Simeon Brown on new water-service system
The Government believes its new water-service system will give local government the certainty they need, while also minimising costs on ratepayers around the country. Local Government Minister Simeon… Audio
Electricity Authority on soaring power prices
Associate minister of energy Shane Jones told Morning Report on Thursday that New Zealand's generator-retailers, or gen-tailers, are using those low lake levels to raise their profits enabled by a… Audio
'It's going to affect all of New Zealand' - Power price warning
We're watching a 'slow motion train wreck' in the market, an electricity company head says.
Power price spikes: Government calls for energy data
The government has asked the Electricity Authority to publicly report power data to ensure there is no price gouging in the sector.
Labour calls on govt to explain policy to ensure enough power generation
Labour is calling on the government to explain exactly what its policy is to ensure the country has enough power generation. Labour's Energy spokesperson and former Energy Minister Megan Woods spoke… Audio
Big questions for power companies after warning of intervention
Big questions are being asked today about the viability of our energy system with high prices causing some big businesses to turn off production. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 8 August
On today's episode, the women's team pursuiters won silver in the track cycling earlier this morning, we hear from team member Ally Wollaston and Nathan Rarere brings us all the latest action from… Audio
Minister launches broadside at big power companies
The Associate Energy Minister has launched a huge broadside at the big power companies this morning accusing them of profiteering, amid soaring wholesale power prices. Paddy Gower talks with Margaret… Audio
Associate energy minister Shane Jones on power prices
Wholesale power prices on the spot market were more than $900 on Wednesday. Associate energy minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Manawa Energy shares in trading halt
Manawa Energy's shares are in a trading halt pending a review of its earnings outlook.
