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Homegrown solar could be used to help nationwide energy shortages
A pilot using 10,000 homes with solar and battery storage showed that the technology can be used during peak demand periods over winter to plug the national grid supply. Audio
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Papuan New Guineans struggle once again with fuel shortages
Audio 29 Feb 2024Papuan New Guineans struggle once again with fuel shortages. Audio
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The robust cellist
Cellist Julian Steckel talks to Bryan Crump ahead of his concert with the Auckland Philharmonia, playing Shostakovich's Second Cello Concerto. Video, Audio
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No end to the PNG fuel shortages
Audio 19 Oct 2023Papua New Guineans continue to face fuel shortages. Audio
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PNG police chief bangs heads together over fuel shortages
Audio 1 Aug 2023PNG police chief bangs heads together over fuel shortages. Audio
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National Party's assessment on the shortage of liquid CO2
The national shortage of liquid carbon dioxide is affecting more than just the beer industry.
The temporary closure of the Kapuni CO2 plant has also affected high-value food and manufacturing… Audio
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QE2, queues and cultural cues
A long Anglican church service bookended by mostly-military parades became possibly the most-watched event in media history this week. But many media outlets struggled with what the Queen’s funeral… Audio
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Question Time for 30 August 2022
Questions to Ministers INGRID LEARY to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? Hon JULIE ANNE GENTER to the Minister of Energy and Resources: Does she… Audio
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James Belich: how the Black Death led to the rise of Europe
The latest book by historian James Belich, The World The Plague Made, explores how the Black Death of the 14th century not only halved populations but also helped bring about Europe's rise. Audio
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The return of the pre-fab housing across Europe
There was a time in recent history where pre-fab housing was the answer to a temporary problem, but then quickly became a permanent solution. Karyn talks to Jordan Rosenhaus the CEO of UK… Audio
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War in the world's breadbasket: a global food crisis
Audio 10 Jun 2022The United Nations' Secretary General is warning the Ukraine war is threatening to unleash an unprecedented food crisis, which could months if not years. Kathryn speaks to finance correspondent at the… Audio
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Pain at the pump: Why is it so expensive to fill your car with petrol?
The price of petrol has skyrocketed to more than $3 a litre across most of the motu - is it going to keep going up? Audio
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New Year, new career?
For many of us, it is day three back in the office. How are you coping? We bring in the expert: Caroline Sandford, a certified career specialist with a Masters degree in Industrial Psychology and a… Audio
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Shortages of construction materials are starting to bite
Builders and other tradespeople have been struggling with empty shop shelves; weeks, sometimes month-long delays in delivery of essential materials and soaring costs. The issues are far from over. Audio
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Asia correspondent Ed White
Ed White discusses China's energy crisis which is causing massive electricity shortages and why people around the world will be affected. Also the creative response Laos is taking to the pandemic… Audio
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Viral inequality and ganging up on Covid-19
Audio 9 Oct 2021In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Editor Jane Patterson takes politicians' temperature on Covid-19 and the economic response, and how that impacts efforts to combat inequality. Audio
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Power to the people - How to solve our dry year woes
Following on from yesterday's story about the low hydro lake levels and soaring electricity prices, Kathryn talks to energy analyst Geoff Bertram and consulting engineer Bryan Leyland about the… Audio
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Transpower downplaying speculation about problems from low lake levels
The national grid operator Transpower is downplaying speculation about low hydro lake levels and the potential for power shortages.
The lakes are at their lowest levels in 25 years, and the Tiwai… Audio
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Question Time for 17 March 2021
Hon JULIE ANNE GENTER to the Minister of Finance: Does he stand by his statement that “all parts of the economic apparatus” need to address rampant increases in house prices; if so, will the…
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Coal use amid market challenges, costs Genesis Energy
Low hydro power generation and gas shortages have sharply knocked the profit of Genesis Energy. Audio
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How NZ would fare during a world catastrophe
Audio 5 Feb 2020Is New Zealand ready to cope in a global catastrophe? John Gerritsen investigates Video, Audio
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Investment promised after critical Auckland fuel supply report
Fuel companies say they're ready to pump big bucks into more storage in the wake of a critical report into the failure of Auckland's fuel supply.
Planes at Auckland Airport were grounded for 10 days… Audio
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An inquiry into the 2017 Auckland fuel pipeline leak says the big oil companies must act urgently to ensure no more shortages.
A government inquiry into the 2017 Auckland fuel pipeline leak says the big oil companies must act urgently to ensure the city can never again be cut off. The pipeline brings petrol, diesel and jet… Audio
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Report: 2017 fuel pipeline rupture could have been worse
Turning now to a report released this morning about the rupture of Auckland's fuel pipeline in September 2017 which caused widespread fuel shortages and forced the cancellation of flights out of… Audio
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Gas shortages, coal use up - Energy Minister responds
Gas shortages across the country have meant power companies have been burning 138 percent more coal than at the same time last year.
The details are in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and… Audio
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Question Time for 17 October 2018
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Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy?
Hon SIMON BRIDGES to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her Government’s statements and…
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Behind the Iron Curtain
Moscow, near the end of the Cold War; paranoia, politics and perestroika. An embassy guard recalls life behind the Iron Curtain. Produced by Justin Gregory. Audio
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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