Energy
Considering climate change mandatory, Supreme Court tells government
The country's highest court says climate change is "a pressing concern" when it comes to oil exploration - but Shane Jones says it must not triumph over energy security.
How underwater turbines could help power New Zealand
A huge study has been underway to find prime locations for underwater turbines, which are powered by the tides - something known as Tidal Stream Energy. As it turns out, the Cook Strait might be the… Audio
The big switch: Should households still use gas?
Faced with dwindling gas supplies, manufacturers are shutting down, but more than 2000 homes were hooked up this year.
Renewable energy groups warn new gas hookups risk higher bills
Renewable energy advocates say it's madness thousands of new piped gas connections are being put into houses every year despite dwindling supply. Climate Change Correspondent, Kate Newton reports. Audio
1000 customers each weekday have power disconnected
More than 10,000 households a month have their power disconnected, new data shows.
'Rock and a hard place': Inside the forced move from gas
Behind the nation's energy crisis are businesses quietly fighting to survive - many feel they have nothing but bad options. Audio
Businesses say they are struggling due to energy crisis
Behind the nation's energy crisis are businesses quietly fighting to survive - from glasshouse growers to food processors and exporters. Kirsty Johnston reports. Audio
Neighbours fume over plans to axe trees for solar farm
A council has thrown its support behind residents of a country lane distressed about Genesis Energy's plans.
Far North substation repaired after major power outage
Top Energy says repairs to a substation that failed spectacularly almost a month ago have now been completed.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Let's chat about what's happening in Australia and here to share the news from across the Tasman is Brad Foster. Today Brad looks at the move to extend the lifespan of the largest coal fired power… Audio
Leaving treaty out of geothermal strategy a breach - Waitangi Tribunal
The Crown strategy aims to double New Zealand's geothermal energy by 2040.
Chatham Islands' new wind farm to drop power prices by 20 percent
The Point Durham wind farm also makes it possible for the diesel-reliant islands to go green and run entirely on renewable energy. Audio
Report warns gas mismanagement could cost $7.3 billion
New Zealand needs to better manage the decline of domestic gas to avoid costly business closures, according to a new report. Audio
Dipping into Lake Pūkaki: Locals, experts conflicted over Meridian proposal
The gentailer wants permission to draw the country's largest hydro lake down to lower levels than usual without needing special approval from Transpower. Audio
Power company seeks new leeway over hydro lake
Meridian Energy is seeking new leeway over the country's largest hydro lake - and its proposal has locals and experts conflicted. Katie Todd reports Audio
Homely Hacks for Renters
About a third of New Zealanders don't own their own homes but a few cheap tweaks can help turn a rental into a home. In the first of two parts, we meet an op-shopping queen and regular renter whose… Audio
Two major power cuts in six days hit Far North
Lines network company Top Energy says the outages were not connected, despite affecting the same areas.
Far North business leaders unimpressed at second power outage
Power went out for more than 23,000 homes and businesses yesterday, a week after the lines company promised the supply was reliable.
Gentailers' Huntly coal mountain given the go ahead
The Commerce Commission has authorised Genesis, Contact, Meridian and Mercury to set up a coal stockpile at Huntly Power Station.
More than 300 Southland, South Otago residents still without power
PowerNet says some customers have not had electricity for 13 days.
