Energy
Shower Thoughts: Where does the petrol live at petrol stations?
Principal policy advisor at AA Terry Collins joins Emile to explain. Audio
US report considers possibility of Australia nuclear submarine accident
A report to the US Congress discusses the possibility of an accident with a nuclear-powered submarine if it supplies one to Australia.
Brown appointed prominent gas lobbyist against official advice
A top government minister personally added a fossil fuel lobbyist to the shortlist of candidates to help govern the country's main energy-saving agency. Audio
Simeon Brown appointed oil and gas lobbyist to energy savings board
Government minister Simeon Brown appointed a prominent oil and gas lobbyist to an energy savings board against official advice, documents released to RNZ show. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise… Audio
Fossil fuel advocate joins country's main energy-saving agency
An oil and gas lobbyist was appointed to the board of the country's main energy-saving agency, despite having slammed the agency's clean energy grants as harming the fossil fuel industry. Audio
Otago school library 'unusable' as temperatures drop to -4C in winter
Tarras School is one of 10 national recipients of a $1000 grant from Pulse Energy.
Brakes come on four big electricity generator-retailers
The big four electricity generator-retailers will not be allowed to give preferential treatment to their retail arms through hedge contracts, under proposed new rules. Audio
Warning low-income households 'left behind' as power companies innovate
It may be a tough winter for some, and the better off may be getting the better deals, advocates say
'We took a hit for New Zealand': Meridian reports $121m half-year loss
The winter energy crunch took a heavy toll on the power company.
Government mulling 'special economic zones' for fuel, Shane Jones says
Energy precincts or special economic zones could be used to strengthen New Zealand's fuel and energy security.
Mercury Energy's earnings fall on lower generation, higher costs
Company chair Scott St John says the period was marked by significant challenges, including inflation and cost of living.
Auckland's trash is another town's treasure
Ecogas is New Zealand's only plant of its kind processing food waste. Its co-founder says that's embarrassing.
Simon Bridges calls for 'one stop shop' for energy regulation
The energy crisis has prompted a coalition of energy leaders to develop a series of policy actions to address the sector crisis. Audio
Auckland Business Chamber launches 10-point energy plan
A coalition of energy leaders, led by the Auckland Business Chamber, is launching a 10-point Energy Action Plan. Auckland Business Chamber chief executive Simon Bridges spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Auckland's trash is another town's treasure
Ecogas is New Zealand's only plant of its kind processing food waste. Its co-founder says that's embarrassing. Audio
Power companies launch online resource for struggling customers
With power prices set to rise, electricity retailers have launched an online resource to help those struggling to stay "warm and well" this winter. Audio
Coal reserves built up in fear of another dry winter
Genesis Energy is ready to burn a million tonnes or more of coal to provide back-up electricity supplies if it is a dry winter.
Energy minister delivers ultimatum to gentailers
The government is playing its part to unshackle the energy sector and now, the sector must deliver - or face further action, Simon Watts says.
NZ power companies want to keep coal and gas stations running
The country's big four power companies want to keep coal and gas power stations running longer to boost energy security. Major Electricity Users' Group Executive Director Karen Boyes spoke to Ingrid… Audio
No changes to backup power supply two years after Cyclone Gabrielle
Two years on from Cyclone Gabrielle, what is the state of the backup power supply at all the cellphone towers that went dark that night? Phil Pennington reports. Audio
