Energy
Donating winter energy payments to those in need
We're not yet in the grips of winter but the first of this years Energy Payments have been paid to out help those in need prepare.The payments go out automatically on the NZ super - even those who… Audio
Tips for getting the best deals at the petrol pump
Geopolitical instability is pushing up gas prices all around the world, but in New Zealand, motorists in our biggest city are being charged a lot less than many other parts of the country – even… Audio
Breaking down the Zero Carbon Bill
What New Zealand is aiming for with its Zero Carbon Bill, and why our country is unique when it comes to dealing with methane-producing cows. Audio
Breaking down the Zero Carbon Bill
What New Zealand is aiming for with its Zero Carbon Bill, and why our country is unique when it comes to dealing with methane-producing cows.
AudioRenewable deal: Genesis signs 20-year deal with wind farm
Genesis Energy is to buy the energy from the planned Tilt Renewables wind farm in South Taranaki.
Queues for petrol at new discounted pump in Upper Hutt
Drivers eager to save money at the pump were happy to queue for today's opening of the new Waitomo petrol station in Upper Hutt.
Govt greases the wheels in Taranaki with clean energy transition event
The mayor who described the oil exploration ban as a "kick in the guts" for Taranaki seems more positive after the government's clean energy centre announcement - but not all locals were won over. Audio
$27m clean energy centre announced for Taranaki
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a $27 million clean energy centre will be established in Taranaki.
Iwi want 'a stake in the ground' to stop oil and gas exploration
Iwi in Taranaki are upset the government has put their ancestral land up for oil and gas drilling.
Pike River: Families accept conveyer belt finding, Anna Osborne says
The families of the victims of the Pike River Mine disaster accept that there is no evidence that the conveyor belt triggered a part in the second explosion in the mine.
Rebecca Macfie on the 'extraordinary story' of Pike River
In another blow for Pike River mine families, the long-awaited re-entry has been delayed. Daily podcast The Detail speaks to Rebecca Macfie about the incredible events since the deadly explosion. Audio
Rebecca Macfie on the 'extraordinary story' of Pike River
In another blow for Pike River mine families, the long-awaited re-entry has been delayed. Daily podcast The Detail speaks to Rebecca Macfie about the incredible events since the deadly explosion.
AudioNew scheme offers in-home help for saving on power bills
A new, free, in-home coaching service was launched yesterday to help households struggling with heating costs. Audio
Power still out in around 30 Banks Peninsula homes
Only 34 homes remain without power in Banks Peninsula, after wild weather knocked out power to more than 4000 homes yesterday.
Some MSD energy payments unlawful, inquiry finds
The Ministry of Social Development made unlawful winter energy payments to some people last year.
Activist Athol Steward's 20km ocean swim in protest over seabed mining
An environmental activist has swum a giant "X" across a proposed seabed mining site 25km off the South Taranaki coast to mark it as a no-go area for commercial development.
Haast still without power after flooding
The West Coast township of Haast is still without power since the flooding early this week.
Mercury to spend $256m on new wind farm
Power company Mercury has announced plans to spend $256 million to erect 33 wind turbines near Palmerston North.
Small player maintains fuel market is competitive
The newest player in the retail fuel sector believes its ability to expand into Wellington and the South Island is evidence that competition is alive and well. Audio
