Energy
National pledges to keep Tiwai Pt smelter running
The National Party has pledged it will keep the Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter running for at least five more years - if it is elected in October.
The clock is already ticking down to the closure of… Audio
Why a new product stewardship scheme isn't just rubbish
Reduce, re-use, recycle is taking on a new and more formal meaning with the government's product stewardship scheme. Audio
Why a new product stewardship scheme isn't just rubbish
Reduce, re-use, recycle is taking on a new and more formal meaning with the government's product stewardship scheme.
AudioThe Suburban Solar Conundrum
The combination of solar panels, electricity storage batteries, smart household gadgets, and a boring looking black box is set to change forever how our electricity system works.
But do we need… Audio
Bill requiring fuel sector to advertise wholesale price passes final reading
A bill aimed at improving transparency and boosting competition in the wholesale fuel market has passed its final reading.
Why the body reacts 'remarkably well' to overeating pizza
We're told from a young age that eating too much food is nothing but bad for you. However, a new study by researchers out of the University of Bath has found that the human body is set up rather well… Audio
Lake Onslow hydro project: Pros and cons
Hydrologist Earl Bardsley joins Lynn to explain how the hydro project proposal for Lake Onslow would work and what benefits it could bring, as well as concerns over biodiversity. Audio
Hydro scheme for Lake Onslow doesn't make sense
The Sustainable Energy Forum says investigating a hydro scheme in an Otago lake doesn't make much sense. The government has announced a 30-million-dollar investigation into options which would make… Audio
Engineer explains how 'pumped hydro' scheme could work
Engineers are enthusiastic about a proposal to find out whether pumped hydro storage could help reduce the country's reliance on fossil-fuelled power plants.
Yesterday, the government announced a… Audio
Pumped hydro may result in 'biggest infrastructure project since the 1980s'
The government is injecting $30 million into an investigation that may lead to 100 percent renewable electricity generation.
James Shaw says Kiwibank, not ministers should decide on investors
Climate Change Minister James Shaw says Kiwibank's decision to stop doing business with companies dealing in fossil fuels is the right one. Audio
Ardern launches new energy centre: 'Its time has come'
Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern has swept through Taranaki today to launch the new energy centre and announce $48m for infrastructure.
National New Energy Centre opens in Taranaki
A long awaited new energy centre has been officially opened in Taranaki today. Co-director of the MacDiarmid Institute Professor Justin Hodgkiss talks to Jesse about why the centre and it's goals. Audio
What happens to the electricity sector when Tiwai Point closes
The closure of Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter will mean a "fundamental shift" for NZ's electricity market, so what does the industry and experts think will happen?
Southland mayor Gary Tong on Tiwai Point closure
Rio Tinto has announced it has started planning for the wind-down of operations and the eventual closure of the Tiwai Point Aluminum Smelter.
Rio Tinto says the business is no longer viable given… Audio
Rio Tinto announces plans to close Tiwai Point smelter
Rio Tinto has announced it intends to wind down operations at the NZ Aluminium Smelter, best known as the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter in just over a year's time.
In a statement to the Australian… Audio
Battle to take land for $40m power line reaches Appeal Court
Top Energy's long-running battle to build a $40 million power line from Kerikeri to Kaitaia has reached the Court of Appeal.
Electricity watchdog upholds trading complaint
An Electricity Authority investigation has found more water was spilled from hydro dams than needed for 15 days last December, which ultimately led to higher power prices for customers. The… Audio
International investor partners with NZ hydrogen company
Taranaki hydrogen company, Hiringa Energy, and global trading and investment enterprise, Mitsui & Co have signed a strategic alliance to jointly pursue commercial hydrogen-related projects in New…
Small power companies making customers happiest
Small power companies have achieved top marks in Consumer New Zealand's latest satisfaction survey of the sector.
But two major players are at the bottom of the rankings.
Just 43 percent of… Audio
