Energy
Touch wood - turning winter fuel into summer art
South Waikato residents are being encouraged to get creative when they start stacking firewood for the winter months.
Lime scooter 'juicers' join the chase for cash
Lime scooters have been a somewhat controversial addition to transport options in several New Zealand cities. But they have provided some people with a new way of making pocket money, including Mark… Audio
Commerce Commission turns up heat on First Gas
The Commerce Commission is taking legal action against a major gas network operator for anti-competitive behaviour.
Petrol prices: Minister labels BP pamphlet move 'cynical'
The Cabinet Minister Shane Jones has hit out at BP which has been distributing pamphlets at its petrol stations explaining the cost of a litre of petrol.
Managing the electricity pipeline in an electrified future
We're rapidly replacing fossil fuel-powered appliances with electric substitutes, but what will those increased demands for electricity mean? Audio
New $100m green fund launched by government
The government is encouraging investment in electric vehicles, energy efficient commercial buildings and low-emissions farming with the launch of a new $100 million green fund.
What to expect from the fuel market study
The Government's outlined details of its study into the fuel market. It will be done by the Commerce Commission and take a year. Audio
First hydrogen fuel station planned for Ports of Auckland
New Zealand's first hydrogen fuel station could mean lower carbon emissions, port CEO says.
Tight deadline for fuel price investigation - ComCom
The Commerce Commission admits it will be under the pump getting a fuel market study done in 12 months.
Fuel study will examine if we're being fleeced at the pump
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced the terms of reference for her promised fuel market study, which will take a year to complete. Video, Audio
Power restored to Lower Hutt properties
Power has now been restored to 1600 properties in Lower Hutt.
Virtual power station hailed as 'a game-changer'
A virtual community power station launched today will collect solar electricity from 3000 roof-tops and allow households to trade power.
Taranaki farmers concerned over safety exclusion zones
Taranaki farmers say they will be collateral damage if a recommendation that safety exclusion zones be enforced around oil and gas installations is taken up.
Too many wind farms
Wind farms are a sustainable source of electricity, but could too many turbines be a bad thing? A new study has found wind farms can slow down the winds around them for tens of kilometres. Audio
Hastings Church hatches solar plan to reduce energy poverty
A Hawkes Bay church wants to build a mega solar farm to help to reduce energy poverty in the region. The plan being developed by St Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Hastings involves installing up to… Audio
Power cut affects part of Christchurch
Power is out to about 850 homes and businesses in some suburbs to the south of Christchurch's CBD. The power company Orion says the power went off this morning at...
Families mark anniversary of Pike River Mine explosion
The anniversary today of the Pike River Mine disaster has brought to the surface some raw emotions for families.
Waitomo petrol prices drop below $2 a litre
Motorists are getting some reprieve from high fuel costs with one retailer dropping the price of 91-octane to under $2.00 a litre.
Petrol price drop could boost earnings - Z Energy
A major fall in oil prices overseas has dropped the price of fuel here, sweetening the industry's outlook.
Crashing oil prices eases pressure at the petrol pump
A major fall in oil prices overseas has dropped the price of fuel here, sweetening the industry's outlook for the end of the year. Audio
