Energy
Government touts AI - and outsources risks and societal costs
As AI investment grows, the government is encourging its use across both private and public sectors - but the risks and costs of the technology remain under-investigated.
Auckland's most underground election
There's less than a week until voting closes in Auckland's most underground election. The election selects five trustees for Entrust, the majority shareholder in Auckland lines company Vector. It has… Audio
Cuba faces third day of blackouts as Hurricane Oscar nears
Just 16 percent of the country had power restored when the aging energy grid again overloaded.
Pylon collapse: Upgraded lines and big batteries considered
Beefed-up transmission lines allowing more energy to be produced in the Far North, and a grid-scale battery to keep the lights on if the national grid fails again, are among options being explored…
Draft report on Marsden Point reopening received by officials
Officials have received a draft report into re-establishing the Marsden Point oil refinery in Northland.
Growing fears summer heat pump use could cause power woes
Energy researchers fear the country will face an electricity shortage next winter if people don't stop using heat pumps in summer. Audio
Air NZ says by 'nearly every overseas port' will require sustainable fuel - but not NZ
The government not joining the international trend to require airlines to replace some fossil fuel with sustainable fuel contributed to the carrier ditching its 2030 climate target, Air NZ says.
Fast-track projects: Govt told to strengthen ties with iwi
The government is being encouraged to engage with iwi to foster Māori economic development.
Electricity Authority put on notice over encouraging competition in energy sector
The government has told the Electricity Authority to get more competitive as it tries to curb soaring electricity prices of late.
Transpower probe may open way for compensation over pylon debacle
The Electricity Authority has confirmed it is investigating the national grid operator following the collapse of a pylon earlier this year.
Transpower, contractor pay up over pylon collapse blackout
The local MP described the $1 million as a "goodwill payment"because neither Transpower nor Omexom were under any legal obligation to pay compensation.
How will Fonterra get off coal to meet climate goals?
Fonterra is typically the country's second biggest burner of coal, but it doesn't expect to get out of the fossil fuel for more than a decade. Chris Kane, Fonterra's director of global engineering and… Audio
Amid timber mill closures, one processer scales up
The Detail - Winstone has shut down two mills citing high electricity costs - but Sequal Lumber mill in Kawerau is getting ready to double production.
Boom or bust in the sawmill industry
Winstone has shut down two mills, citing high electricity costs, but in Kawerau, Sequal sawmill is scaling up to meet demand. Audio
Wind farm big enough to power 150,000 homes could be fast-tracked
A wind farm near Taihape big enough to power 150,000 homes could be on a fast path to construction.
Datacom director on growing data centre power demand
One of the country's experts on data centres says the use of artificial intelligence will explode energy demand. Audio
Taranaki seabed mining protest: 'Not in our best interests'
Hundreds of people have marched in a hīkoi protesting ongoing proposed seabed mining plans off South Taranaki, despite three previous court cases against the plan. Audio
Power restored to Tekapo and Albury
Transpower has completed repairs to its Tekapo-Timaru line after wires were severed by a helicopter.
'Be prepared to receive it back' - Jones on heated confrontation with protesters
The Resources Minister says he has every right to shout back at people if he is being yelled at in public. Audio
Submissions to repeal oil and gas ban open for four days
Submissions on the law change that will repeal the oil and gas exploration ban close on Wednesday after only being open for four working days. Resources Minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
