Energy
School's solar power scheme to save 'hundreds of thousands'
The largest solar power system to be installed at a New Zealand school officially opened today in the Far North.
A low footprint life in the NZ bush
Howard and Yvonne Collins live up a 6 kilometre bush track in the Tararuas. They live entirely off grid, generating their own power with mini hydros and solar. Audio, Gallery
Electricity paper rules out pricing caps and wholesale change
The latest electricity recommendations say struggling households should get more help and prompt-payment discounts should be dropped. An independent panel says its focus has been on fair and… Audio
Economic fall-out from oil & gas ban
New figures from the N.Z.I.E.R show a ban on the exploration of oil and gas could cost the country up to $30b by 2050. Then there's the knock-on effects to other industries and businesses. Economist… Audio
Oil industry backs report saying exploration ban could cost $28bn
The oil industry is defending a report estimating the economic cost of the government's oil exploration ban is $28bn, despite Greenpeace criticism that it's based on false assumptions. Audio
Where is the missing Pike River evidence?
The lawyer who represented some of the Pike River families during the Royal Commission hearings is disturbed that evidence from the mine appears to have gone missing. Queen's Counsel Nigel Hampton… Audio
Maintenance at Taranaki gas field to increase productivity
Austrian-based oil and gas company, OMV, says a maintenance project at the Pohokura Platform off the coast of Taranaki will breathe new life into the gas field.
OMV begins first major offshore project since buying Shell NZ
Austrian-based oil and gas company OMV has begun its first major offshore project since buying Shell's New Zealand assets for US$578 million in December.
PNG leaders consider energy options
Papua New Guinea's leaders are considering different energy project options as government tackles the goal of electrifying 70 percent of the country by 2030. Audio
Oil lobby highlights exploration ban impact
The Petroleum Exploration and Production Association of New Zealand is starting a month-long TV advertising campaign. The lobby group's campaign is a bid to highlight what it sees as the potential… Audio
Commerce Commission sets out issues on retail fuel market
The Commerce Commission's has detailed the specific issues it wants to investigate in its inquiry into retail fuel prices. Audio
Fuel imports pushes trade deficit to 11 year high
The annual trade deficit's widened to an 11 year high due in most part to a sharp rise in fuel imports. Audio
Solar-powered concert lights up Desert Rd
A solar-powered concert will be showcasing the power of renewable energy this weekend. The free show on Saturday on the Desert Road in the central North Island will be run entirely by the energy from… Audio
Zimbabwe troops accused of 'systematic torture' of protesters
A government-appointed human rights group in Zimbabwe has accused soldiers of using "systematic torture" in a crackdown on protests.
Electricity prices: Flick customers warned of higher bills
Flick Electric is warning customers they could face more price rises due to another outage of a major gas pipeline, lower-than-average lake levels and higher power demand.
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
