Energy
9000 Auckland properties still without power
Some people in west Auckland could be without power until Wednesday next week. Vector CEO Simon McKenzie talks to John Campbell about why it's taking so long to get everyone back on the grid. Video, Audio
Auckland power outage: 'Why is it taking so long?'
An Auckland woman without power for three days says it's simply not good enough that Vector hasn't been able to get all properties back on the grid since the storm on Tuesday night. Video, Audio
Govt tells oil industry: 'The world is changing'
The government is telling the New Zealand oil industry that the world is changing and it is time it faced the facts.
Govt scorns oil industry's 'surprise' over permits move
No one should be surprised by the government's decision to halt offshore oil and gas exploration permits, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.
Taranaki community 'let down' by oil exploration ban
The Taranaki community feels let down by the government's announcement that it will not grant new deep-sea oil and gas exploration permits, a business leader says.
Oil, gas exploration move a 'kick in the guts' for Taranaki - mayor
The government has announced there will be no future deep-sea oil and gas exploration permits, but New Plymouth's mayor says he has not heard of a specific plan for transitioning to green energy.
Tiwai Point smelter looking secure
The future of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter is looking secure despite trade wars, United States tariffs, arguments over power costs, and a for sale sign still hanging around.
Govt holds off on block offers for oil and gas permits
The government has held off announcing 2018 block offers for offshore oil and gas exploration permits.
'We need to leave all new fossil fuels in the ground' - protester
More than 200 protesters gathered outside the TSB Bank Arena in Wellington this afternoon, ahead of the country's biggest petroleum conference, which officially opens tomorrow.
'Supergrans' to take on oil industry
Grandparents from around the country are joining priests, doctors, and scientists to protest at the annual oil and gas conference in Wellington, which starts today.
Power to the people? Wind generated community electricity
Two community groups are hoping to generate wind-powered electricity, amidst calls for changes to make it easier to do so. Investigations into a wind turbine project to supply energy to Blueskin Bay… Audio
The night the lights went out in Auckland
Auckland, 1998. After a long, hot summer, the lights suddenly go out in the city. Audio
Oil permits process under scrutiny for carbon-free NZ future
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern sparked confusion on Monday when she recieved a petition from Greenpeace calling for the end of oil exploration - which she said she was "actively considering". Since… Audio
Watch: Ardern clarifies oil exploration remarks
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says her comments on oil and gas exploration relate to the current permit process, but says that's linked to the wider issue of the industry's future.
Will electricity network cope with projected growth of EVs?
Electric vehicles are the way of the future, but will our electricity network and infrastructure be able to cope with the projected growth? And what will the increased uptake do to our electricity… Audio
Power still off in 600 Taranaki properties after Gita
About 600 properties in Taranaki are still without power following Cyclone Gita, while other Taranaki residents are being warned they will have to boil their water for another week.
Dan Nocera: Deadhead bringing power to the people
‘Bionic leaf’ inventor and Harvard professor Daniel Nocera is driven to make cheap and plentiful energy, using sunlight, water and air. Video, Audio
Meridian Energy profits fall 12.8 percent from last year
Meridian Energy's first-half profit is down as its power generation dropped 16 percent on the year earlier.
Mirror magic: boosting solar
From a few panels on your rooftop to the giant solar farms spreading around the globe, cheaper solar tech has been boosting demand for this type of renewable energy throughout the world. In the US a… Audio
Genesis Energy to phase out Huntly coal use
Genesis Energy has pledged to stop using coal to generate electricity except in exceptional circumstances by 2025.
