Energy
Leaving treaty out of geothermal strategy a breach - Waitangi Tribunal
The Crown strategy aims to double New Zealand's geothermal energy by 2040.
Chatham Islands' new wind farm to drop power prices by 20 percent
The Point Durham wind farm also makes it possible for the diesel-reliant islands to go green and run entirely on renewable energy. Audio
Report warns gas mismanagement could cost $7.3 billion
New Zealand needs to better manage the decline of domestic gas to avoid costly business closures, according to a new report. Audio
Dipping into Lake Pūkaki: Locals, experts conflicted over Meridian proposal
The gentailer wants permission to draw the country's largest hydro lake down to lower levels than usual without needing special approval from Transpower. Audio
Power company seeks new leeway over hydro lake
Meridian Energy is seeking new leeway over the country's largest hydro lake - and its proposal has locals and experts conflicted. Katie Todd reports Audio
Homely Hacks for Renters
About a third of New Zealanders don't own their own homes but a few cheap tweaks can help turn a rental into a home. In the first of two parts, we meet an op-shopping queen and regular renter whose… Audio
Two major power cuts in six days hit Far North
Lines network company Top Energy says the outages were not connected, despite affecting the same areas.
Far North business leaders unimpressed at second power outage
Power went out for more than 23,000 homes and businesses yesterday, a week after the lines company promised the supply was reliable.
Gentailers' Huntly coal mountain given the go ahead
The Commerce Commission has authorised Genesis, Contact, Meridian and Mercury to set up a coal stockpile at Huntly Power Station.
More than 300 Southland, South Otago residents still without power
PowerNet says some customers have not had electricity for 13 days.
Pacific region aims for a renewable energy future
The Pacific is gunning to be the first region in the world to be completely reliant on renewable energy. Audio
'Wear thin pretty soon': Start of second week with no power
Residents are adapting to using gas bottles, generators and car headlights for cooking, heating and lighting. Audio
Genesis Energy announces plans for $487 million Waikato solar farm
The planned 271 megawatt farm near Rangiriri is expected to generate enough electricity to power 54,600 homes.
New Plymouth's Festival of Lights switches to 100% solar
The council has signed a new deal with the airport to take energy from its solar farm.
Group seeks to revive axed Lake Onslow hydro project
A private consortium plans to lodge a fast-track consent application for the pumped hydro storage scheme in the "next week or two".
Heavy rain, snow gives hydro lakes winter boost
After fears of a dry winter, the country's hydro lakes have had a much-needed boost, with wholesale electricity prices easing.
Contact Energy scales back controversial Lake Hāwea plan
Locals are worried a big drop in the lake's level could affect their water supplies and cause dust storms.
Call for wind, solar export limits to be doubled
The rules need to be changed to keep pace with modern solar and battery systems installed in homes and businesses, the Electricity Authority says.
Call for power companies to make it easier to switch and choose plans
Power companies need to step up and help their consumers with better deals, the Electricity Authority says. Audio
Proposal to simplify electricity bills
The Electricity Authority is proposing changes to simplify electricity bills and make it easier for consumers to understand and compare plans. Chief executive Sarah Gillies spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
