Energy

The prime minister's attempts to get bipartisan support for offshore exploration for natural gas has been written off an an "ham-fisted political stunt", by the Labour Party leader Audio

It aims to to reduce the risk of future electricity shortages during a "dry winter".

Woody biomass from forestry or wood processing can be turned into bioenergy, as alternatives to LPG gas or coal, for example.

A new poll shows the majority of people back government intervention to bring down power prices. Audio

Regulation changes allowing new exploration applications have piqued the curiosity of international explorers.

Industry leaders hailed the move as vital for energy security, but the Green Party condemned it as a sign the coalition cares little for the climate crisis.

A survey shows nearly half of respondents are considering solar power, as electricity prices rise faster than inflation.

Genisis Energy and BT Mining have signed a two-year deal for coal to power Huntly Power Station.

But the power company is asking people to think of its proposal as an "insurance policy". Audio

Analysis: Scaling up installation could help reduce high consumer energy prices and meet New Zealand's emissions budgets.

A Waikato couple says the free hour is taking over their lives, as they struggle to manage the rising costs of electricity.

However, neither of the main parties backs an idea from NZ First to re-nationalise gentailers. Audio

There are increasing calls for the government to take drastic action over power prices. Audio