Energy
New Plymouth Airport solar farm ready for take off
The first phase of the project will see 14,400 solar panels installed generating enough power for 2000 homes for a year.
'Atomic bomb hell must never be repeated' - Japan's last survivors
Victims of the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki believe their horrific past must act as a warning for the future.
'Real risk of electrocution' - Unlicensed sparkies on the rise, says ministry
Consumers are being warned to stay away from unlicensed sparkies and not attempt to DIY their own electrical work. Audio
Why Electric Kiwi is closing to new customers - and why it matters
It's hard to see how it could continue doing business, an expert says, and more retailers may hit similar trouble.
Tiwai Point aluminium smelter to cut back its power use
Meridian Energy has invoked a provision of its supply contract requiring the smelter to cut power usage.
Northland MP calls for year-long electricity discount in region
Grant McCallum wants the region-wide discount in compensation for June's blackout.
Govt draft emission plan will result in higher emissions
The Government is facing the heat over its draft Emission Reduction Plan - with climate experts saying it ignores decades of advice, places too much faith in technology that doesn't exist and will… Audio
NZ unlikely to meet long term emissons targets
The government today outlined how it plans to meet New Zealand's emissions goals after scrapping several Labour-era policies. However, the Draft Emissions Reduction Plan shows the country is on track… Audio
Consumer NZ responds to people driving out of town for cheaper fuel
Consumer NZ CEO Jon Duffy speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about people living in one region and driving to a nearby town to get petrol as it is cheaper and some advice to people dealing with this issue. Audio
Motorists travelling out of town to get cheaper fuel
Many motorists around the country said they're paying more for fuel than their nearby neighbouring towns, with some travelling out of their way to get better bang for their buck. There are three… Audio
Climate experts say govt policies are confused
A climate change and energy policy expert is describing the government's draft emissions reduction plan as confused and very light on detail. The plan lays out how the government will meet greenhouse… Audio
Climate experts say govt policies are confused
A climate change and energy policy expert is describing the government's draft emissions reduction plan as confused and very light on detail. The plan lays out how the government will meet greenhouse… Audio
Government considers rolling back insulation standards
The changes made last year were the first significant upgrades to minimum requirements for housing in more than a decade.
Dozens without power after bus hits power pole in central Otago
MetService reported Alexandra was the coldest place in the country, dropping to below minus two degrees overnight.
Coal boss says demand from steel sector will continue through to 2050
The boss of New Zealand's largest mining company said the role that coal plays in electricity generation is declining, but demand for the resource will remain for decades. Audio
Z Energy 'vastly overstated' emission reductions - Consumer NZ lawyers
Lawyers for Consumer NZ compared Z Energy's claims to a tobacco company claiming harm reduction by saying it was delivering cigarettes "more safely".
Data shows gas reserves not able to meet demand
The country is not going to produce enough gas to meet expected demand in at least the next three years, according to the latest data from MBIE. Audio
Climate impact of repealing oil and gas ban revealed
The real impact might be lower if an increased flow of fossil gas means the country can burn less coal, the analysis found.
Transpower 'failing in their moral duty' over compensation - Northland MP
"It would be outrageous for Transpower to now walk away from those they have failed," Grant McCallum says.
Solar sowing seeds for energy generation and farming together
Lincoln University is building a solar farm that will also grow horticulture crops beneath the rows of panels.
