Energy
Electric Kiwi chief executive on rising prices
Some Electric Kiwi customers are unhappy with the power provider after prices have increased. Electric Kiwi chief executive Huia Burt spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Some Electric Kiwi customers unhappy with provider
Some Electric Kiwi customers say it's no longer the cheap, cheerful and customer service focused power provider they signed up to. Rachel Helyer Donaldson reports. Audio
Hundreds of thousands charged late fees for power
Power companies are now obliged to tell any customers struggling to pay their bills about plans that might suit them better - but many of those doing it tough may not have thought to ask, an advocate…
False information submitted to fast-track panel, claims outdoors club
Federated Mountain Clubs has launched a last-minute bid to halt a controversial West Coast hydro scheme.
Bird to blame for Auckland suburb's power outage
An unplanned outage in Auckland's Avondale on Friday has been attributed to damage to power lines caused by a bird.
Customer told it would cost $7500 to disconnect gas
There are an increasing number of complaints about the cost of disconnecting unwanted gas supplies.
New generator to produce enough electricity to power Tauranga
A geothermal plant outside of Taupō will soon power up its fifth electricity generator. Audio
Geothermal plant about to power up fifth generator
A geothermal plant near Taupo is about to power up its fifth electricity generator. Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod has more. Audio
Vector on energy demands for Amazon's data centres
Amazon says it's making a $7.5 billion investment as it sets up data centres in Auckland, but the tech giant isn't disclosing how much power it expects to need to run them. Vector chief executive… Audio
Slow-motion energy crisis: Call for govt to redistribute gas supply
About 45 percent of New Zealand's gas is consumed by one company - the building industry argues it should be reallocated. Audio
Controversial hydro scheme plan submitted under fast-track legislation
A West Coast lines company has applied to fast track its plans to build a run-of-river hydro scheme on the Waitaha River.
Shane Jones on call for Methanex gas supply redistribution
The Building Industry Federation says the country's facing a slow motion energy crisis and gas is vital in the production of building products. It's worried rising energy prices could push the cost of… Audio
Gas supply a slow-motion crisis - building industry boss
It's a slow-motion energy crisis that could collapse vital supply chains and push construction costs up even further. That from the boss of the Building Industry Federation who is calling on the… Audio
The multi-billion dollar grab for old phones and batteries that we throw away
New Zealand risks missing out on the "land grab" for e-waste and is paying the price as it sends phones, laptops and batteries offshore.
Why we send our precious e-waste offshore
New Zealand risks missing out on the "land grab" for e-waste and is paying the price as it sends phones, laptops and batteries offshore Audio
Power cut hits multiple streets, businesses across Auckland suburb
Vector expects electricity to be restored by 2pm as long as no further damage is found.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 28 August 2025
In today's episode, Meridian is eyeing fast track approval to power up its energy generation; The government is hoping its new plans to fast-track more supermarkets will help to put a lid on the cost… Audio
Stories from Our Changing World: What powers New Zealand?
Time for Our Changing World, and we're catching up with Claire Concannon, who has been looking into the different energy sources New Zealand, and what this might look like in the future. Audio
Farming crops for biogas production
Farmers could help drive the biogas industry as demand grows for greener alternatives to LPG and fossil fuels.
'They suggested we wear more clothes': Households hit with huge power bills
A woman who was told by a power company that she should put on more clothes is just one of hundreds of Kiwis who told RNZ they are struggling with power bills this winter. Audio
