PremiumPremiumBusinessZ Energy boss on why NZ dodged fuel shortages — and why pump prices may stay high for a whileThere will be an increased premium on energy security, Z Energy CEO Lindis Jones says.19 Jun 04:32 AM
New Zealand'Ageing': $1.1b Cook Strait cable upgrade approved to extend life, increase capacityThe upgrade will replace three ageing Cook Strait power cables and add a fourth.17 Jun 10:37 PM
EnergyNZ solar farm gets green light from Contact and BP unitOperations are due to begin in the second half of 2028.17 Jun 10:07 PM
EnergyFonterra signs deal to take majority of power from new Canterbury solar farmFonterra will take 80% of the solar farm’s output under the new agreement.16 Jun 03:11 AM
Business'My strength is not mine alone but the strength of many' - Ngarimu Blair on new roleBlair is now the chief executive of Ngā Maunga Whakahii O Kaipara’s post-settlement body.15 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: The $94b fund that could power NZ’s next economic transformation12 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKate MacNamaraTwo cheers for $21m of diesel storage; Government looks good, Channel's well paid, but what about taxpayers?OPINION: MBIE says Channel was the only firm able to meet the urgent diesel storage needs.10 Jun 02:00 AM
EnergyGenesis shuts Huntly gas unit to free up supply amid high hydro levelsGenesis will pause its 400MW Huntly gas unit from July 1 to December 31.10 Jun 12:39 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergy'Least dirty T-shirt': Pushback over Govt's LNG move for power securityRewiring Aotearoa warns renewables can handle dry years without new fuel.09 Jun 04:00 AM
EnergySort it out, or be fined – Govt puts onus on electricity companies to keep lights on during dry yearsThe procurement process for the LNG terminal progresses.08 Jun 09:40 PM
Energy'Every extra metre makes a big difference': Meridian eyes more Pūkaki waterMeridian receives draft okay to use more water from Lake Pūkaki for power.05 Jun 02:46 AM
EnergyHuntly power station workers to strike over pay disputeAbout 50 control room staff plan strike action next month over pay.28 May 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNon-bank lenders shut out of Govt’s new gas transition loan guarantee schemeIndustry group questions Government's commitment to improving competition among lenders. 26 May 05:00 PM
EnergyFour big gentailers face new rules in bid to level playing fieldFrom July, the big four gentailers must follow new hedging rules.25 May 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonIs fast-track building boom paying off for the coalition Govt?What and where are the projects which have won approval since February this year?25 May 05:00 PM
EnergyInfratil sells $495m Contact Energy stake to fund future growthInfratil has pledged to hold its remaining Contact shares until August 2026.19 May 10:19 PM
EnergyMeridian green-lit for 120MW solar farm to power 30,000 homesA final investment decision is expected in the fourth quarter of 2027.15 May 03:00 AM
EnergyNZ has nearly 12% less gas in reserve than previously thoughtThe OECD says 'immediate action' is needed to restore energy resilience and affordability.14 May 03:11 AM
EconomyOECD says NZ Super age needs to rise, recommends link to life expectancyAgency supports Government's fuel crisis response, but flags need to consolidate finances.07 May 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Energy scarcity should decide the next electionOPINION: Rising demand and dwindling supply leave voters facing an energy choice.06 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Nicola Willis needs to get into the political fight to win over votersOPINION: The problem is that Willis also has a Budget and fuel crisis to manage.01 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandApp's new energy bill estimates stun Powershop customersMeridian encourages worried users to talk things through with the energy provider's team.30 Apr 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why energy policy needs less panic and more honest arithmeticOPINION: When the Māui gas platform closes this year, dry-year power shortages may loom.29 Apr 03:00 AM
BusinessBP reports huge profit rise in first quarterMeg O'Neill took charge in early April to drive a recovery plan. Now it's made $6.4b.28 Apr 11:27 PM
EnergyPower bills tipped to jump another 8% as authority probes winter price hikesMore than 96,000 people have used the Billy website to hunt for cheaper power.28 Apr 04:27 AM
EnergyWhat Genesis earnings upgrade and hydro lift signal for big power playersGenesis now tips 2026 ebitdaf of $515m to $545m, up from $490m to $520m.22 Apr 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyHow soaring fuel costs are accelerating the shift to electric vehiclesPetrol prices jumped 18.6% in March, while diesel prices soared 42.6%.21 Apr 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWhat lower power futures and a wet year could mean for your billASX forward power prices fell by more than 20% in the first quarter of this year.20 Apr 04:00 AM
EnergyGovt deal boosts diesel backup as Marsden Point adds nine days' storageThe new storage is expected to earn about $8m extra revenue in 2026.19 Apr 09:45 PM
EnergyChannel's 'no comment' on ExxonMobil NZ speculation Channel Infrastructure would not comment on the reported $500m deal.17 Apr 12:57 AM
PropertyFuel cost shock: Fletcher warns plastics and insulation most exposedThe group consumes nearly 36 million litres of fuel annually Diesel makes up 94% of that.15 Apr 10:30 PM