Energy
How NZ could turn power-hungry data centres into part of a greener grid
Schneider Electric’s Ollie Hill says centres could strengthen New Zealand’s power grid.
Latest from Energy
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'Ageing': $1.1b Cook Strait cable upgrade approved to extend life, increase capacity
The upgrade will replace three ageing Cook Strait power cables and add a fourth.
NZ solar farm gets green light from Contact and BP unit
Operations are due to begin in the second half of 2028.
Fonterra signs deal to take majority of power from new Canterbury solar farm
Fonterra will take 80% of the solar farm’s output under the new agreement.
'My strength is not mine alone but the strength of many' - Ngarimu Blair on new role
Blair is now the chief executive of Ngā Maunga Whakahii O Kaipara’s post-settlement body.
How Calder Stewart plans to turn warehouse roofs into power stations
The firm’s 17 existing installs already power the equivalent of 500 homes.
'No risk of drought': Hydro inflows hit 28-year high, Meridian says
Hydro inflows are at 118% of average, the highest since 1998.
Fran O’Sullivan: The $94b fund that could power NZ’s next economic transformation
OPINION: The NZ Super Fund now pays more in tax than the Government puts in.
Why lower power prices may test the big generator-retailers
The Electricity Authority will enforce new rules to ensure a level playing field.
Two 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.
Genesis shuts Huntly gas unit to free up supply amid high hydro levels
Genesis will pause its 400MW Huntly gas unit from July 1 to December 31.
'Least dirty T-shirt': Pushback over Govt's LNG move for power security
Rewiring Aotearoa warns renewables can handle dry years without new fuel.
Sort it out, or be fined – Govt puts onus on electricity companies to keep lights on during dry years
The procurement process for the LNG terminal progresses.
'Every extra metre makes a big difference': Meridian eyes more Pūkaki water
Meridian receives draft okay to use more water from Lake Pūkaki for power.
Huntly power station workers to strike over pay dispute
About 50 control room staff plan strike action next month over pay.
Non-bank lenders shut out of Govt’s new gas transition loan guarantee scheme
Industry group questions Government's commitment to improving competition among lenders.
Four big gentailers face new rules in bid to level playing field
From July, the big four gentailers must follow new hedging rules.
Is fast-track building boom paying off for the coalition Govt?
What and where are the projects which have won approval since February this year?
Infratil sells $495m Contact Energy stake to fund future growth
Infratil has pledged to hold its remaining Contact shares until August 2026.
Meridian green-lit for 120MW solar farm to power 30,000 homes
A final investment decision is expected in the fourth quarter of 2027.
NZ has nearly 12% less gas in reserve than previously thought
The OECD says 'immediate action' is needed to restore energy resilience and affordability.
OECD says NZ Super age needs to rise, recommends link to life expectancy
Agency supports Government's fuel crisis response, but flags need to consolidate finances.
Richard Prebble: Energy scarcity should decide the next election
OPINION: Rising demand and dwindling supply leave voters facing an energy choice.
Fran O'Sullivan: Nicola Willis needs to get into the political fight to win over voters
OPINION: The problem is that Willis also has a Budget and fuel crisis to manage.
App's new energy bill estimates stun Powershop customers
Meridian encourages worried users to talk things through with the energy provider's team.
Richard Prebble: Why energy policy needs less panic and more honest arithmetic
OPINION: When the Māui gas platform closes this year, dry-year power shortages may loom.
BP reports huge profit rise in first quarter
Meg O'Neill took charge in early April to drive a recovery plan. Now it's made $6.4b.
Power bills tipped to jump another 8% as authority probes winter price hikes
More than 96,000 people have used the Billy website to hunt for cheaper power.
What Genesis earnings upgrade and hydro lift signal for big power players
Genesis now tips 2026 ebitdaf of $515m to $545m, up from $490m to $520m.
How soaring fuel costs are accelerating the shift to electric vehicles
Petrol prices jumped 18.6% in March, while diesel prices soared 42.6%.