EnZed Energy is the first company to apply for a petroleum exploration permit since the 2018 offshore oil and gas ban, which was overturned by the Government last year.
Environment
Fri, Jan 16
The bombardment occurred against the backdrop of US-led diplomatic efforts to stop the fighting, nearly four years after Russia invaded its neighbour.
World
Fri, Jan 9
Residents of the remote community, 800km off mainland New Zealand, have long relied on diesel for electricity, meaning power prices up to four times the national average.
New Zealand
December 23, 2025
Among the trees that will have to be removed is a 75-year-old phoenix palm, which has stood sentinel on the land since about 1950.
December 9, 2025
Multiple pulp and paper mills have closed since the coalition came to power, citing high energy costs, leading to loud calls for action on electricity prices.
Politics
October 19, 2025
The Construction Minister said he hadn't "seriously contemplated" recommending compensation for buildings remediated to standards that were now not required.
October 5, 2025
The announcement comes after a review found Genesis, Mercury, and Meridian faced constraints in their ability to invest in larger generation projects.
October 1, 2025
A new rule meant to boost competition in New Zealand’s electricity market may end up making power more expensive.
August 24, 2025
OPINION: The AI future will require massive amounts of power and embracing nuclear energy is an obvious, clean solution that could boost the NZ economy for generations.
August 19, 2025
Christchurch Tactical Crime Unit Acting Detective Sergeant Steph Trengrove said incidents of this nature had been reported across suburbs in Christchurch over recent months.
Crime and Justice
August 6, 2025
The coalition of groups says the current system is failing to provide sufficient electricity generation.
Business
July 13, 2025
Power company Meridian Energy said its hydro lakes were "in good shape as New Zealand moves into the second month of winter" thanks to the regular rain.
July 2, 2025
Police warn the gas califont systems were simple to remove, and easy to on sell via places such as Facebook Marketplace.
May 23, 2025
"The location of the damage presented health and safety issues, so our field teams returned early Friday morning to begin the work," a Chorus spokesperson said.
May 17, 2025
Even before it got colder, our home power bills were going to spike. But should they be?
April 16, 2025
For decades, Rakiura has relied heavily on diesel generators to power the township.
February 23, 2025
Power bills are too high and a new energy competition task force is exploring the means to bring them down.
February 12, 2025
The council has yet to receive "any feedback or direction" from the Ministry for the Environment regarding the handling of applications.
February 10, 2025
Resource consent sought to build and operate a solar farm on an 80ha site on Upper Sefton Road, north of Rangiora.
February 6, 2025
The company was placed into surprise liquidation two weeks ago with its owner, multinational investment firm BlackRock, blaming "unsustainable losses".
December 11, 2024
The country’s largest independent electricity generator and renewables developer puts the capital cost of the Huriwaka Wind Farm at between $800 million and $1 billion.
November 26, 2024
The $350 million plant would turn 365,000 tonnes of trash a year into electricity.
November 23, 2024
The Commerce Commission will allow Transpower and lines companies to charge consumers more to pay for infrastructure investment and to cover rising costs.
November 20, 2024
But GNS scientists say the first well needs around $40 million in public funding.
October 15, 2024
The incident occurred when a crop-dusting helicopter cut transmission lines about halfway between Timaru and Tekapo yesterday.
October 1, 2024
