The group representing power companies said network costs and tight wholesale supply were among the drivers pushing up power prices.
New Zealand
Mon, Jun 29
The party says just 3% of New Zealand homes have solar power, far behind Australia and the US, and wants to fix that with cheap loans and fewer consents.
Politics
Thu, Jun 25
An explosion tore through Qatar's key natural gas export terminal as workers tried to resume operations after Iran bombed it during the war.
World
Mon, Jun 22
The commission said there were viable, less expensive alternatives that should be explored more thoroughly in a December 2025 memo.
Michael West and the Your Discounts Team have made an array of claims against Alan Chew and the MORE Team, accusing them of “blatant lies” and manipulating statistics.
Business
Fri, Jun 19
The Commission's latest research outlines how a predictable approach to key policy settings could help give infrastructure providers the confidence to invest.
Sun, Jun 14
Port Taranaki chief executive Simon Craddock said LNG was new to New Zealand and legitimate questions remained.
Just because a new power plan looks good on paper, doesn't mean it'll actually be cheaper.
It's the season of higher power bills, but just how much are your appliances contributing to your overheads?
Wed, Jun 10
The organisation has unveiled a petition calling for government action with a four-step plan it believes will lower power bills.
Tue, Jun 9
The Energy Minister said the Government was working "through the detail" of how the facility will be paid for.
Developer Fletcher Living is backing its solar bet with a five-year trial of two identical homes on the outskirts of Christchurch.
Sun, Jun 7
Kim Jong Un announces a new plant to increase the country's nuclear forces “at an exponential rate".
Thu, Jun 4
SpaceX plans to raise up to $75 billion when it goes public this month, putting Elon Musk on track to becoming the world's first trillionaire.
MBIE emphasised that the data excluded newly-negotiated extra reserves, representing around nine days of diesel consumption, were on the way.
Wed, Jun 3
New Zealand's total petrol and diesel fuel stocks fell slightly, while jet fuel stocks increased, MBIE's latest data showed.
Mon, Jun 1
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has set aside $450 million in a time-limited contingency in case further fuel-related support is required.
Thu, May 28
From July 1, the country's biggest energy providers would no longer be able to offer better wholesale pricing arrangements to their own retail businesses than they do to independent retailers.
Tue, May 26
Budget 2026 has set aside $48 million to cover potential losses from the scheme, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.
Mon, May 25
Diesel bucked the trend, climbing by around three days of cover.
The US-Israel war with Iran was predicted to cause the worst energy crisis in history, according to the International Energy Agency.
Sat, May 23
A legally-binding agreement now requires Citywide Electrical to fund safety training, industry guidance, and compensation after a worker received severe burns to his arms, hands and face.
Crime and Justice
Thu, May 21
The country's fuel stocks are expected to dip in the coming weeks as importers work through a wave of large shipments that arrived in late April.
Wed, May 20
This article is regularly updated with the latest official fuel stocks data released on Mondays and Wednesdays by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
New Zealand's total fuel stocks fell for petrol and jet fuel but edged up for diesel in the latest Government update.
Mon, May 18
