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Contact profit rises 28% to $423m as giant data centre plan takes shape
Contact’s ebitdaf rose 31% to $1011 million after the Manawa acquisition.
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Transpower issues power warning amid polar blast
The national grid operator identified a possible shortfall from 7.30am to 8.30am Friday.
Plan to break up gentailers aims to unlock $30b economic boost
Auckland's Business Chamber calls for gentailers to be broken up and longer-term plans.
‘Paying more than ever’: Powershop customers report bills up to four times higher
There's been a surge in complaints as customers face higher bills.
Luxon backpedals after office says 'official' data centre advice actually 'media talking points'
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has landed in another controversy about the OIA.
Explainer: What is a data centre and why is everyone freaking out now?
Global data centre energy use is expected to double by 2030.
Bittern protection fund stalled while wind farm powers ahead
Post-consent discussions have shifted Mercury's obligations to bittern protection.
How the icy blast is testing NZ's power system
Record demand of 7141MW hit on Monday amid cold and low wind-power generation.
Greens want pause on consenting AI data centres
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick is calling for a pause on data centre consents.
Southland 'AI factory' boss, Mercury CEO on water, noise, power fears
Construction start date set as CEO responds to: 'Is Mercury selling power to itself?'
Energy firms warn Govt’s dry‑year plan may hike power prices
Energy Minister Simeon Brown wants power firms to secure backup supply by winter.
'Strategic step': Mercury backs major Southland data centre build
Mercury has bought a 12.7% stake in Datagrid NZ for US$30m.
Council explores airport solar project to cut power costs
'We need to think more broadly about energy security for Whanganui'.
Borrowing for basics: Kiwis turning to debt to cover cost of living
Fuel costs, groceries, rates mean people “don’t have a lot of wiggle room”: Kiwibank boss.
Older people facing impossible choices as cost of living continues to bite
Annual inflation has hit 4.1%, the highest in more than two years.
Greens promise $980m public power company to cut bills and boost renewables
The Green Party launched its energy policy in Dunedin today.
Line mechanic Madi hopes to spark more women into the trades
Madi thought her future lay in beauty therapy, not climbing power poles.
Super Fund-backed offshore wind project pushes ahead as rivals withdraw
The partnership has invested $15m to test a 1GW wind farm off South Taranaki.
'Lower prices already': Meridian sees renewables easing wholesale power costs
2027 forward wholesale prices have dropped more than 35% since April.
Angry customers complain about SolarZero contracts
SolarZero’s collapse left 15,000 customers locked into 20‑year solar leases.
Minister urges power distributors to tackle rising costs and inefficiencies
Simeon Brown says forced amalgamation is not planned but efficiency must improve.
'It's currently illegal': Solar policy hits snag over banned battery units
A ban on battery-powered solar units could delay plans to allow renters to access solar.
The big switch: Electrifying NZ homes could save billions
Rewiring Aotearoa says NZ households could save $9b a year by 2040.
Election 2026: National proposes new fund offering loans to bolster solar power uptake
The National Party leader's new election policy is a home energy fund.
'Milk prices the big mover': Dairy drives May food cost rise
Higher dairy costs, led by 2L milk, drove May's 1.0% rise in food prices.
How to find the best electricity deal in NZ - and why price comparison sites differ
Here’s why – and what consumers should do with that information.
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, June 12, 2026
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Trump claims Iran is in submission, high power prices fuelled by declining levels of gas. | Friday, June 12, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
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.
Amanda Turnbull-McRae: UN report warns AI could soon use 3% of world's electricity and more water than we need to drink
OPINION: By 2030, AI could use 3% of global power and emit as much as the UK.
Who will really pay for a $1 billion LNG terminal? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Major electricity users love the insurance plan for dry years, big power companies still in discussion about covering the cost. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY