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'Least dirty T-shirt': Pushback over Govt's LNG move for power security
Rewiring Aotearoa warns renewables can handle dry years without new fuel.
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LNG terminal back on after April Cabinet decision
The Government has recommitted to building an import terminal for liquefied natural gas.
Why this region pays more for power – and why many don't get a rebate
'TECT cheques' of $500 go out to thousands a year, but there's a downside for competition.
War in Iran wipes $5b from KiwiSaver as markets lurch, then steady
Stock Takes: KiwiSaver assets fell $5b in the March quarter to $136.4b, Morningstar says.
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.
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Wednesday, April 29, 2026
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Government cracks down on sales of nangs, cheaper cannabis and more frequent use in NZ, Electricity Authority probes power price hikes.
Maui gas field set to close | Herald NOW Business
The giant Maui field is soon to be no more, the operator advising it will stop gas production by year’s end. Matthew Goodson - Salt Funds Management. Video / Herald NOW Business
Why NZ stocks are so detached from booming US markets
US consumer sentiment just hit its lowest level in a key survey's 74-year history.
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.
'Disciplined portfolio management': Mercury upgrades, Ebos trims guidance
Mercury has lifted its 2026 ebitdaf guidance to $1.05b from $1.0b.
Why should mortgage holders be punished for Iran conflict with higher rates?
Inside Economics: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
How soaring fuel costs are accelerating the shift to electric vehicles
Petrol prices jumped 18.6% in March, while diesel prices soared 42.6%.
Higher than expected inflation raises odds of May OCR hike
The biggest driver of quarterly inflation was fuel prices.
'Betrayed': Electric vehicle user shocked after Meridian hikes his overnight power prices by 60%
John Crook feels he's being 'beaten over the head' for trying to save on energy costs.
Brad Tiller: KiwiSaver and infrastructure prosperity
OPINION: By 2030 KiwiSaver, ACC and the NZ Super Fund will hold over $300b in savings.
Letters: Fossilised logic, drug wars and winning White Ferns
OPINION: More renewable solar energy is needed, not further reliance on fuel imports.
LNG v pumped hydro: Will NZ choose to import risk or build cleaner resilience?
OPINION: Ditch LNG terminal and back Lake Onslow for true energy security.
How new financial year rules will hit your pay, benefits and household costs
Key policy changes take effect today, reshaping household budgets nationwide.
LNG binned? New terminal looks doubtful as ministers consider options
The Government's plan to build the terminal is in doubt in light of the Middle East war.
First concrete evidence of surge in EV sales with Iran crisis
PLUS: Market leader sells out and a lobby group calls for lower road user charges for EVs.
$50m plan to double the number of public EV chargers
The $52.7m loans will help fund 2574 new public charge points nationwide.
Green Party suggests axing infrastructure projects for temporary free public transport and relief payments
The Greens asked Christopher Luxon make public transport free.
From Xero to zero emissions: New Zealander of the year Sir Rod Drury's power play for Aotearoa's future
Drury is backing massive solar, data centre and fusion power projects.
Datagrid's $5.1b 'AI factory' faces three major hurdles
Why Chorus walked away from its Datagrid partnership.
Beef mince and steak prices surge as annual food costs climb 4.5%
Beef porterhouse steak now averages $44.71 a kilo, up 21.5% in a year.
Invercargill AI data centre approved as expert warns of 'AI illiterate' NZ
Experts warn NZ risks becoming 'AI-illiterate' without major skills training.
Editorial: Economic pain from Iran war will depend on how long it lasts
OPINION: Donald Trump is promising a quick war but that is far from certain.
Can rooftop solar shine in this term of Government? It's a narrow window, closing fast
The scheme could lend up to $5b within 15 years, backed by taxpayer guarantees.
Stock Takes: Reporting season reveals economic recovery winners and laggards
Tourism is the standout bright spot, while new-build construction still lags.
Council wants to allow solar power installations without resource consent
It could get easier for farms, businesses and landowners to generate renewable energy.