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Why NZ's electricity market faces calls for major reform
Consumer NZ calls for separation of power firms' generation and retail roles.
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Businesses scared to speak about energy costs, fear retaliation from power companies, leader says
'It points to serious issues with the way market power is being exercised.'
Power shift: How Meridian's $186m battery will influence energy market
Meridian's Ruakākā Bess is NZ's first large-scale grid battery storage system.
Why the Government's $200m gas move marks a major shift in energy policy
Meanwhile, Greenpeace has described it as a 'Scorched Earth Budget'.
Steven Joyce: Why it's time to scrutinise Fonterra's role in rising food prices
OPINION: Dairy prices are rising; butter now costs $3 more than last year.
'Win-win': Call to invest KiwiSaver in NZ infrastructure projects
The Government plans to ease rules for KiwiSaver investments in unlisted assets.
The hunt for equity: NZ pushes for renewable investment
Grant Bradley looks at the hot sectors that were promoted at the infrastructure summit.
Power failure: Fire at substation disrupts key Underground services
The Bakerloo line is fully suspended; Northern line partly closed.
Power prices: Poll reveals Kiwis’ growing concern
Nearly half of New Zealanders also back breaking up the gentailers.
Z Energy refuses to comment on Flick Electric closure
If true, the closure will be another blow to competition in the sector.
Major power cables linking North, South Islands near end of life, $1.4b replacement mooted
Transpower is proposing several upgrades to be done at the same time.
Solar panels slash farmer's power bills
Malcolm Jones' milking shed is entirely solar-powered, comprising 380 panels.
Power play: Contact Energy given clearance to acquire Manawa Energy
Contact issued a $1.86 billion scheme to take over Manawa in September 2024.
'Critical investment': NZ urged to electrify 6 million machines
New Zealand has 10 million fossil-fuelled machines, with 84% having electric alternatives.
Stock Takes: Rain not enough to stop dry weather from hurting NZ power company earnings
Mercury, Meridian and Manawa are likely to be hit hardest by the earlier drought.
Nuclear power sparks Australian election battle
Opposition leader Peter Dutton proposes seven nuclear reactors by 2050.
Watch: 'Tree just tried to take me out' - Woman barely escapes being crushed by branch
The branch also brought down a powerline, increasing the danger.
Is your power bill 'average'?
The main driver of the difference in power bills is the cost of getting power to houses.
Could Northland help power Auckland? $2m study to find out
If feasible, the project could unlock $1b in private investment in renewable energy.
'Wake-up call': Blackouts highlight risks of net zero reliance
Emergency declared in Spain; Portugal's water supply might be disrupted.
'Milestone' solar farm: Genesis powers 13,000 homes with new site
Genesis says its new solar farm will produce enough power to supply Ashburton.
Massive power outage across Spain and Portugal impacts 58.5 million people
Traffic chaos ensued as roads clogged and stop lights failed in major cities.
Editorial: We need a culture shift if Kiwis are to follow the Govt down the EV road
OPINON: Over 80% of NZ's electricity comes from renewable sources, benefiting EVs.
Northland suffers flooding, slips and downed trees with more wet weather to come
A slip closed SH1's Mangamuka Gorge, recently reopened after two years.
'Our planning laws are a mess': Top CEO on 'whims and fancies' stopping big projects
Mike Fuge says that is not appropriate when we have such an important job ahead
'Energy security': Genesis keen to keep Huntly unit running
Genesis says talks are continuing about keeping Huntly's Rankines going for longer.
'Don’t think they care': Auckland family left without power for six days
Capstick says she couldn't sterilise the bottles of the eight-month-old in the house.
Dry start to year prompts Transpower to clarify hydro storage access
Transpower says no to generators' request to free up more water for hydro generation.
The long road to recovery: Cyclone Tam's aftermath lingers in Far North
More than 20 Far North homes are still without power after the storm.