New Zealand
‘This is not restoration’: Māori leader challenges Ruakākā solar project
Dr Mere Kepa says the $227m project stands on ancestral Te Parawhau land.
Latest from Energy prices
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'Not surprising', Luxon says as National dives into 20s in latest poll
The latest results show the centre-left could govern.
Richard Prebble: Govt must get out of electricity and let market deliver security
OPINION: Repaying debt would be better for taxpayers and the market.
Letters: Auckland Rugby Union's neglect highlighted in All Blacks starting XV
OPINION: Immigration is not the only answer for a country with low productivity.
Audrey Young: Shane Jones' silence on energy reforms speaks volumes
OPINION: The minister's uncharacteristic reticence is all about election 2026.
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Energy reform faces criticism and Nigel Latta hailed an inspiration
NZ Herald Morning News Update | Energy reform faces criticism, Trump warns of layoffs and prison assaults rise.
Outspoken Govt minister bites tongue on energy plan, Seymour says 'jihad on stability' led to issues
He's largely keeping his views to himself.
'Sigh of relief': Power firms rally as Govt rules out structural split
An LNG import terminal is being explored to bolster dwindling local gas supply.
Energy Minister Simon Watts hits out at ‘bumper sticker’ policy ideas
The Government has rejected major recommendations to restructure the market. Video / Mark Mitchell
Does Government believe energy announcement is bold action?
Ministers unveiled a package of changes to ensure security and supply of energy. Video / Mark Mitchell
'Real concern': Expert says Kiwis won’t see 'material change' in power prices after Govt review
The Government's energy plans are 'tinkering around the edges' – Labour's Megan Woods.
Government energy announcement
Labour Energy Spokesperson, Megan Woods on the Government energy announcement with Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW
Expert weighs in on energy announcement
Margaret Cooney Chief Customer Officer, Octopus Energy joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW.
Govt reveals measures intended to avoid power crisis, clarity on its position on asset sales
The Government wants to avoid another winter power crisis.
Power price poll: Are we about to see 'bold' action from Government on energy?
The Energy Minister is describing the planned changes as 'significant but surgical'.
Mood of the Boardroom: Executives call for long-term energy plan
Half of bosses surveyed said coal use would not hurt export competitiveness.
Entrust dividend revealed: How much Aucklanders are getting and how they get it
Entrust has now distributed over $2.5b in dividends since first paying out in 1994.
Energy security or emissions risk: What Huntly's new coal deal really means
Genesis has struck a deal with BT Mining to supply coal for the Huntly Power Station.
'The market is not broken': Contact pushes back on reform calls
Contact chairman Rob McDonald says lower prices depend on building new power capacity.
Gas, low hydro, weigh on NZ wholesale electricity market
Wholesale electricity is trading near $200/MWh, up on the long-term winter average.
Shane Jones wants to consider re-nationalising power companies in energy shake-up
'No one is responsible for energy security in New Zealand,' the NZ First minister said.
Fraser Whineray: Four urgent policy fixes to insulate NZ against rising power prices
OPINION: New Zealand's renewable electricity credentials are world-leading.
'A big disappointment' – analyst's view on Genesis Energy's earnings outlook
The midpoint of its guidance range was $62m below consensus estimates.
How will changes for gentailers impact profit and investment in the energy sector?
Mercury Energy CEO talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge on impact of changes for gentailers.
Levelling the field: Measures promise more choices in electricity market
The Electricity Authority plans three interventions to boost competition in the market.
Higher taxes, deeper spending cuts: What's coming as NZ's economy suffers from long Covid
Some tough political choices will need to be made.
Simon Wilson: Enough with the hand-wringing, here's how to help Auckland prosper
OPINION: Fresh thinking, a spot of courage and a good plan - what else does Auckland need?
Why businesses are struggling with New Zealand's industrial gas crisis
Gas users are curtailing operations due to rising costs.
Market close: Mainfreight’s gains offset by Gentrack Group’s losses
Mainfreight rebounds and Gentrack takes a hit as the NZX trades flat.
Stock Takes: What to watch out for this reporting season
Will this month's company reporting season reveal a turnaround for the sharemarket?