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'Ruling the roost more than ever': Former Energy Minister rips into Big Four power companies
Market reform is seen by some as the only real way to see power prices come down.
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Editorial: Not everyone is confident the energy sector is in good shape
OPINION: Prices have risen 6.2% since last year and consumers are going hungry or cold.
Editorial: Cost-of-living crisis hits harder in winter
OPINION: About one in 10 children lack a safe, warm bed in New Zealand.
'Our energy market is broken': Letter from industry bodies asks PM for urgent reforms
Consumer NZ highlights tough choices between heating homes and buying food.
Stock Takes: The power company gaining the most from the big wet
Hydro storage in New Zealand is now above the long-run average, thanks to heavy rain.
NZ's LNG import plan could cost up to $1b, report reveals
Smaller LNG options would cost more per gigajoule but need less infrastructure.
Genesis AI trial cuts energy use by 10% with smart hot water control
The trial involved 17,000 customers, shifting water heating to off-peak times.
Special tax change for fossil fuel companies was proposed ahead of Budget
Ministers opted to instead set money aside for stakes in new gas fields instead.
'Actively exploring options': Genesis eyes new fast-start plant
Genesis plans a new fast-start plant at Huntly of up to 100MW by winter 2027.
'Change their footprint': Kiwi start-up's plan to shave $1200 a year off household power bills
Basis plans to install over 50,000 smart panels globally in the next 24 months.
'Pick up the pace': NZ needs faster progress on energy projects
Transpower highlights the need for more electricity generation amid declining gas.
AI could add $3.4b to NZ economy – if we can address areas where we lag
New Zealand is behind in some areas, such as AI uptake and skills.
Auditor-General warns of investment need for electricity reliability
Achieving net zero by 2050 will require increased spending in the electricity sector.
How worried should we be about economic fallout from the Israel-Iran conflict?
Markets have been rattled by the Israel-Iran conflict, but remain relatively calm.
New solar rules to cope with four-seasons-in-a-day weather
The Government has announced new rules to make rooftop solar panels more appealing.
Power bill increase in Tairāwhiti, but better infrastructure promised
FirstLight Network has increased resilience work as power bills rise in Tairāwhiti.
'Dwindling faster': NZ's falling gas supply bad news for households
Household gas use is 4% of total consumption, but prices may rise.
NZ gas supply reducing faster and sooner than expected
Revised forecasts have annual gas production falling below 100 petajoules by 2026.
'Essential back-up': Huntly battery to bolster NZ energy supply
Genesis is building a $150m battery at Huntly Power Station.
Seven sneaky ways to save power
Only heat the rooms you’re using to save around $300 a year on electric heating.
Biggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming
'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'
The hunt for equity: NZ pushes for renewable investment
Grant Bradley looks at the hot sectors that were promoted at the infrastructure summit.
'Energy security': Genesis keen to keep Huntly unit running
Genesis says talks are continuing about keeping Huntly's Rankines going for longer.
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.
Contact-Manawa takeover decision delayed
If the deal proceeds, it would make Contact the second-largest generator in New Zealand.
Lion Brewery unveils one of NZ’s largest solar arrays
The solar array will supply 14.4% of the brewery's electricity.
Opinion: Why more generation won’t solve NZ’s energy woes
OPINION: New Zealand's electricity demand could nearly double by 2050.
The hotels with the highest usage of power, water and waste
Hotels in Nelson/Marlborough use over 250,000 litres of water annually per room.
Departing Meridian boss' parting shot: Leave the system alone
The departing Meridian Energy boss says the power sector is fine as it is.
Shane Te Pou: Why we all pay for the shocking state of our energy sector
OPINION: The truth is, the electricity shortage works for the gentailers.