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Fresh strikes left parts of Odesa without power as port sites were hit.
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Reform of the energy sector? More like tinkering
OPINION: One in three Kiwi households now struggle to pay electricity bills.
Editorial: Government’s energy sector announcement missed reassurance for consumers
OPINION: A power crisis affects everyone. So, where is the reassurance for the public?
Letters: There’s a range of views on Palestine, not a groundswell
OPINION: Good to now see bold selections for the All Blacks test in Perth.
Adam Pearse: National’s runway for relief is shrinking
OPINION: Everybody agrees power should be cheaper and yet no one can agree on what to do.
Simon Wilson: The Fletcher flutter – A councillor's tip for working with Wayne Brown
OPINION: Entrust, rubbish collections, Voices for Freedom and quotes from the campaign.
Potential conflict of interest stopped Willis making gentailer decisions – why she's now fronting
A list of other ministers' potential conflicts of interest has been revealed.
Nearly $1m was budgeted for electricity review – why minister says it was 'absolutely' worth it
The Government rejected the major recommendations of the Frontier Economics report.
Audrey Young: Shane Jones' silence on energy reforms speaks volumes
OPINION: The minister's uncharacteristic reticence is all about election 2026.
ExxonMobil may sell NZ fuel terminals and service stations: Report
ExxonMobil owns more than 150 service stations across New Zealand.
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.
Exxon to cut 2000 jobs in global restructuring
The job cuts will be in Europe, Norway and Canada.
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant off grid for 7 days, Zelenskyy warns of danger
It is the longest outage at Zaporizhzhia since Russia seized the site in 2022.
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.
Wednesday's political panel talks energy sector reform and Trump's peace plan
ACT Minister David Seymour and Green MP Ricardo Menéndez March join Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW
NZ Herald Live: Government's Energy announcement
Energy and Resources Minister Simon Watts makes an Energy announcement in Wellington. Video / NZ Herald
The hidden cost of flying cleaner may be sitting in your kitchen pan
Airlines burned 1285 million litres of sustainable fuel last year, mostly from grease.
The long game: Why business wants 30-year vision beyond election cycles
John Fraser-Mackenzie says bipartisan action can unlock long-term growth.
Fear and hope in Venezuela as US warships lurk
New York Times: Some Venezuelans warned ousting Maduro would start a fight for the spoils.
Luxon’s personal letter to Hipkins appealing for ‘bipartisanship’ on key issue dismissed as ‘political stunt’
The correspondence comes at a critical time for energy developments.
What makes a good minister? Exiting MBIE head Carolyn Tremain is an expert
Carolyn Tremain is leaving MBIE after eight years of "calm" leadership.
Controversial waste-to-energy plant proposal on hold
Hearings were held in June and a board of inquiry was due to make a decision last month.
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'.