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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.

Neil Williams: Why your hot water cylinder is NZ's hidden energy solution

New technology could save households $300 million annually on power bills.

New details emerge on Orr's early exit from final Willis meeting

Reserve Bank awaits an Ombudsman's ruling over its handling of information requests.

Business confidence lifts in July, but going still tough

Construction and retail reported a significant renewed slump.

Market close: Synlait Milk and Mainfreight take hit, pulling NZ shares down

Synlait Milk has revealed manufacturing issues at its Dunsandel plant.

NZ aims to double geothermal energy production by 2040

The Government has allocated $60 million to fund research into the resource.

'No agreement': Tenants win dispute after tiny home tips in storm

The home lacked building consent and there was no written agreement with the tenants.

Back in the black: Paper Plus returns to profit, renegotiates BNZ loans

Paper Plus reported a $218,000 profit, bouncing back from a $553,000 loss.

Behind the buzz and controversy of Wētā Workshop’s first major video game

The game focuses on hobbit life, offering farming, fishing and foraging.

‘Nan, we've got no power': Mum of six disconnected for months - as major provider stops practice

Energy campaigners have condemned disconnections for people in hardship as ‘punitive’.

Wētā Workshop's Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game

Wellington’s Wētā Workshop is celebrating the release of its first major video game Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game. Video / Wētā Workshop

Market close: Fonterra bright spot as NZX 50 lifts 0.2%

Infratil is quickly approaching the $12 mark for the first time since January.

'Never too late to dream big': Tributes flow for Sir Michael Hill

Business leaders, community groups and the Prime Minister have shared their condolences.

Sunair still grounded but says progress being made

The regional airline's chief says some Sunair planes should get clearance soon.

Air NZ to support 20 regional events to boost domestic tourism

The Spectacle and Hamilton Arts Festival are the first events supported.

'Reform overdue': Push for fairer retirement village dispute system

The proposed system would minimise legal representation in disputes.