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Tiwai Pt smelter needs 'tens of millions'

Smelter says it needs major reduction in energy costs, warning the Government not to wait.

S&P says possible Tiwai closure exposes risks in electricity sector

Rio Tinto-controlled NZAS is reviewing its its Tiwai Pt smelter.

$1.5b wiped off power companies as smelter owners hint at closure

The owners of the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter have raised the possibility of closure.

UBS and flygskam: Big scary number that will have airlines worried

The current push back on flying has much more momentum than the ''food miles'' crusade.

Late payers' power bills may drop $30/month

Low-income families may save through a new package of electricity reforms.

Power price shake-up: Govt to push consumers to shop around

Many households switch power providers; now the Government will target those who don't.

Liam Dann: Oil price slumps despite Saudi attacks

Oil prices have dipped below the level they were just prior to Saudi oil refinery attacks

Finance Minister's message to top boards: No pay rise

Air NZ and three SOEs receive the hard word on director pay from Grant Robertson.

'Storm hacker': Police charge man who allegedly leaked Vector customer info

Vector claimed an unknown hacker accessed personal customer information last April.

Green MP thanks Fonterra for 'leadership'

Fonterra's leadership had been 'incredibly important' says Chloe Swarbrick.

NZ lags as world shipping moves to cleaner fuel

Big changes lie ahead for the logistics sector as ships move to low sulphur fuel.

Mobil station pinged $20k for making staff pay for drive-offs at pump

Petrol company not tackling the issue of pay-docking for drive-offs says MBIE.

EV move draws praise - at last

NZ is lagging behind in move towards more efficient vehicles.

EVs and the petrol company: 'This is no Kodak moment'

Analyst says the impact on Z and power companies will be marginal.

Mercury faces $2m charge after losing battle with IRD

Legal technicalities have cost the energy provider dearly.

Comment: The tricky task of keeping Auckland fuelled

Timely action is needed on fuel security.