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Brace for 9.7% power price rise from April, Mercury warns

Mercury feels repercussions of last year's winter.

NZAS may again cut power use this winter

Rio Tinto and Meridian have agreed to invoke a power cut deal for this winter.

Greg Smith: Opportunity knocks - the case for further asset sales

Asset sales back in the spotlight: Economic growth vs public control.

Genesis Energy says power shortage cost it $59 million

Genesis Energy lifted its earnings in the first half, despite a difficult winter.

Genesis beefs up coal supply to avoid another power price spike

Genesis Energy has bolstered its coal supply to avoid another power shortage.

Contact profit down, earnings up

A tale of winter gone and the winters ahead.

Power companies look at extending Huntly’s lifespan

The big four are looking at ways of extending the life of Huntly's Rankines.

Meridian's solar farm in Northland gets go-ahead with wetland protections

The 250,000-panel solar farm could power half of Northland's homes.

Todd Corporation: the big reset

Legacy gas assets will give way to a focus on solar electricity generation.

Deloitte Top 200: Meridian Energy's Mike Roan named CFO of the year

The Tiwai deal, a new windfarm and a strong set of financials all behind the win.

ComCom calls out Contact, Nova for marketing ploy

The commission has called out Contact and Nova over their GST-exclusive pricing.

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis speak on OCR news

Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis speak to media on the OCR news

Waikato solar farms, mines, housing projects, and highways make Fast Track Bill

The 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.

Hydro reversal: Lake Pūkaki makes up for lost water

Favourable power generating conditions have put downward pressure on prices.

Rob Allen: Be wary of the promises made by gentailers

OPINION: Energy crisis shows serious change needed to ensure new generation meets demand.

Top shale boss says US ‘unusually vulnerable’ to Middle East oil shock

Financial Times: Magnate blames Biden for decision to drain strategic oil reserve.