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Opinion: Why more generation won’t solve NZ’s energy woes

OPINION: New Zealand's electricity demand could nearly double by 2050.

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.

Vector CEO Simon Mackenzie to step down

The veteran Vector boss will stand down at the end of June.

Genesis reports strong first half profit

Genesis net profit leaps past $70m in volatile environment.

Simon Bridges: Unlock energy to unlock growth

OPINION: It is more than 25 years since the last major reform of the electricity sector.

Labour may ask gentailers to reinvest dividends in new generation

It says the suggested move by the partly Government-owned companies could reduce prices.

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.

Why Contact’s new gas contract is crucial for NZ’s energy future

Gas prices have risen over 50%, impacting electricity generation costs.

Aucklanders do better on some living costs than other Kiwis: New report

Aucklanders spend less on energy and more on transport.

Rowan Simpson: Is AI having its lightbulb moment?

OPINION: We might be overestimating AI's short-term potential.

AA's Terry Collins shares why petrol prices are set to rise

AA's Terry Collins talks to Tom Raynel about the international factors causing petrol prices to rise. Video / NZ Herald

Pylon collapse shows need for upgrade of Northland's electricity network

Plans to boost Northland's power network after pylon collapse.

Scrub fire near Tauranga extinguished

The fire had caused traffic congestion in the area.

Honoured: Transpower chair Keith Turner

"When it doesn’t perform, everybody notices. When it does perform, nobody notices.”

How New Zealand's tallest turbines will power 27k homes by 2026

Mercury's $287 million wind farm near Omamari will produce enough power for 27,000 homes.

New rule could see your KiwiSaver build the next harbour bridge

The finance industry also wants to make it easier for firms to list on the stock exchange.