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Mike Fuge: Bureaucratic delays hinder NZ’s renewable energy progress

OPINION: Contact Energy calls for faster action in push for renewable power.

Best of Markets with Madison: Energy

The crisis continues – so what are the solutions?

Work to start on NZ's biggest solar farm in 2025

It would create enough power to supply the equivalent of about 35,000 homes.

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.

World’s largest transformer maker warns of supply crunch

Financial Times: AI demands, renewable energy’s dispersed nature driving big orders.

NZ power generators not holding back on investing, electricity retailers group says

An Eranz report says the big power generators are investing heavily in renewable energy.

Letters: Wind knocked out of power market

OPINION: 'The coalition's enthusiasm for mining is well understood, but this is madness.'

Winter price spike: Big power users had options, EA says

High power prices have been blamed for the closure of several mills.

Genesis gets more coal in for next winter

Genesis is ordering extra coal in anticipation of another challenging winter next year.

Power poll: Two-thirds slam Government inaction on electricity prices

It comes as one minister pursues Crown investment in geothermal energy.

Genesis Energy pares back retail arm

Genesis Energy is paring back jobs in its retail arm.

'A lot of money': Meridian CEO on how dry spell, low gas supply cost it $200m

The Meridian chief executive told shareholders it had been a challenging time.