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Resumption of oil drilling flies in the face of projections.
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British Labour Party looks to ban new oil drilling as NZ lifts ban
Sir Keir Starmer is pledging to ban new drilling in the North Sea if he becomes PM.
Government will reverse ban on oil and gas exploration
Offshore petroleum exploration was originally banned in 2018.
Mercury to expand Southland wind farm after smelter deal
The stage-two expansion will add 36 turbines and generate 155 megawatts (MW).
How electric car batteries might aid the grid (and win over drivers)
New York Times: New technology could turn those pricey devices into an asset.
Why Lodestone Energy chose Forsyth Barr, Barrenjoey over Jarden
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Solar power firm raising funds to build more solar farms.
S&P welcomes NZ power deal
The ratings agency says the 20-year power deal for Tiwai is a boon for generators.
Weather causes 27 power outages across Waikato, over 17,500 homes affected
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Genesis cuts earnings forecast as Kupe well disappoints
Genesis' gas well in the Kupe field, KS-9, came up short.
Spark to take solar power from Genesis’ Lauriston project
Genesis Energy has signed up Spark to take power from its Laurison solar project.
Letters: Why can't capable, keen workers find jobs?
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Letters: Power crisis blame game; what is the PM's vision for NZ?
OPINION: 'Successive governments are not devoid of blame for this either.'
Rising costs prompts Contact to rethink Wairākei development
"Assessed total project costs have come in substantially higher than previously expected."
Gisborne Digest: A round-up from around the district
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Letters: AT needs an attitude change; Three Strikes justice
OPINION: 'We appear to have a bureaucracy that is not reading the room.'
Letters: Three Strikes explanation welcome; why can't Brown put the brakes on AT?
OPINION: 'Such refining of solutions should be applauded.'
Electricity prices, Wynyard ferry and Aurora lights | Focus Morning Bulletin May 13, 2024
Consumers urged to ensure they’re getting the best deal on electricity, how a new ferry could save Wynyard Quarter and your chance to catch a glimpse of the aurora lights this week
Queues of cars at vantage point for Kiwis keen to catch last glimpse of aurora
One Wellingtonian described the situation as 'complete chaos'.
Consumers urged to ensure they’re getting the best deal on electricity
The latest stats show electricity prices have been rising more slowly than incomes.
'Complete chaos': Hundreds of cars jam Wellington's south coast, where to see the aurora
Aucklanders have received a stroke of luck regarding glimpsing the aurora tonight.
National power grid emergency further extended
The coldest spot this morning was in the central North Island.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Labour’s decisions still affect us negatively
OPINION: What happens next is the fault of the last Government.
Editorial: Energy crisis - Will Kiwis be able to heat their homes this winter?
OPINION: As we head into winter, how will New Zealand's energy grid cope?
Claire Trevett: The blame games and politics of a winter power crisis
No government likes to waste a crisis - even a two-hour-long one.
Power crisis averted, but a sign of things to come?
Businesses and individuals managed to avoid a blackout - this time.
Editorial: NZ needs a sensible approach to ensure continuous power supply
OPINION: Hydro and wind power are all good until it doesn't rain or blow a gale.
Iwi leaders meet with ministers over oil and gas exploration
'We need to make sure our rights and interests are protected.'
Genesis to resume coal buying as gas shortage looms
Genesis Energy expects to be buying coal again by the end of the year.
Salt, sake and steam as giant geothermal power station cranks up
The turbine's opening ceremony involved traditional Japanese and Māori elements.
Project Kea can buy Canterbury land for giant rubbish recycling plant
Two ministers signed off on the land deal for the project, opposed by some locals.
Government to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals Bill
Submitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.