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Genesis profit down 33%, looks to LNG as a fuel for Huntly

Genesis CEO Malcolm Johns says LNG is being considered as a fuel for its Huntly station.

Power to the people: Initiative aimed at reducing region's electricity prices

Tairāwhiti leaders plan locally owned renewable grids to combat soaring electricity bills

Minister warns Electricity Authority will be ‘roadkill’ if energy prices not addressed

Shane Jones says it must use its powers to rein in energy generation companies' profits.

Transpower decision due soon on hydro lake levels

Transpower will soon decide if generators can use more water from their hydro dams.

Poor hydro levels weigh on Mercury’s 2025 earnings outlook

Power company Mercury NZ says pressure on the electricity system will remain.

Methanex pressured to fill key government gas contract in the midst of supply squeeze

The Government's last-minute gas contract is another sign of deep trouble in the market.

Contact reports increased earnings, Freightways takes 5.8% hit to net profit

Hydro volatility a major factor for Contact, Freightways hopes it has turned a corner.

Government told to reduce household gas usage to save industry

A Green building group warned there isn't enough gas for households and industry.

Energy crisis: How to save money as power price spike looms for households

Wholesale electricity prices double in three weeks; residential users face bigger bills.

Electricity regulator steps in as Prime Energy defaults on payment to Manawa

The Electricity Authority is working with both companies on a 'managed resolution'.

Power price spike a threat to provincial economy, energy users' group says

Multiple mills have had to go offline in the last week due to high power prices.

'Slow-motion train wreck': Power price warning for households as major users feel the crunch

'Slow-motion train wreck' in NZ's power market, an electricity company head says.

Manawa Energy share price slumps after customer default

The power generator now faces a sharply lower earnings forecast for the 2025 year.

Opinion: Power price pain remedy might already be at our feet

Opinion: Could superhot geothermal energy address the extreme power price increases?

Power prices double in three weeks; Government may intervene

Shane Jones says the Government is considering intervening to force lower prices.

Letters: Study history to improve our education standards

OPINION: 'All New Zealand children should have access to music education.'