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'Dwindling faster': NZ's falling gas supply bad news for households

Household gas use is 4% of total consumption, but prices may rise.

'A Swiss army knife': Genesis CEO extols new Huntly battery project

The project will boost the key station's flexibility, says chief executive Malcolm Johns.

'Essential back-up': Huntly battery to bolster NZ energy supply

Genesis is building a $150m battery at Huntly Power Station.

‘Will not accept repeat of last winter’: Major move unveiled to boost country’s energy

The changes to hydro generation are expected to power around 6000 more homes.

Biggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming

'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'

The hunt for equity: NZ pushes for renewable investment

Grant Bradley looks at the hot sectors that were promoted at the infrastructure summit.

'Win-win': Call to invest KiwiSaver in NZ infrastructure projects

The Government plans to ease rules for KiwiSaver investments in unlisted assets.

Z Energy refuses to comment on Flick Electric closure

If true, the closure will be another blow to competition in the sector.

Editorial: An inconvenient truth for those on the moral EV mound

OPINION: We can be one of a handful of countries to reap the benefits of EVs.

'Not a silver bullet': Study questions environmental benefits of EVs

Global EV uptake hasn’t significantly cut carbon dioxide emissions.

Contact-Manawa takeover decision delayed

If the deal proceeds, it would make Contact the second-largest generator in New Zealand.

Meridian says Ruakākā solar farm will power half of Northland’s homes

Meridian Energy will proceed with its planned $226m solar farm near Whangārei.

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.

Vector CEO Simon Mackenzie to step down

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

Labour may ask gentailers to reinvest dividends in new generation

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