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Methanex proposes idling one plant indefinitely, job cuts

The nation's biggest gas user will go down to one plant.

'What other f***ing signs do you need?' Shane Jones fumes over mill closures

The Regional Development Minister says foreign investors were warned.

Contact Energy makes $1.86 billion play for Manawa

Contact says it wants a more diversified, resilient and efficient business.

Winstone blames power prices for mill closure

Winstone says its two central North Island mills will close indefinitely.

'Massive blow': Hundreds of jobs lost as Winstone shuts mills

One of the central North Island's biggest employers has made the call to shut two mills.

Car hits power pole, electricity out in Onehunga

The crash happened just before 1.30am.

Energy crisis: What will it take to fix the system?

What this month's power price spike says about NZ's electricity sector.

Power fully restored after car hits power pole

A driver sustained minor injuries after hitting a power pole.

'Looking a bit grim': Price rise warning for gas customers

Electricity sector hit by wholesale power price surge after dry winter.

Opinion: Wholesale electricity prices – is more Govt intervention the solution or the problem?

OPINION: Spot prices have been at their highest level in the last decade.

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.

Electricity supply crisis: What you need to know

New Zealand is heading towards a crunch in electricity generation.

Transpower gives green light for generators to use more water

Consumers could be paid to use less power if the situation deteriorates.

Genesis Energy net profit drops by a third

Low lake levels and constrained gas supply drove earnings down.

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.