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New AI service to revolutionise how Kiwis compare energy plans

The Electricity Authority is set to reveal more about a new comparison site.

AI could add $3.4b to NZ economy – if we can address areas where we lag

New Zealand is behind in some areas, such as AI uptake and skills.

Auditor-General warns of investment need for electricity reliability

Achieving net zero by 2050 will require increased spending in the electricity sector.

New York to build nuclear plant to meet clean energy demand

Power company seeks to reopen Three Mile Island plant.

Hurricane Erick hits Mexico, leaves destruction and flooding in wake

Residents cleared debris and drained flooded streets after the storm.

‘Ardern lives in exile’: Jones attacks gas ban, calls for apology in fiery hearing

The Resources Minister came to the select committee sporting a Make NZ Great Again hat.

Big four power firms near deal to secure Huntly's back-up role

New Zealand's big power generators want to offset dry-year risk.

Why energy is set to be a hot topic in next year's election

Meridian’s new CEO shares his thoughts on sector scrutiny amid electricity challenges.

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

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

Roger Partridge: New Zealand’s real economic problem: Too little capital, not too much profit

Opinion: The economy faces a worsening capital problem, undercapitalised for 50 years.

Why NZ's electricity market faces calls for major reform

Consumer NZ calls for separation of power firms' generation and retail roles.

NZAS to ramp up production early as hydro storage improves

Higher lake levels mean the smelter can ramp up production earlier than expected.

‘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.

‘Major concern’: CommComm head looking at changes after business fear about power companies

Small has called reports of business concerns a "big red flag".

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

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

Businesses scared to speak about energy costs, fear retaliation from power companies, leader says

'It points to serious issues with the way market power is being exercised.'