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Mighty River Power to build new $466m geothermal plant
Mighty River Power has confirmed plans to build a $466m geothermal electricity generation plant north of Taupo.
Wellington winds too windy for wind farm
Meridian Energy may have to adjust some turbines at the country's biggest wind farm because of the power of "Formula One" type winds.
Permanent CEO for CERA named
The permanent chief executive of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority has been announced today.
Peters attacks 'humbug' govt - promises more cash
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters made some big-spending promises to the Grey Power conference in Hamilton last night - including paying part of their power bill.
Contact Energy unveils $350m geothermal rights issue
Contact Energy has announced a one-for-nine renounceable rights issue to raise around $350m to help fund new geothermal power station.
Far North residents face day without power
Power will be cut for a whole day in much of the Far North next week.
ASB, Vodafone hit for millions after power price spike
Soaring wholesale power prices last week have prompted complaints from 14 organisations, including ASB bank, Telecom, Vodafone and the owner of the Marsden Point oil refinery.
Scott Technology buys majority stake in magnet maker, flags rights issue
Scott Technology has bought a controlling stake in a local electromagnet maker and said it is looking at a rights issue to help fund the deal.