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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.

High energy prices threaten 230 jobs at Winstone Pulp International

If the plan goes ahead 230 people would lose their jobs.

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.

Earnings preview: NZ's big four power companies set to reveal all

Hydro lake levels and gas supply will feature in upcoming power company results.

Government told to reduce household gas usage to save industry

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

Alis Bouma: Finding alternatives to cars and capitalism

'I don’t want to be living in a world where I’m driving to work for the rest of my life.'

Contact to go ahead with airport solar farm

Company pushes 'go' on $271 million solar project at Christchurch Airport.

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.

Markets with Madison: Power problems

Wholesale electricity prices are incredibly high – an analyst explains how the major power generation companies are handling it. Video / Alyse Wright

'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.

Power price spikes: Government calls for energy data

Associate energy minister Shane Jones accuses the power companies of profiteering.

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.'