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Government investment unlocks more solar

NZ Green Investment Finance invests $78m in solar, backing a $2b portfolio.

Meridian says wind, rain taking pressure off hydro

Wind and rain might a drag for some, but help take pressure off strained power system.

Power pylon problems: New line to Coromandel alone could cost $500m

The huge cost of new power lines to aid energy security is revealed after the debacle.

'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.

Contact to go ahead with airport solar farm

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

Editorial: NZ's electricity sector needs mates

OPINION: The solution to New Zealand's power supply problems is not simple.

Opinion: Energy storage critical to NZ’s economic and climate future

OPINION: This is a market failure, and one with serious implications.

Letters: Culture a key part of New Zealand's Olympic success

OPINION: 'Chef de Mission Nigel Avery and his staff should be congratulated.'

Letters: Labour isn’t to blame for NZ's looming power crisis

OPINION: 'This power crisis has its genesis in Max Bradford’s power reforms.'

Genesis says demand for new power options exceeds supply

85 megawatts (MW) of Huntly firming options have been secured by a number of participants.

Letters: Shot-putter Maddison-Lee Wesche defines Olympic spirit

OPINION: 'The All Blacks looked and played like a group of individuals.'

Letters: ‘Banana’ maths and teaching teachers; use tech to blunt bullies

OPINION: 'How many of our primary teachers have no formal qualifications in maths?'