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How will changes for gentailers impact profit and investment in the energy sector?

Mercury Energy CEO talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge on impact of changes for gentailers.

Levelling the field: Measures promise more choices in electricity market

The Electricity Authority plans three interventions to boost competition in the market.

Higher taxes, deeper spending cuts: What's coming as NZ's economy suffers from long Covid

Some tough political choices will need to be made.

Simon Wilson: Enough with the hand-wringing, here's how to help Auckland prosper

OPINION: Fresh thinking, a spot of courage and a good plan - what else does Auckland need?

Why businesses are struggling with New Zealand's industrial gas crisis

Gas users are curtailing operations due to rising costs.

Market close: Mainfreight’s gains offset by Gentrack Group’s losses

Mainfreight rebounds and Gentrack takes a hit as the NZX trades flat.

Stock Takes: What to watch out for this reporting season

Will this month's company reporting season reveal a turnaround for the sharemarket?

'Ruling the roost more than ever': Former Energy Minister rips into Big Four power companies

Market reform is seen by some as the only real way to see power prices come down.

Genesis AI trial cuts energy use by 10% with smart hot water control

The trial involved 17,000 customers, shifting water heating to off-peak times.

Special tax change for fossil fuel companies was proposed ahead of Budget

Ministers opted to instead set money aside for stakes in new gas fields instead.

'Actively exploring options': Genesis eyes new fast-start plant

Genesis plans a new fast-start plant at Huntly of up to 100MW by winter 2027.

'Change their footprint': Kiwi start-up's plan to shave $1200 a year off household power bills

Basis plans to install over 50,000 smart panels globally in the next 24 months.

'Pick up the pace': NZ needs faster progress on energy projects

Transpower highlights the need for more electricity generation amid declining gas.

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.

How worried should we be about economic fallout from the Israel-Iran conflict?

Markets have been rattled by the Israel-Iran conflict, but remain relatively calm.