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Changes have had "significant" impacts on health, social and cultural wellbeing of whānau.
Contact lifts profit by 24%, makes a case for 'ThermalCo'
Contact Energy put in a solid earnings result for the 2021 year,
Contact Energy earnings lift by $107m
Contact lifted its earnings by 24 per cent and wants NZ's thermal assets to consolidate.
Lake Onslow project 'kneecapping' a solution to power problem
The Government's plans for energy may be contributing to the problems seen on Monday.
Focus: Energy Minister gives updates on power outage
Energy Minister Megan Woods is asked for any updates on Monday night's power outage. Video / Mark Mitchell
Power cuts: Mercury, Genesis offering credit
Those who went without electricity have a legal right to compensation.
Power outages: No time 'to turn Huntly turbines on', former Genesis boss says
Talks need to start about encouraging long term investment in the country's power sector.
Audrey Young: Was this Ardern's worst day this term?
Jacinda Ardern's first instinct was damage control to get ahead of public outrage.
Live: Govt blames power companies' 'commercial decisions' for outages
Not acceptable for Kiwis to be without power on coldest night of year: Woods.
Energy Minister rules out subsidy to keep Refining NZ going
Refinery shareholders vote for proposed import-only fuel terminal.
Z Energy sets aggressive non-fuel growth targets
Fuel retailer moves to counter declining tobacco sales, transition to low carbon energy.
Genesis and Tilt partner in new 75MW Northland wind farm
Genesis says Northland wind farm another step towards more renewable generation.
Genesis loses $53m carbon dispute
Board of energy company seeks review after "unexpected" loss over Kupe emission liability.
Sustainable Business: Smart idea secures power source
solarZero develops and installs solar energy systems for homes throughout NZ.
Contact Energy links loans to sustainable performance
Contact Energy now has all its loans in a sustainable finance portfolio.
Hamish Rutherford: Why Energy Minister Megan Woods should be worried
COMMENT: Energy Minister's letters reveal how under strain our energy sector has been.
NZ importing record amount of coal
Coal now fuels more than 10 per cent of the country's electricity as hydro power drops.
Southland could have 'world's largest hydrogen plant'
Gentailers seeking market for southern electricity if Tiwai Point smelter closes.
Former Contact CEO appointed to Mercury board
Former Contact CEO Dennis Barnes has been appointed to the Mercury board.
Energy Minister to seek advice about splitting powers from Electricity Authority
Woods' response to disgruntled retailer hinted regulatory split could be considered.
Climate change: NZ imported more than million tonnes of 'dirty' coal
Coal imports from Indonesia in 2020 was 1.084 million tonnes, just over one billion kg.
'Sustainable, resilient': $44 million renewable energy plan for Christchurch Hospital
Two new biomass boilers have been installed to replace the current coal-fired boilers.
Green hydrogen: NZ scientists edge closer to climate-friendly fuel
Major project to make green hydrogen part of NZ's clean energy future gets a $9m boost.
Mercury to buy Trustpower's retail business for $441m
The transaction depends on several conditions including Commerce Commission approval.
Local Focus: Is geothermal really green energy?
One geothermal station is almost as bad as burning gas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Nuclear fusion start-up backed by Bezos to build first reactor
General Fusion's demonstration plant will cost US$400m.
Pain returns to the pump: Petrol prices hit highest level since March 2020
Kiwis will face more pain at the pump.
Green power: Surge expected in plans for wind and solar electricity generation
Transpower expects to see increased investment in renewables power generation.
Revealed: NZ burns most coal for electricity in nearly a decade
Act Party says the figures 'make a mockery' of the Climate Change Commission report.
Fears climate plan will hit the worse off hardest
Kiwis in poverty may bear the brunt of the Climate Commission's plan, some warn.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Guided by ancestral wisdom
"It's not really about me, it's about the people who've been a part of the journey."
Opinion: Innovation essential for NZ to meet climate targets
To meet 2050 targets, it will take more than changes in policy making and behaviour.
John Carnegie: Back to gas to create a reliable energy future
Opinion: Our energy infrastructure is inadequate, and more investment is needed.