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The long game: Why business wants 30-year vision beyond election cycles

John Fraser-Mackenzie says bipartisan action can unlock long-term growth.

Fear and hope in Venezuela as US warships lurk

New York Times: Some Venezuelans warned ousting Maduro would start a fight for the spoils.

What makes a good minister? Exiting MBIE head Carolyn Tremain is an expert

Carolyn Tremain is leaving MBIE after eight years of "calm" leadership.

Luxon’s personal letter to Hipkins appealing for ‘bipartisanship’ on key issue dismissed as ‘political stunt’

The correspondence comes at a critical time for energy developments.

Controversial waste-to-energy plant proposal on hold

Hearings were held in June and a board of inquiry was due to make a decision last month.

Power price poll: Are we about to see 'bold' action from Government on energy?

The Energy Minister is describing the planned changes as 'significant but surgical'.

Mood of the Boardroom: Executives call for long-term energy plan

Half of bosses surveyed said coal use would not hurt export competitiveness.

China pledges first-ever emissions reduction target

The country has huge influence as the world’s largest emitter and clean energy superpower.

'The cheapest unit of gas is the one you do not use': EECA chief's warning

EECA says simple fixes like sealing steam leaks can slash energy use by 30%.

Are you in the right industry? The Kiwi jobs where the median wage is over $100k

But there are now about a dozen sectors paying at least six figures.

Gas, low hydro, weigh on NZ wholesale electricity market

Wholesale electricity is trading near $200/MWh, up on the long-term winter average.

‘China is the engine’ driving nations away from fossil fuels, report says

NY Times: Clean energy sector grew at a rate three times that of China’s economy overall.

Shane Jones wants to consider re-nationalising power companies in energy shake-up

'No one is responsible for energy security in New Zealand,' the NZ First minister said.

Transpower to spend $1.1b on Cook Strait link upgrade

The power grid operator has applied to the Commerce Commission for approval.

Mystery data centres: Mercury says Amazon’s power thirst is real - and weighs in on pricing

Power firm offers two rare, and telling, points of clarity after AWS' 'train wreck' week.

White House intensifies campaign against offshore turbines

Agencies review wind farms' impact on health and defence.