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The Iran nuclear talks, explained

New York Times: Both Iran and the US insist they want to return to the 2015 deal.

Covering Climate Now: How do we decarbonise NZ's energy sector?

Is NZ moving fast enough to decarbonise our energy sector? A leading expert explains.

'Are prices too high?' Energy Minister Megan Woods puts market on notice

Megan Woods questions state of electricity prices amid hydro and gas shortage.

Fossil-fuel move: Coal boilers phased out by 2037

Phase-out starts with ban on new low to medium temperature coal boilers from 2022.

Small Business: Solar company hiring staff monthly to keep up with Covid-19 demand

Lightforce has plans to be a $100 million-plus business within three years' time.

Iwi unhappy at 'lack of consultation' over power project

A Northland farming trust plans to generate 3 megawatts of hydro-electric power.

Z strikes deal to resume dividend payments early

Fuel retailer strikes deal with lenders to allow dividends to resume as trading improves.

Infratil bid 'off the table' following Tilt deal

Sale of transtasman wind-arm stake means AusSuper interest likely over, analysts say.

Parts of energy sector back Climate Change Commission plan

Sector has largely shown support for plan to decarbonise economy and slash emissions.

'We can't wait any longer': Biden signs climate orders

Biden's plan is aimed at staving off the worst effects of climate change.

Elderly woman in tears after shock $1000 power bill

Hazel Jones paid her power bill every month but was hit with a $1000 back bill.

Tiwai fallout: What the deal means for power prices, politicians and investors?

Few questions hang over New Zealand's economy quite like Tiwai Point's future.

Power deal reached: Tiwai life extended to 2024

Threats by mining giant to close led to months of negotiations over Southland plant.

Aurora Energy price hike: Worst-hit residents face even larger increases

Some residents face power price increases of up to an average of $876 per year by 2025-26.

Hot homes: How are you keeping your place cool this summer?

A third of NZ homes are too hot in summer. A study seeks to find out how Kiwis cool them.

Taranaki well-drilling 'makes mockery of climate emergency declaration'

'What's the point of declaring a climate emergency if a company can keep drilling?'