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'A Swiss army knife': Genesis CEO extols new Huntly battery project

The project will boost the key station's flexibility, says chief executive Malcolm Johns.

NZ gas supply reducing faster and sooner than expected

Revised forecasts have annual gas production falling below 100 petajoules by 2026.

'Essential back-up': Huntly battery to bolster NZ energy supply

Genesis is building a $150m battery at Huntly Power Station.

‘Will not accept repeat of last winter’: Major move unveiled to boost country’s energy

The changes to hydro generation are expected to power around 6000 more homes.

‘Major concern’: CommComm head looking at changes after business fear about power companies

Small has called reports of business concerns a "big red flag".

Biggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming

'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'

Businesses scared to speak about energy costs, fear retaliation from power companies, leader says

'It points to serious issues with the way market power is being exercised.'

Why the Government's $200m gas move marks a major shift in energy policy

Meanwhile, Greenpeace has described it as a 'Scorched Earth Budget'.

Solar panels slash farmer's power bills

Malcolm Jones' milking shed is entirely solar-powered, comprising 380 panels.

Anthony Albanese crushes rival to win Oz election, Dutton humiliated by losing seat

Voters deserted hard-nosed opposition leader Peter Dutton in droves.

Australians vote in election overhung by high prices and Trump tariffs

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is aiming for re-election, focusing on renewable energy.

Market close: Mainfreight drives another strong NZ finish

Logistics firm's rally helped push the New Zealand sharemarket to a higher close.

Stock Takes: Rain not enough to stop dry weather from hurting NZ power company earnings

Mercury, Meridian and Manawa are likely to be hit hardest by the earlier drought.

Nuclear power sparks Australian election battle

Opposition leader Peter Dutton proposes seven nuclear reactors by 2050.

Amelia Linzey: Driving growth and prosperity in a nation that loves to win

Opinion: These are four sectors that hold potential to propel Aotearoa to turn on growth.

The Denniston mine protest: Blowback from the 'blow-ins'

Shane Jones says he can't understand coal mining protesters. They've responded.