PremiumPremiumEnergyBillion-dollar plan to import gas: Worthy insurance policy or costly last resort?Industry is supportive, the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment is sceptical.10 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumEnergyEngineering marvel: The national power grid’s underground secretDeep beneath the Kaimanawa Forest Park, the Rangipō Power Station churns out 120MW. 17 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumEnergyGenesis secures deal for 1000MW wind partnership with YinsonThe deal could deliver up to 1000MW of new onshore wind power.26 Nov 09:00 PM
OpinionGenerate Wealth Weekly: What assets the Crown should keep, and what it could sell24 Nov 04:00 PM
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New Zealand'Real concern': Expert says Kiwis won’t see 'material change' in power prices after Govt reviewThe Government's energy plans are 'tinkering around the edges' – Labour's Megan Woods.30 Sep 10:04 PM
EnergyDry year cover: Commission backs deal to keep Huntly generators onlineGenesis had warned it would retire Rankine Unit 2 in January 2026 without a deal.29 Sep 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergy‘The market created this’: Big power buyers warn of grid vulnerabilityThe long awaited Frontier Report on the electricity sector is due out this week.28 Sep 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyEnergy security or emissions risk: What Huntly's new coal deal really meansGenesis has struck a deal with BT Mining to supply coal for the Huntly Power Station.22 Sep 01:10 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergy'A big disappointment' – analyst's view on Genesis Energy's earnings outlookThe midpoint of its guidance range was $62m below consensus estimates.25 Aug 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesTop KiwiSaver funds named amid strong market returnsANZ had the biggest market share of Kiwisaver in the June quarter, followed by ASB. 07 Aug 09:00 PM
Herald NOWNZ's big four power companies team up to stockpile coalNZ's gentailers are joining forces to stockpile coal at Huntly Power Station, in a bid to keep the lights on and manage power usage.Watch04 Aug 07:43 PM
EnergyMajor energy firms sign deal for strategic reserve at HuntlyGenesis, Meridian Energy, Mercury NZ and Contact Energy agree deal for back-up generation.03 Aug 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: What to watch out for this reporting seasonWill this month's company reporting season reveal a turnaround for the sharemarket?31 Jul 11:00 PM
Business'Ruling the roost more than ever': Former Energy Minister rips into Big Four power companiesMarket reform is seen by some as the only real way to see power prices come down.30 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessDoes your power company tell you if you're on the cheapest deal? Check our interactiveThe graphic shows which companies do a best-plan check and help struggling customers. 28 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDEnergyPower GamesOur electricity system is at a crossroads. Who will pay to keep the lights on, prices down and businesses running? Video / Alyse Wright, Michael Craig, Mark MitchellWatch27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: The power company gaining the most from the big wetHydro storage in New Zealand is now above the long-run average, thanks to heavy rain.10 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyNZ's LNG import plan could cost up to $1b, report revealsSmaller LNG options would cost more per gigajoule but need less infrastructure.10 Jul 04:00 AM
EnergyGenesis AI trial cuts energy use by 10% with smart hot water controlThe trial involved 17,000 customers, shifting water heating to off-peak times.07 Jul 11:27 PM
Energy'Actively exploring options': Genesis eyes new fast-start plantGenesis plans a new fast-start plant at Huntly of up to 100MW by winter 2027.30 Jun 11:31 PM
EnergyBig four power firms near deal to secure Huntly's back-up roleNew Zealand's big power generators want to offset dry-year risk. 18 Jun 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'A Swiss army knife': Genesis CEO extols new Huntly battery projectThe project will boost the key station's flexibility, says chief executive Malcolm Johns.05 Jun 07:00 AM
Energy'Essential back-up': Huntly battery to bolster NZ energy supplyGenesis is building a $150m battery at Huntly Power Station.04 Jun 11:30 PM
Energy'Energy security': Genesis keen to keep Huntly unit runningGenesis says talks are continuing about keeping Huntly's Rankines going for longer. 23 Apr 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionWattle Park developer liquidated: Kiwibank owed $3.6m, Inland Revenue $1.09mProject completed in January 2022 but developer blames Covid and the downturn for debts.09 Apr 05:00 PM
EnergyEnergy taskforce’s proposal to level power playing fieldBig gentailers would need to offer same products to all retail power companies.26 Feb 09:53 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGenesis Energy says power shortage cost it $59 millionGenesis Energy lifted its earnings in the first half, despite a difficult winter.21 Feb 03:00 AM
