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NZAS to ramp up production early as hydro storage improves

Higher lake levels mean the smelter can ramp up production earlier than expected.

CEO pay survey: NZ’s first $5m woman but recession hits many in the pocket

Pay packets fall as CEOs fail to achieve performance targets.

Market close: NZ stocks weather two earnings downgrades to end firm

New Zealand stocks ended strongly, despite earnings downgrades and offshore trends.

NZ hydro-power generation gets a boost

Much-needed rain has taken some pressure off the national electricity grid.

Meridian says Ruakākā solar farm will power half of Northland’s homes

Meridian Energy will proceed with its planned $226m solar farm near Whangārei.

Hydro lake levels are at record lows, but that could quickly change

Severe wind and rain forecast for the central and southern parts of the country this week.

Record low lake levels push regulator to strengthen power supply rules

The move has been made to ensure consumers have reliable power in the colder months.

Departing Meridian boss' parting shot: Leave the system alone

The departing Meridian Energy boss says the power sector is fine as it is.

Energy taskforce’s proposal to level power playing field

Big gentailers would need to offer same products to all retail power companies.

Deloitte Top 200: How CEOs can prepare for economic recovery

Fonterra, Port of Auckland, Meridian CEOs are finalists.

Meridian replaces 108-tonne transformer for power station

The transformer will help take NZ's biggest hydro station back towards maximum capacity.

'Excitement got the better of us': Meridian pulls billboard after town spelling gaffe

Unfortunately for Meridian, Waipukurau only has two ‘As’, not four.

'A lot of money': Meridian CEO on how dry spell, low gas supply cost it $200m

The Meridian chief executive told shareholders it had been a challenging time.

Hydro reversal: Lake Pūkaki makes up for lost water

Favourable power generating conditions have put downward pressure on prices.

Business leaders urge electricity investment boost amid rising demand

The country’s business leaders say there is enough capital available.