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The 622 megawatt question overhanging the generation game

The closure of the Tiwai Point smelter will usher in a new era for NZ's power generators.

Ardern distances herself from Peters' smelter buy-out comments

Peters suggested a buy-out of the smelter – Ardern suggested that's not on the cards

Another move in the long Tiwai Pt chess game

Comment: Instead of a deal that's best for the smelter, how about what's best for NZ?

Peters: Tiwai smelter must be saved

Comment: Why are we importing junk aluminium while making some of the best in the world?

'Gigafactory' Tesla plant proposed for Tiwai

Massive Southland plant could generate 8000 jobs and inwards investment of $6.9b.

Revealed: How far Meridian was prepared to go to keep its biggest customer

"We felt that it was a pretty compelling package," Meridian CEO says.

Meridian CEO on losing its biggest customer: 'We will adapt'

Meridian's chief executive Neal Barclay says the company will adapt to Tiwai's closure.

Tiwai Point closure: What Transpower must spend to shift excess power north

Energy prices may fall but consumer power bills may also be affected by transmission cost.

Power company shares trade sharply lower on smelter closure plan

New Zealand's power generators were hit hard by Tiwai's closure.

$1.5b wiped off power companies as smelter owners hint at closure

The owners of the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter have raised the possibility of closure.

Shell director resigns amid Rio Tinto fraud allegations

A director of Shell has resigned after being charged with fraud.

Oz stocks fall $32b on Trump worries

Markets spooked by concern at US President Donald Trump's ability to deliver on plans.

Meridian CEO hopes Tiwai smelter will stay

Meridian chief executive Mark Binns says he wants to see the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter stay, "but not at any cost".

Genesis annual earnings slip 2.7pc on weak prices

Our biggest electricity retailer says lower power, gas and oil prices, along with competition, has hit its annual earnings.

Genesis extends life of Huntly station

Genesis Energy has negotiated a high price from other generators who want to keep them as back-up.

Tiwai Pt appeal rejected

$10m in pay as Rio Tinto slumps

Rio Tinto boss Sam Walsh earned A$9.13 million ($10 million) last year as the mining giant posted an annual loss amid a global commodities slump.

Power deal keeps smelter alive

A revised contract between Meridian Energy and the owners of the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter extends the smelter's operating life for at least another year from 2017.