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'Just going to get more expensive': Power prices up 6.2%, ahead of inflation

Statistics NZ has released its selected price index for the year to April.

'Dwindling faster': NZ's falling gas supply bad news for households

Household gas use is 4% of total consumption, but prices may rise.

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

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

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

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

The hunt for equity: NZ pushes for renewable investment

Grant Bradley looks at the hot sectors that were promoted at the infrastructure summit.

'Win-win': Call to invest KiwiSaver in NZ infrastructure projects

The Government plans to ease rules for KiwiSaver investments in unlisted assets.

Z Energy refuses to comment on Flick Electric closure

If true, the closure will be another blow to competition in the sector.

Homeowner blindsided as daily power charges increase 600%

Marlborough Lines says remote properties can’t access low-user plans.

Major power cables linking North, South Islands near end of life, $1.4b replacement mooted

Transpower is proposing several upgrades to be done at the same time.

Cyclone Tam wreaks havoc: Narrow escape as redwood crushes shed

A teen had to run for his life in Kerikeri as a tree collapsed in the wild weather.

Editorial: An inconvenient truth for those on the moral EV mound

OPINION: We can be one of a handful of countries to reap the benefits of EVs.

'Not a silver bullet': Study questions environmental benefits of EVs

Global EV uptake hasn’t significantly cut carbon dioxide emissions.

Contact-Manawa takeover decision delayed

If the deal proceeds, it would make Contact the second-largest generator in New Zealand.

Northland to boast second-highest structures in NZ as wind farm takes flight

Northland's wind farm will have 12 turbines, each 206m tall.

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

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