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Earnings preview: NZ's big four power companies set to reveal all

Hydro lake levels and gas supply will feature in upcoming power company results.

Government told to reduce household gas usage to save industry

A Green building group warned there isn't enough gas for households and industry.

Editorial: NZ's electricity sector needs mates

OPINION: The solution to New Zealand's power supply problems is not simple.

Opinion: Energy storage critical to NZ’s economic and climate future

OPINION: This is a market failure, and one with serious implications.

Methanex gas deal a sign of tough times for New Zealand industry

Methanol maker will bolster its profits through selling rather than using its gas supply.

Methanex shutters operations to keep NZ's lights on – and make money

Gas deal means all the units at Huntly can operate.

Letters: Labour isn’t to blame for NZ's looming power crisis

OPINION: 'This power crisis has its genesis in Max Bradford’s power reforms.'

Genesis says demand for new power options exceeds supply

85 megawatts (MW) of Huntly firming options have been secured by a number of participants.

Letters: Study history to improve our education standards

OPINION: 'All New Zealand children should have access to music education.'

Market conditions may drive Manawa Energy earnings lower

Amid energy price concerns, company asks NZX to keep it on a trading halt.

Major energy users grapple with very high power prices

Some major energy users say ruinous prices are making them lose faith in the Government.

NZ's stretched power sector is facing big challenges, Electricity Authority warns

Wholesale electricity prices have risen sharply in the past month.

‘Just an estimate’: $9k shock gas bill dropped on family

Contact Energy told the customer the bill was due to their gas usage being underestimated.

Two workers on collapsed Transpower pylon had ‘no formal training’

Almost 100,000 people - and businesses - were left without power on June 20.

Letters: Attacks on the Treaty of Waitangi akin to domestic abuse

OPINION: 'There has been no equal partnership between Māori and Pākehā.'

Gas shortage

The energy industry is in deep distress, searching for a solution to a nationwide gas shortage.