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<i>Chris Baker</i>: Clean technology the only alternative to coal mining
There's about 1 trillion tonnes of easy-access coal available.
Green light for Contact's Taupo geothermal plans
Plans to build New Zealand's biggest geothermal power station are a step closer to reality, with Contact winning draft approval for its 250 megawatt Tauhara station.
<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Personal transit fans see savings down the line
Backers say innovative system would be cheaper than rail for Auckland.
Increased GST rate applied to September bills
Hundreds of thousands of households have been charged the higher rate of GST for goods supplied before the GST rise took place.
Home has power to generate cash
A $840,000 Whangaparaoa house is selling electricity back to the national grid, generating $127.75 in its first two months.
<i>Gill South</i>: Avoiding the perils of Electric Avenue
Gill South visits a dowsing consultant who alerts her to the unhealthy appliances in her home.
<i>Brian Fallow</i>: Decision will have impact on consumers
The Commerce Commission has a big call to make by the end of the year.
Survey: NZ's top power companies revealed
Small power companies outperform bigger players when it comes to customer service, according to a Consumer NZ survey.
Wild weather continues
Wild weather is continuing to cause disruption across NZ, closing roads and causing power cuts.
Squalls just the lull before 'furore'
Raging squalls shook houses and cut power to thousands yesterday in what forecasters called a 'lull' in the storm ravaging NZ.
Storm cuts power to North Island homes
Hundreds of North Island homes have been hit by power cuts as high winds continue to lash regions still reeling from the weekend's storm.
Success: Crisis fails to snuff out bright idea
Energy-saving lightbulb maker survived tough times thanks to keeping a close eye on cashflow.