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Meridian profit jumps on increased generation
Meridian Energy's underlying earnings rose 29 per cent in the year to June 30 to $251.9 million, reflecting a 13 per cent increase in total energy generation.
<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Net needs to go on a diet, say power-savers
Pressure on electricity supplies will grow unless a way is found to control telecommunications' energy appetite.
Iwi wants a slice of infrastructure action
Mark Solomon and Ngai Tahu have embraced the notion of investing in SOEs, writes Graeme Hunt.
Efficiency at the flick of a switch
Many countries are moving ahead with smart-grid technology, but New Zealand is lagging a little way behind.
Doorstep dump compo claim rejected
A Wellington landlord incensed by a meter reader who defecated in a bag and left it on his doorstep has had his compensation claim knocked back from $200kto $800.
Unstoppable march of the giant pylons
When Beverley Hamilton married her husband Sean 24 years ago, she fell in love with her new home too. Now, her dream has been shattered.
Cattle electrocutions anger farmer
A farmer wants TrustPower to check its lines after eight cows died when a 33kV line dropped on his farm.