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Environmental Protection Authority comments on Waikato incinerator proposal

The waste-to-energy plant was first put on the cards for Te Awamutu in 2021.

Government to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals Bill

Submitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.

Australasia's first zero-emission green hydrogen refuelling network

Green hydrogen company Hiringa Energy has launched Australasia's first zero-emission green hydrogen refuelling network, Hiringa Refuelling New Zealand. Video / Hiringa

Genesis' $104m solar project will power 13,000 homes

Genesis Energy marks start of $104m solar power project.

Genesis boss warns NZ's gas production is falling quickly but demand not

Genesis Energy says gas production is falling at a faster rate than forecasts.

'Risky': Two businesses on fast-track list donated to National

Labour is warning against allowing three MPs the right to fast-track infrastructure.

One thing households could do to save $1000-plus on power bills

Also under scrutiny are the creaky state of Kiwi appliances and our ageing vehicle fleet.

Focus: Solar is cheaper than ever so why aren’t more Kiwis getting on board?

The cost of solar’s getting more affordable with the price of panels and batteries significantly down on a year ago. Video / Ben Dickens / Corey Fleming / Chereè Kinnear

Government introduces new bill to speed up major projects

Christopher Luxon faces questions about a key minister, as end of 100-day plan nears.

Delays to two huge Hawke's Bay solar farm projects, but developers say bright future ahead

A solar farm in Central Hawke's Bay and one near Hawke's Bay Airport both face delays.

Why a ban on energy drinks won't be enough to protect children

The buzz around energy drinks isn't dying down. And it's not just because of the caffeine.

Trio arrested as Christchurch powerline thefts, tampering continue

A third person is facing charges over powerline tampering in Christchurch.

Genesis' first-half profit slides, but no price hikes planned

Lower rainfall and a major outage helped drive Genesis Energy's profit down sharply.

Higher power bills coming: Mercury increases prices, first-half profit falls

Mercury has warned of higher prices as it faces higher costs.

Waikato Warehouse stores make switch to solar power

The Warehouse is using a quarter of the power produced by the solar farm.

Big jump in NZ companies disclosing climate-related risks

Numbers double.