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Mercury to expand Southland wind farm after smelter deal

The stage-two expansion will add 36 turbines and generate 155 megawatts (MW).

Inside Economics: Lower petrol prices as oil slumps and RBNZ’s Budget headache

It's two steps forward, one step back, as Liam Dann looks at forces driving inflation.

Powering up homes that are well off the national grid

Tama Toki's mission is to transform energy production throughout New Zealand.

Why Lodestone Energy chose Forsyth Barr, Barrenjoey over Jarden

Solar energy firm Lodestar chose Forsyth Barr and Barranjoey for their global reach.

Taupō's Andrea Blair recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

The geothermal industry trailblazer has been made an Officer of the NZ Order of Merit.

‘Fantastic’: New deal extends Tiwai Point aluminium smelter's life by 20 years

Hundreds of jobs at massive plant secured under breakthrough deal.

Stocks sink as bond sell-off fuels jitters

Financial Times: Low demand for new Treasury auctions prompts retreat in major indices.

Global demand for electricity soars with rise of AI and EVs - who will pay?

EVs and AI are putting huge demands on the power supply. What does it mean for investors?

National power grid emergency further extended

The coldest spot this morning was in the central North Island.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Labour’s decisions still affect us negatively

OPINION: What happens next is the fault of the last Government.

Claire Trevett: The blame games and politics of a winter power crisis

No government likes to waste a crisis - even a two-hour-long one.

Editorial: Energy crisis - Will Kiwis be able to heat their homes this winter?

OPINION: As we head into winter, how will New Zealand's energy grid cope?

'Third-world stuff': Energy minister praises chilly Kiwis' restraint amid grid crisis

The country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.

Editorial: NZ needs a sensible approach to ensure continuous power supply

OPINION: Hydro and wind power are all good until it doesn't rain or blow a gale.

Genesis to resume coal buying as gas shortage looms

Genesis Energy expects to be buying coal again by the end of the year.

Salt, sake and steam as giant geothermal power station cranks up

The turbine's opening ceremony involved traditional Japanese and Māori elements.