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Contact Energy earnings lift by $107m

Contact lifted its earnings by 24 per cent and wants NZ's thermal assets to consolidate.

Lake Onslow project 'kneecapping' a solution to power problem

The Government's plans for energy may be contributing to the problems seen on Monday.

Focus: Energy Minister gives updates on power outage

Energy Minister Megan Woods is asked for any updates on Monday night's power outage. Video / Mark Mitchell

Power cuts: Mercury, Genesis offering credit

Those who went without electricity have a legal right to compensation.

Power outages: No time 'to turn Huntly turbines on', former Genesis boss says

Talks need to start about encouraging long term investment in the country's power sector.

Audrey Young: Was this Ardern's worst day this term?

Jacinda Ardern's first instinct was damage control to get ahead of public outrage.

Live: Govt blames power companies' 'commercial decisions' for outages

Not acceptable for Kiwis to be without power on coldest night of year: Woods.

Energy Minister rules out subsidy to keep Refining NZ going

Refinery shareholders vote for proposed import-only fuel terminal.

Energy Minister to seek advice about splitting powers from Electricity Authority

Woods' response to disgruntled retailer hinted regulatory split could be considered.

Climate change: NZ imported more than million tonnes of 'dirty' coal

Coal imports from Indonesia in 2020 was 1.084 million tonnes, just over one billion kg.

'Sustainable, resilient': $44 million renewable energy plan for Christchurch Hospital

Two new biomass boilers have been installed to replace the current coal-fired boilers.

Green hydrogen: NZ scientists edge closer to climate-friendly fuel

Major project to make green hydrogen part of NZ's clean energy future gets a $9m boost.

Mercury to buy Trustpower's retail business for $441m

The transaction depends on several conditions including Commerce Commission approval.

Local Focus: Is geothermal really green energy?

One geothermal station is almost as bad as burning gas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Nuclear fusion start-up backed by Bezos to build first reactor

General Fusion's demonstration plant will cost US$400m.

Pain returns to the pump: Petrol prices hit highest level since March 2020

Kiwis will face more pain at the pump.