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$5m Windflow expansion

<i>Chris Baker</i>: Clean technology the only alternative to coal mining

There's about 1 trillion tonnes of easy-access coal available.

Brownlee hails approval for geothermal station

<i>Jeanette Fitzsimons:</i> Keep coal in the hole, or green efforts will remain futile

Meridian loses 5000 customers as battle for power users rages on

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.

Clever, green and among world's best

An eco-friendly NZ holiday house has been named in the world's top 15 for its unique design.

NZOG won't rule out more cash for Pike River

<i>Gwynne Dyer</i>: 'Green tsunami' gathers force in South America

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.

Manaia oil tests may take six months

Oil giant's exit deals blow to NZ hopes

Exxon Mobil abandons Great South Basin

NZ-made product helps diesel trucks to clear the air

Mighty River looks for increase

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.