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Meridian replaces 108-tonne transformer for power station
The transformer will help take NZ's biggest hydro station back towards maximum capacity.
'Excitement got the better of us': Meridian pulls billboard after town spelling gaffe
Unfortunately for Meridian, Waipukurau only has two ‘As’, not four.
Meridian's southern hydro lakes are filling fast
Meridian's southern hydro lakes are in better shape after a dose of rain.
Critics challenge power companies' reasons for high costs
Meridian denies the company is profiteering with the release of the annual report.
Meridian profit up, but a tough 2025 year looms
Meridian has lifted its earnings, but says dry conditions will make 2025 challenging.
Meridian says wind, rain taking pressure off hydro
Wind and rain might a drag for some, but help take pressure off strained power system.
Minister warns Electricity Authority will be ‘roadkill’ if energy prices not addressed
Shane Jones says it must use its powers to rein in energy generation companies' profits.
Transpower decision due soon on hydro lake levels
Transpower will soon decide if generators can use more water from their hydro dams.
Power squeeze prompts Tīwai Point to cut production again
NZAS agrees to curtail aluminium production at country’s biggest power user.
Earnings preview: NZ's big four power companies set to reveal all
Hydro lake levels and gas supply will feature in upcoming power company results.
Power problems: How high electricity prices hurt generation companies
Earnings could be impacted - and relief might be a while away.
Power prices double in three weeks; Government may intervene
Shane Jones says the Government is considering intervening to force lower prices.
Contact Energy pulls the plug on reconnection, disconnection fees
'A compassionate step that will make a tangible difference.'
How a $448 million wind farm was nearly blown off course
From multiple cyclones to Covid lockdowns and cement gone wrong.
Gas shortage has energy industry and exporters in ‘distress’ - analyst
Supply is at a record low and prices are at record highs.
'Unclear, unkind and unreasonable': Scrap disconnection fees for power debt says lobby group
Petition against hefty fees to be presented to Electricity Authority this week.
Tiwai Point to ramp down electricity usage to ease tight supply
Tightening gas supply and low lake levels have pushed wholesale power prices higher.
What's behind the latest power price spike?
NZ wholesale power prices are sharply higher this winter.
NZ's Harapaki wind farm up and running
The project was delivered inside its $448 million capital forecast.
Opinion: 'An emotional discussion' - We need to know the size of NZ's energy hardship problem
OPINION: No one likes the idea of a family struggling to pay their power bill.
Stock Takes: A new era for power utilities? And sharemarket winners and losers in Q2
Power generation goes from 'nothing-to-see here' to having quite a few moving parts.
Power bills pile on the pressure for households, small businesses
Most respondents in a new survey were worried about rising costs and network resilience.
S&P welcomes NZ power deal
The ratings agency says the 20-year power deal for Tiwai is a boon for generators.
How Tīwai Point aluminium smelter just became NZ’s biggest battery
After years of uncertainty, the Tīwai Point aluminium smelter's future has been assured.
‘Fantastic’: New deal extends Tiwai Point aluminium smelter's life by 20 years
Hundreds of jobs at massive plant secured under breakthrough deal.
Meridian's Hawke's Bay wind farm to open in July
Harapaki wind farm will ramp up production in time for the second half of winter.
Electric ferry on way for Fiordland's Lake Manapōuri
The ferry will transport Meridian staff and contractors to the power station.