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Meridian says South Island hydro levels now at above-average levels

South Island lakes are looking healthier after sinking to seriously low levels last month.

How national security has transformed economic policy

Financial Times: Spy fears and dual-use technologies have eclipsed free market orthodoxy.

Genesis Energy to start hot water trials over next 12 months

Genesis is to start trials aimed at reducing power bills and helping the power grid.

Meridian's southern hydro lakes are filling fast

Meridian's southern hydro lakes are in better shape after a dose of rain.

Energy crisis: What will it take to fix the system?

What this month's power price spike says about NZ's electricity sector.

Stock Takes: Aussies snap up $2b stake in NZ power line company

Australia’s second-largest pension fund will take up majority ownership of Powerco.

Critics challenge power companies' reasons for high costs

Meridian denies the company is profiteering with the release of the annual report.

Mercury, Winstone Pulp in war of words over power price claims

Mercury has contested forest products company Winstone's claims about high power prices.

Inside Economics: Goodbye inflation, hello deflation (already?)

OPINION: And what does 'soft landing' actually mean? Liam Dann asks.

High energy prices threaten 230 jobs at Winstone Pulp International

If the plan goes ahead 230 people would lose their jobs.

Transpower decision due soon on hydro lake levels

Transpower will soon decide if generators can use more water from their hydro dams.

Poor hydro levels weigh on Mercury’s 2025 earnings outlook

Power company Mercury NZ says pressure on the electricity system will remain.

Power squeeze prompts Tīwai Point to cut production again

NZAS agrees to curtail aluminium production at country’s biggest power user.

Contact reports increased earnings, Freightways takes 5.8% hit to net profit

Hydro volatility a major factor for Contact, Freightways hopes it has turned a corner.

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.

Contact to go ahead with airport solar farm

Company pushes 'go' on $271 million solar project at Christchurch Airport.

Editorial: NZ's electricity sector needs mates

OPINION: The solution to New Zealand's power supply problems is not simple.

Methanex gas deal a sign of tough times for New Zealand industry

Methanol maker will bolster its profits through selling rather than using its gas supply.