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Where it all began: The origins of forestry, NZ’s third-largest export
Kaingaroa lies at the heart of New Zealand's forestry sector.
Winter price spike: Big power users had options, EA says
High power prices have been blamed for the closure of several mills.
Genesis gets more coal in for next winter
Genesis is ordering extra coal in anticipation of another challenging winter next year.
Nuclear energy stocks hit record highs on surging demand from AI
Financial Times: Amazon and Google deals to deploy reactors in sector’s revitalisation.
Google orders modular nuclear reactors for its data centres
Financial Times: The tech giant signs a deal with Kairos Power for seven plants.
'A lot of money': Meridian CEO on how dry spell, low gas supply cost it $200m
The Meridian chief executive told shareholders it had been a challenging time.
Wall St indexes slip with rates, Middle East in focus
Investors are keeping an eye on inflation data, and ongoing Middle East tensions.
Transpower gives green light for generators to use more water
Consumers could be paid to use less power if the situation deteriorates.
Methanex pressured to fill key government gas contract in the midst of supply squeeze
The Government's last-minute gas contract is another sign of deep trouble in the market.
Methanex shutters operations to keep NZ's lights on – and make money
Gas deal means all the units at Huntly can operate.
Electricity regulator steps in as Prime Energy defaults on payment to Manawa
The Electricity Authority is working with both companies on a 'managed resolution'.
NZ's stretched power sector is facing big challenges, Electricity Authority warns
Wholesale electricity prices have risen sharply in the past month.
Matthew Hooton: NZ must mine its way out of economic ruin
OPINION: New Zealand has put itself on a path to bankruptcy since 2008.
How electric car batteries might aid the grid (and win over drivers)
New York Times: New technology could turn those pricey devices into an asset.
Kiwi music stars fight against gold mine plan beneath conservation land
It could be among the first such projects approved under Govt bill.
Power crisis averted, but a sign of things to come?
Businesses and individuals managed to avoid a blackout - this time.
No staff equals cheaper petrol? ComCom says yes
Watchdog weighs in on pressures it says are needed to get petrol prices down.