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What Contact's growth plan will mean for future dividends

Contact Energy has outlined its plans for a capital raised to build new plant near Taupō.

Genesis to put coal fired power generation on standby

Genesis will bring one of its coal-fired units out of storage due to low lake levels.

Contact Energy to raise $400m to build geothermal station

Contact Energy said it plans to raise $400m to build a new power station near Taupō.

Government 'left blind' on Tiwai Point

Minister commissions clean-up study, casting doubt on Rio Tinto's own assessments.

Parts of energy sector back Climate Change Commission plan

Sector has largely shown support for plan to decarbonise economy and slash emissions.

Trustpower puts focus in new generation

Trustpower says its retail business a success, but its focus is its generation business.

The winners and losers from Rio Tinto's call on Tiwai

Broker takes another look at the energy sector after Rio Tinto opts to keep Tiwai open.

Tiwai fallout: What the deal means for power prices, politicians and investors?

Few questions hang over New Zealand's economy quite like Tiwai Point's future.

Luke Blincoe: Why Meridian's clean power claim comes up dirty

Opinion: 'Maybe it's time for some self-reflection on your summer break?'

Energy Minister to probe 'lack of competitive pressure' in electricity market

Minister to examine tools amid calls for structural changes in electricity market.

Mary Holm: Is it better to be in the real estate market - or on the sidelines?

A young couple tired of house hunting may be happier taking a breather for a while.

Aussie power play could see Trustpower unshackled

Trustpower could end up benefiting if Infratil departs from its share register.

Liam Dann: $5.4b for Infratil? Tell them they're dreamin'

The big Aussie bid for Infratil is opportunistic and undervalued and should be rejected.

Market close: NZ stocks a stone's throw away from record

NZ shares ended firmly, driven mostly by a strong performance from Meridian.

Neal Barclay: The promise of hydrogen power could be greater than we think

Opinion: Looking closer at the opportunity at Tiwai Pt stacks the case more in favour.

Working from home - what's your carbon footprint?

While it might mean fewer meetings and less travelling - is it as virtuous as we think?