Energy

Both sides have warned of the risks of an accident at the plant, which is Europe's largest.

Funding for 16 solar power projects for papakāinga will see power bills drop by as much as half, the government says.

The European Union is drafting emergency plans to intervene in its energy market as pressure grows from member states to put a lid on surging electricity prices.

The Market Security Options is a form of insurance aimed at smoothing out price shocks and volatility, and helping to manage the transition between thermal and renewable power.

Contact Energy is ruling out any major changes to its management of Lake Dunstan following news the Otago Regional Council will review parts of electricity giant's consent to operate Clyde Dam.

Westland Milk Products says it has cut coal consumption at its Hokitika plant by 20 percent in the 2021-2022 season compared to the previous year.

The higher cost of gas has led to a reduced full-year profit for the electricity and gas distributor.

Meridian Energy has posted a steady full-year underlying profit although its headline number was swelled by the gains from an asset sale.

The Electricity Authority has put a temporary block on big low-price power deals to stop consumers unfairly paying the cost.

Several heavy downpours over the past month have helped to fill hydro lakes close to their brim.

The company that wants to mine the south Taranaki seabed is selling out to a foreign partner, while continuing the battle to win permission for the underwater prospecting.

Iran has the technical capability to produce an atomic bomb but has no intention of doing so, according to the head of the country's atomic energy organisation.