Govt targets power line companies as spending forecast hits $32 billion
The Government has begun consulting on a potential crackdown on the nation’s lines companies amid a rise in…
Vector revenue rises 12% to $1b as Auckland network investment hits record $512m
The company said this reflected the first full year of the Commerce Commission’s electricity distribution pricing reset, which…
Meridian’s 110MW Morrinsville solar farm could start construction in 2028
The 134ha site is 2km east of Morrinsville and 600m south of the Piako substation, where the solar…
Genesis Energy’s 436ha Foxton solar farm gets fast-track approval
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A Man Launched His Dream Career After Gaining Confidence in the Gym
For his 30th birthday, Dustin Chaveleh wanted to get in the best shape of his life. Late last…
Probiotics may help protect against sarcopenia in older adults
Researchers used three approaches to study whether probiotics could help prevent sarcopenia (age-related loss of muscle mass, strength…
Oman says oil spill from stricken tanker has reached its coast | Environment News
Up to 40km of coastline affected by oil pollution, Omani Environment Authority says. Published On 13 Aug 202613…
Europe heat and drought disrupt nuclear power plants
A view of the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant as low flow rate of the Danube River has raised…
Energy Minister Simeon Brown puts heat on electricity companies to cut power costs in line with big falls in forward prices
Earlier this year, Meridian gained approval to access contingent water storage in Lake Pūkaki, which has also put…
Two power companies dominate Powerswitch-initiated changes
Kiwis searching for savings on their power bills are increasingly switching to two electricity retailers, according to the…
Thorne claims first NSF Certified for Sport milestone for prenatal with bioactive folate
The company said the certification adds banned substance screening to its existing quality assurance program while leaving the…
Hundreds of schools to get solar panels in $30m pilot programme
“This is a smart, practical investment in both our schools and New Zealand’s future.” Solar panels will be…