Vector says the "electrification" of everything from cars to public transport to heating is happening at a rapid clip - at the same time as utilities are switching to renewables and more complicated distribution. Photo / 123RF
Vector-Amazon partnership: A million power meters run on ‘Diverge’, platform could be sold to world
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Mini-Budget 2023: Finance Minister Nicola Willis unveils $7.4 billion in cuts and savings as Treasury releases Hyefu
Finance Minister Nicola Willis arriving with Treasury Secretary Dr Caralee McLiesh and officials for the Hyefu lock-up at Parliament. Photo / Mark Mitchell
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Napier-Wairoa rail line: Is it worth rebuilding after Cyclone Gabrielle damage?
The future of the Napier to Wairoa railway line, wrecked by Cyclone Gabrielle, is in jeopardy. Photo / Warren Buckland
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Piped gas network heading for ‘death spiral’ when prices rise, report warns
Almost 300,000 homes use gas from fossil fuel fields for heating, hot water or cooktops. Photo / 123RF
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World’s biggest cruise ship Icon of the Seas: Ever-growing ships add to climate concerns
At over 250,000 Gross tonnage, Icon of the Seas is the world's largest cruise ship. Photo / Supplied, Royal Caribbean
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Climate change: Mike Smith wins right to sue polluters including Fonterra, Z, Genesis Energy
Iwi leader Mike Smith wants the group to either stop polluting, or start bringing emissions down quickly. Photo / File
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Big jump in New Zealand companies disclosing climate-related risks
About 40 per cent of NZX companies are disclosing climate-related risks in their financial statements. Photo / 123RF
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Milford Sound over-tourism master plan: Will new ministers push back on feasibility report proposals?
The famous Mitre Peak rising from the Milford Sound fiord in Fiordland National Park. A tourism master plan feasibility report for the area is soon to go to a ministerial advisory board and then Cabinet for consideration.
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Forestry ETS costs: Government announces independent review
Forestry Minister Todd McClay says owners have complained of 'excessive costs'.
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Government MPs accidentally cut proposed taxes for hybrid cars in vote for wrong amendment
Transport Minister Simeon Brown told the Herald he was aware of the report. Photo / Mark Mitchell
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