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Meridian Energy Limited and New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Limited (NZAS) have reached a new agreement that will see NZAS provide an additional 20MW per hour of demand response. This move is in addition to the previous demand response option exercised by Meridian on 21 July 2024. The agreement means

Christopher Luxon has made significant gains in the latest 1News Verian poll, with his support as the preferred prime minister rising by 5% to reach 28%. This marks Luxon’s most significant lift since assuming leadership. The poll, conducted between August 10 and 14, surveyed 1,001 eligible voters a

GroundswellNZ say, Mark Cameron’s latest bill could be the key to ending what many see as excessive regulations imposed by councils under the guise of addressing climate change. This bill, if passed, would amend the Resource Management Act to prevent councils from considering climate change when cra

The New Zealand Government has unveiled a new $1.3 billion Road Policing Investment Programme (RPIP) for 2024-2027, with a strong focus on targeting drunk and drugged drivers. Announced by Transport Minister Simeon Brown, the plan aims to significantly enhance road safety by increasing enforcement e

A body has been found following the capsizing of a vessel near Jacks Bay Bar earlier today. Emergency services were alerted around 10:40 am, prompting an immediate search for one person believed to be missing in the water. The search involved aerial assistance from a helicopter, as well as water-bas

Associate Education Minister David Seymour has announced that the Charter Schools Agency (CSA) has received 78 applications, either to establish new charter schools or convert existing state schools into charter schools. “This shows the demand from educators to free themselves from the shackles of t

The restoration of the historic Tūātapere Railway Station in Southland is moving forward, marking another milestone in the project. Originally established in 1909 as the end point of a railway route from Invercargill, the station lost its purpose following the line’s closure in 1976. However, the Tū

Winton Police are appealing for information following significant damage to power structures in the area early Wednesday morning. Authorities believe the damage occurred between midnight and 12:30am, with further damage discovered later that night. The incidents were reported at multiple locations,