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Meridian and Nova Energy have finalised a joint venture for a solar farm near Taupo - set to be one of the largest in New Zealand

30 August 2025

Meridian and Nova Energy have finalised a joint venture for a solar farm near Taupo - set to be one of the largest in New Zealand

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The climate case for planting trees has been overhyped — but it’s not too late to fix it
	29 Aug: Reforestation can contribute significantly to tackling climate change, but research found its global potential is only a fraction of what’s been claimed.... more

State Highway 7 between Springs Junction and Lewis Pass has reopened after snow caused its closure earlier this morning
	29 Aug: State Highway 7 between Springs Junction and Lewis Pass has reopened after snow caused its closure earlier this morning... more

Geonet is reporting a minor, short-lived eruption at Whakaari/White Island
	28 Aug: Geonet is reporting a minor, short-lived eruption at Whakaari/White Island... more

Parts of the country are taking a battering from wind today..
	28 Aug: Parts of the country are taking a battering from wind today..... more

Climate change and extreme weather events are driving up the price of house insurance
	27 Aug: Climate change and extreme weather events are driving up the price of house insurance... more

Marshall Islands 'in shock' after devastating fire destroys parliament building
	26 Aug: Fire crews were unable to save the building despite an hours-long effort to stop the blaze.... more

The first firefighters to enter the fatal Loafers Lodge hostel blaze have described their narrow escape from the building shortly before a deadly flashover happened
	26 Aug: The first firefighters to enter the fatal Loafers Lodge hostel blaze have described their narrow escape from the building shortly before a deadly flashover happened... more

New Zealand's first ever potato ice cream is now available from the shelves
	26 Aug: New Zealand's first ever potato ice cream is now available from the shelves... more

Data that is stored and not used has a carbon footprint. How companies can manage dark data better
	25 Aug: Stored data contributes to greenhouse gas emissions by needing power for servers and cooling systems.... more

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Meridian and Nova Energy have finalised a joint venture for a solar farm near Taupo - set to be one of the largest in New Zealand More...

Today's News

Rugby:
The timeline for a trio of injured Black Ferns to return at the Rugby World Cup in England remains unclear 9:57

Entertainment:
Henry Winkler thought his "life [was] over" when Ron Howard quit Happy Days 9:46

Business:
Meridian and Nova Energy have finalised a joint venture for a solar farm near Taupo - set to be one of the largest in New Zealand 9:27

Entertainment:
George Clooney is said to have been forced to scale back his commitments at the Venice Film Festival after falling ill on the opening day 9:16

Entertainment:
Emma Heming Willis made the "hardest decision" by moving her husband Bruce Willis into a separate home 8:46

Politics:
The Electoral Commission's gearing up for an increase in voting this weekend, in the Tamaki Makaurau by-election 8:17

Entertainment:
Travis Kelce's mother has publicly shown her support for his engagement to Taylor Swift 8:16

Rugby League:
The Roosters have spoiled Storm mentor Craig Bellamy's 600th NRL game as head coach with a shock 40-10 win in Melbourne 8:07

International:
Vladimir Putin says he wants peace, but on the front lines in Ukraine there's a different, 'terrifying' reality 7:57

Rugby League:
Warriors coach Andrew Webster has called out his side's lack of concentration after a 26-22 defeat by the Eels at Mt Smart 7:57

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