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Power Play: A new hope for renewable electricity

In the second instalment of our latest Who Benefits series, we delve into the direct connection between the electricity industry, politicians and government officials

Newsroom.co.nz

Power play: How energy-rich NZ became so expensive for electricity

In the latest of our series examining who shaped major policies and who benefited, we turn to the reforms in the electricity industry

Newsroom.co.nz

PowerA now wants in on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 with a specialist new controller, and it'll work on Xbox, too

PowerA has shown off a first look at a new controller in partnership with Meridian GMT. You won't be playing Call of Duty on this, but if you're into Microsoft Flight Simulator, you'll want to take a look.

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Power firms to fund LNG port through user pays – but effect is the same for consumers

Analysis: Major industrial power users say confirmation of a $1b-plus LNG terminal will help them stay in the country; the jury is out on whether is will help electricity companies and residential consumers. Jonathan Milne reports.

Newsroom.co.nz

I played the MindsEye mission about the alleged game saboteurs, and it sucks so bad

The mission is dull and witless, and the promised "evidence" of sabotage against developer Build a Rocket Boy utterly fails to materialize.

PC Gamer

De Brabantse Pijl Women: Breakthrough for Célia Gery as Frenchwoman clinches first pro win in small group sprint

20-year-old racer finishes narrowly ahead of Mischa Bredewold

Cycling News

The 10 best Stargate SG-1 episodes, ranked

Chevron seven, locked!

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Range Rover plug-in review: A magisterial hybrid SUV

The Range Rover is an impeccable luxury SUV that becomes even more compelling in able plug-in hybrid guise

The Independent UK

‘There’s Two Sunroofs’: Canadian Dealership Worker Breaks Down Why You Should Get The Kia EV9

Two sunroofs, tri-directional brake lights and backseat USB-C ports on both sides are just a few of the luxury features.

InsideEVs

A less-known way that keeping hold of the gentailers can bring down power prices

Analysis: Asset sales are going to be a key feature of the next election, and Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has made no bones about offloading the last 49 percent of gentailers Genesis, Mercury and Meridian, writes Edward Miller.

Newsroom.co.nz

Don’t expect rooftop solar to power NZ’s future, says new Meridian boss

Forecasts diverge on the price of electricity in the next few years – and that's critically important to whether it becomes cost-effective for Kiwi households to install solar panels to sell back to the grid.

Newsroom.co.nz

All weapons in Splitgate 2

Gear up.

Dot Esports

The real reason Meridian shut down its grand green hydrogen project

The incoming chief executive of big hydro generator Meridian has disclosed for the first time why the gentailer canned its multi-billion dollar plan to build a green hydrogen production plant in Southland. Successive governments have championed hydrogen as a key energy in decarbonising heavy vehicles, ships and planes. After the…

Newsroom.co.nz

5 amazing tech reviews of the week: LG's latest OLED TV is the best you can buy and Xiaomi's seriously powerful new phone

Reviews Recap: from the vivid, super-smart LG C5 TV to an eye-wateringly pricey wireless speaker.

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I tested Meridian’s super-smart wireless speaker for a month – here’s my verdict on whether it’s worth that high price tag

This clear and detailed hi-res wireless speaker can't quite pull off the impeccable audio reproduction its price requires.

Tom’s Guide

I just tested this UFO-like speaker that costs $3,000 — and it's worth every penny

Meridian’s Ellipse sounds incredible and looks great, but it’s missing some features for smart home users.

The Guardian - US

‘Back injuries’ and ‘a tripping hazard’: New Orleans officials still resisting anti-ramming barriers after deadly vehicle attack

Unearthed emails detail concerns about injuries and work duties in utilizing devices that might have prevented New Year’s terrorist attack

The Guardian - US

New Orleans Mardi Gras parades to be shielded by barriers, says manufacturer

City had not deployed mobile 700lb steel barriers on night of deadly Bourbon Street truck attack

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Meridian Ellipse review: all-in-one treat comes with a big price surprise

Meridian's first-ever wireless speaker is a small-scale success –but it costs a bomb

The Guardian - US

New Orleans offered plan to protect Mardi Gras and landmarks with barriers

Mayor’s office and police won’t comment on whether city will adopt plans to use 700lb steel barriers

The Guardian - US

New Orleans attack would’ve had ‘completely different outcome’ if steel barriers had been used, inventor says

Peter Whitford says Archer barriers, which the city had stored away, have record of stopping vehicle rammings

International Business Times

EXCLUSIVE: Movement Labs Co-Founder On Move Partners' Fresh Funding, Pushing Boundaries In Blockchain

Movement Labs announced that its key partners have secured $13.2 million in seed funding through the Move Collective program, which is part of its efforts to advance Move-based technologies for an innovative, highly-scalable, and secure blockchain-powered future.

The Guardian - UK

Simon Albury obituary

Producer and director who became a champion of the TV industry, founding the Campaign for Broadcasting Equality

The Canberra Times

ACT Greens appoint new party director two months from election

Long-serving community sector CEO will join the ACT Greens.

Evening Standard

Best men’s body hair groomer to perfect your manscaping

Whether you prefer it short or long, a body hair trimmer is a useful tool to tame your mane

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