Genesis cuts earnings forecast as Kupe well disappoints
Genesis' gas well in the Kupe field, KS-9, came up short.
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Electricity prices, Wynyard ferry and Aurora lights | Focus Morning Bulletin May 13, 2024
Consumers urged to ensure they’re getting the best deal on electricity, how a new ferry could save Wynyard Quarter and your chance to catch a glimpse of the aurora lights this week
Queues of cars at vantage point for Kiwis keen to catch last glimpse of aurora
One Wellingtonian described the situation as 'complete chaos'.
Consumers urged to ensure they’re getting the best deal on electricity
The latest stats show electricity prices have been rising more slowly than incomes.
'Complete chaos': Hundreds of cars jam Wellington's south coast, where to see the aurora
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National power grid emergency further extended
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Heather du Plessis-Allan: Labour’s decisions still affect us negatively
OPINION: What happens next is the fault of the last Government.
Editorial: Energy crisis - Will Kiwis be able to heat their homes this winter?
OPINION: As we head into winter, how will New Zealand's energy grid cope?
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No government likes to waste a crisis - even a two-hour-long one.
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Businesses and individuals managed to avoid a blackout - this time.
Editorial: NZ needs a sensible approach to ensure continuous power supply
OPINION: Hydro and wind power are all good until it doesn't rain or blow a gale.
Iwi leaders meet with ministers over oil and gas exploration
'We need to make sure our rights and interests are protected.'
Genesis to resume coal buying as gas shortage looms
Genesis Energy expects to be buying coal again by the end of the year.
Salt, sake and steam as giant geothermal power station cranks up
The turbine's opening ceremony involved traditional Japanese and Māori elements.
Project Kea can buy Canterbury land for giant rubbish recycling plant
Two ministers signed off on the land deal for the project, opposed by some locals.
Government to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals Bill
Submitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.
One thing households could do to save $1000-plus on power bills
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Transpower warns of supply risk, despite last week’s deluge
The summer-autumn period this year has been relatively dry.
Christchurch firm raising $70m for new home battery - half the price of Tesla’s Powerwall
Manufacture could be just 18 months away, if across the Tasman.
Mercury avoids $1.5m in fines after ‘steam hammer’ event
Mercury has committed to improving worker safety after an incident at Rotokawa.
Households using gas, petrol could save thousands by going electric
According to a report, electric appliances and vehicles are now economically favourable.
Delays to two huge Hawke's Bay solar farm projects, but developers say bright future ahead
A solar farm in Central Hawke's Bay and one near Hawke's Bay Airport both face delays.
25 homes still without power, helicopter crew repairing damaged lines
'The lines have been brought down in a remote area where access is challenging.'
Trio arrested as Christchurch powerline thefts, tampering continue
A third person is facing charges over powerline tampering in Christchurch.
The Lines Company told to clean its act up
Company told to do better after 'concerning' power outages.
Genesis' first-half profit slides, but no price hikes planned
Lower rainfall and a major outage helped drive Genesis Energy's profit down sharply.