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The electricity lines company breached its own quality standards.
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The Government will hike fees and cut rebates as the EV policy is too successful.
Climate targets rely too much on forestry, Govt watchdog says
Climate Change Commission says more needs to be done to meet emissions targets.
Power play: NZ wind energy gears up as investment builds
What's in the wind energy pipeline and who's behind the developments.
Gas leak in Auckland’s Mt Wellington disrupts traffic
Fire and Emergency NZ was at the scene about 4.30pm; Marua Rd is closed.
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Power outages affect large parts of West Auckland
Bethells Beach, Henderson Valley, parts of Swanson and parts of Piha are affected.
Esk River hydro stations still out of action
Remote Esk River power stations were knocked out by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Redclyffe: Will it stay or will it go?
The Redclyffe station was one of 12 that had been earmarked for resilience work.
RMA war heads towards final battle
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Silver lining for Genesis Energy from bad weather
Genesis Energy expects to report a record annual profit due to high rainfall.
Evacuations and no power: The fate of 1000 retirement village residents during cyclone
"Mobile generators were a godsend. In our new villages, we’re building generators."
Genesis completes biomass trial for Huntly
Huntly is looking at alternative fuel options for its coal and gas-burning power station.
Some power charges could go up in Northland
Lines companies are signalling an increase in charges this year.
'Challenging' and 'difficult' situation as Far North residents forced offline
The outages impacted 111 calls and banking and Eftpos services around the district.
Contact sees earnings jump after 'tough' first half
Contact Energy had a tough first half but sees an earnings jump in 2025.
Solar site to power 10,000 homes
Genesis and FRV Australia have secured the site on the Canterbury plains.
Dozens of soldiers freed in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap
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Lights out: Cyclone Hale knocks down 100yo tree in west Auckland, residents without power
Power has been out on St Georges Rd and Ahiriri Ave after a tree fall yesterday.
Russia hits key infrastructure after missile strikes across Ukraine
Biggest wave of strikes in weeks have damaged power stations, critical infrastructure.
ComCom zaps Vector sale and leaseback plan
Higher prices without service or infrastructure upgrades not good enough, watchdog says.
Car crashes into power pole in North Shore
Both car and power pole were extensively damaged.
Putin’s ‘energy weapon’ will kill more in Europe this winter than have died in the war
New analysis concludes current cost of energy will likely lead to an extra 147,000 deaths.
Matthew Birchall: We can’t be naive about the risks to infrastructure
Success means getting projects done well.
Local Focus: You're being laser-scanned from above
Unison Networks is laser-scanning its network in Rotorua, Taupō and Hawke's Bay.
Genesis Energy defends its transfer pricing policy after EA ruling
The power generator and retailer says it has welcomed disclosure policy.
Opinion: Blackout no case for electricity reform
OPINION: There is no need for ministerial intervention in a system that is working.
Days after blackouts, Genesis 'signals intent' to develop solar
Energy company says it is actively discussing a joint venture for North Island solar.
Flat trading as investors await reporting season, OCR decision
The NZ sharemarket closed slightly down.
Power cuts: Mercury, Genesis offering credit
Those who went without electricity have a legal right to compensation.
Government walks back attack on Genesis
Megan Woods had said gentailers made 'commercial decisions' before power outage.
Focus Live: Jacinda Ardern unveils energy policy
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The 622 megawatt question overhanging the generation game
The closure of the Tiwai Point smelter will usher in a new era for NZ's power generators.
Revealed: How far Meridian was prepared to go to keep its biggest customer
"We felt that it was a pretty compelling package," Meridian CEO says.