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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
Elsewhere, Ukraine’s Odesa in the dark after huge network failure from damaged equipment.
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
PM Jacinda Ardern unveils Labour's energy policy that aims to have 100 per cent renewable electricity generation in New Zealand now by 2030. Video / Rotorua Daily Post
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.
Meridian CEO on losing its biggest customer: 'We will adapt'
Meridian's chief executive Neal Barclay says the company will adapt to Tiwai's closure.
Tiwai Point closure: What Transpower must spend to shift excess power north
Energy prices may fall but consumer power bills may also be affected by transmission cost.
Focus Live: Kris Faafoi on the government's response to petrol prices report
Focus Live: Kris Faafoi on the government's response to petrol prices report
Focus Live Earlier: Power gradually being restored across Northland after 2+ hour outage
Power is gradually being restored across Northland after 2+ hour outage.
Power surge: What happens if Rio Tinto pulls the plug on Tiwai?
What are the scenarios if Rio Tinto closes its Smelter at Tiwai Point?
Vector profit weighed down by HRV business impairment
Vector's net profit was hit by a non-cash impairment on its E-Co Products Group.
Focus Live: Commerce Commission delivers petrol pricing report
Focus Live: Commerce Commission delivers petrol pricing report
Christchurch gas explosion: Residents return to survey the damage
Gas contractor who worked on house fronts to police, residents return to check houses.
Christchurch gas blast: Miracle no lives lost
A house was destroyed and six people injured in a blast that was felt across the city.