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'They were very cold': Transpower leaves Northland businesses in dark over compo
Transpower has decided not to be proactive in any compensation or help for Northland.
Letters: Power companies switch common decency for profit
OPINION: 'Is this a society that we can be proud of?'
National power grid emergency further extended
The coldest spot this morning was in the central North Island.
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?
Electricity from huge Kaitāia solar farm now powering the country
It is New Zealand's largest solar farm.
No power in some households, high prices in others
Our most vulnerable and cash-strapped NZers are paying around 15 per cent more for power.
Transpower warns of potentially tight winter power supply
Transpower was forced to call five separate 'grid emergencies' during 2021 and 2022.
Transpower fined after power failure to 34,000 homes
Power cut to 34,000 homes came on coldest night with highest-ever demand for electricity.
Explained: In the dark - why do power cuts keep hitting New Zealand?
Infrastructure, the natural environment and market dynamics all contribute to the problem.
Anna Kominik: Shining a light on electricity prices
OPINION: Electricity Retailers Association explains price changes from April 1.
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.
Is Meridian generating 'super profits'?
Industry group claims 'accelerating super profits' at New Zealand's largest generator.
Transpower focus of urgent probe into blackout
Grid operator comms blunder meant homes in dark when there was enough power.
Live: Govt blames power companies' 'commercial decisions' for outages
Not acceptable for Kiwis to be without power on coldest night of year: Woods.
Hamish Rutherford: Why Energy Minister Megan Woods should be worried
COMMENT: Energy Minister's letters reveal how under strain our energy sector has been.
Electric Kiwi blames 'perverse' wholesale market for Aussie focus
Electricity retailer attacks regulator and warns Government it is focusing on Australia.
'Are prices too high?' Energy Minister Megan Woods puts market on notice
Megan Woods questions state of electricity prices amid hydro and gas shortage.
Meridian Energy on the future of NZ's $7b clean, green electricity
Opinion: 'We are not perfect, and we make the odd slip up.'
Luke Blincoe: Why Meridian's clean power claim comes up dirty
Opinion: 'Maybe it's time for some self-reflection on your summer break?'
Energy war: 69,000 customers switch providers. Here's the winners and losers
Data shows where customers are taking their money.
Rio says 'no current plans' to reopen Tiwai potline
Speculation that potline closed during Covid-19 lockdown could be opened in September.
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?
Electricity spot price probe: Fonterra can't join claim against retailers
Heavyweight supporters of wholesale electricity market complaint can't join the action.
Govt to launch inquiry into electricity prices
Energy Minister Megan Woods wants to know if prices are fair.
Vector comes out swinging at proposal
Vector says the revamped grid proposals released this week change nothing of substance while introducing "huge risk" to the process.
Outages prompt Far North outrage
There are calls to make the Far North self-sufficient for power, after the whole region blacked out for 12 hours yesterday.