Some power charges could go up in Northland
Lines companies are signalling an increase in charges this year.
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'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.
'Preparing for war': Evacuations as California braces for new storm
Among the towns ordered to evacuate is Montecito, home to Prince Harry and wife Meghan.
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.
Gang crackdown extended, Three Waters warnings & rare protests in China | Focus Morning Bulletin: 29 November, 2022
Police crackdown on gangs extended, Three Waters entrenchment warnings were made & rare protests sweep China in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
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.
Focus: PM admits 'confusion' over Three Waters bill
PM Jacinda Ardern admits there is 'confusion' over the Three Water bill and has asked for the scope to be clarified. Video / Mark Mitchell
Mayors unite against 3 waters, Iran actions condemned & Melbourne cup fever | Focus Morning Bulletin: 1 November, 2022
New Mayors uniting against the government's three waters reforms, assisted death numbers revealed & Melbourne cup fever begins in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Opinion: Christchurch ratepayers will pay much more for water and water services
Gerry Brownlee says the water component in rates bills will more than double.
Hawke's Bay water shortage to reach 32 million cubic metres by 2040
The figure could grow even further, reaching a 46 million cubic metre shortfall by 2060.
Emergency services responding to crash that potentially hit gas main on Great North Rd
Incident happened at the intersection of Soldiers Way and Great North Rd in Glen Eden.
Nanaia Mahuta speaks at Horowhenua District Council
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta speaks on the Three Waters Reforms at the Horowhenua District Council. Video / Janine Baalbergen
Pumped storage: A game-changer for NZ's electricity needs?
New Zealand runs into problems when lake levels are low.
Focus Live: David Seymour reacts to Three Waters reforms
Act Party leader David Seymour said his party would not support the Three Waters reforms and would return the assets to councils. Video / Cameron Pitney
Focus Live: Government forging ahead with Three Waters reforms
Grant Robertson and Nanaia Mahuta reveal the next steps for the Three Waters reforms. Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus Morning Bulletin: 29 April, 2022
The next steps for Three Waters to be revealed, National want controversial Māori wards bill dropped and wait times drag for new passports with travel surge in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Robertson says Wellington Water situation ‘ridiculous’ while Board Chair refuses to step down
Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson says the Wellington fluoridation situation is ‘ridiculous’ while Wellington Water Board Chair Lynda Carroll flatly refuses to step down. Video / Newstalk ZB
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.
Genesis Energy annual results FY21
Genesis Chief Executive Marc England gives a summary of the company’s financial results for the 2020-21 financial year and looks ahead to priorities for the next 12 months. Video / Supplied
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.
Power outages: Genesis 'scapegoated' by minister, CEO says
Genesis boss says company lost $1 million yesterday.
Conspiracies swirl amid US gas crunch
A US agency has warned Americans not to fill plastic bags with gas.
Local Focus: New visibility for Hastings water storage
Hastings drinking water to be stored above ground. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tiwai Point smelter clean-up cost rising
Smelter's owners will raise provision for clean-up after audit finds more waste on site.
Power deal lifts cloud over smelter's future
Transmission talks continue even as smelter extracts enough on electricity to stay open.
One of NZ's biggest carbon emitters on a mission to change
The story behind the uphill battle for one NZ's major power providers.
Average NZ power bill drops to record low
Surprised? NZ's average annual household power bill one of the lowest in developed world.