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Northland news in brief: Slip stabilised; toy gun call-out and SH10 resealing

News snippets from across Northland and surrounds.

Northlanders urged to prepare for more power cuts

Big slip threatens two high-voltage lines carrying power to Northland.

Silver lining for Genesis Energy from bad weather

Genesis Energy expects to report a record annual profit due to high rainfall.

Watch: Navy divers get Gisborne drinking water flowing

An eight-person team from HMNZS Matataua restored Gisborne’s water supply flow, in some of the most challenging environments they have ever faced. Video / NZDF

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.

'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.

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.