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News snippets from Northland - news briefs from across the region
News in briefs from Northland
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Remote Esk River power stations were knocked out by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Redclyffe: Will it stay or will it go?
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US nuclear power plant leaks 400,000 gallons of radioactive water
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Battery farm able to supply power to 60,000 homes being built in Northland
Work starts on $186 million battery farm at Ruakākā.
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A city-wide barrier-arm malfunction caused traffic headaches in Hastings.
Powerco seeks feedback from Whanganui customers
Last year, the company completed a $20 million upgrade to its network.
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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.
Meridian ramps up assistance programme to cover thousands of people
Meridian will expand its programme aimed at people suffering from energy hardship.
'New risk': Transpower warns of power cuts after slip threatens towers
A slip has threatened the country's power supply to the north.
Substation fault causes thousands to lose power in BoP
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Hydro boosts Meridian Energy first half net profit by 39pc
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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.
West Auckland solo mum without power for two weeks, can’t get answers from Vector
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Electricity workers like Dan Johansen are among the unsung heroes of Cyclone Gabrielle.
‘Explosion of debris’: Tornado hits Waihī Beach, causing damage and power cuts
Residents urged to avoid area after homes damaged and power lines fall, closing roads.
Evacuations and no power: The fate of 1000 retirement village residents during cyclone
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Genesis completes biomass trial for Huntly
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Work site electric shock: Man remains critical, initial inquiries under way
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Some power charges could go up in Northland
Lines companies are signalling an increase in charges this year.
Generator sales through the roof as homes still without power in Northland
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