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Fears of demand outstripping electricity production have continued across five states.
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On Tilos, goats and centuries-old churches sit alongside electric cars and solar panels.
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New Zealand runs into problems when lake levels are low.
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US couple killed in TikTok trend gone wrong
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The asset sale that could raise billions for Vector - and how it should be spent
Why sale could generate $1b more than thought.
Bird strike creates power headache at Red Beach
While the pigeons may have been comfortable it caused quite the problem for residents.
Entrepreneur Ezra Hirawani named Young New Zealander of the Year
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Lake Onslow fieldwork under way, consents lodged
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Wind turbines off the South Taranaki coast? - NZ Super investigates
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Energy independence within New Zealand's grasp - Genesis CEO
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Inflation Nation: Top energy saving tips
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Anna Kominik: Shining a light on electricity prices
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Meridian's blunt demands to Rio Tinto - commit long term or leave
Meridian Energy says it wants a long-term commitment from Rio Tinto.
Options on fuel stockholding at Marsden Pt being worked on
Global disruption to fuel supply a grave threat for New Zealand, report says.
The rain has landed: Torrential downpours hit North Island; warnings of outages in Auckland
More than 60 flights in and out of Wellington Airport today have been disrupted.
Hamish Rutherford: The truth about most 'small' electricity companies
The new name in electricity retailing is not quite what it seems.
Power blackout probe puts onus on Electricity Authority, Transpower to do better
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As COP26 approaches, Mercury says NZ power sector well-placed
Sector is well-placed to meet the challenges that may result from climate change summit.
Blame game: Electricity Authority finds a problem it can't fix
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Opinion: Time to take power back from the big electricity landlords
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Local Focus: You're being laser-scanned from above
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Major power outage on West Coast caused by human error
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Mood of the Boardroom: Genesis calls for national energy strategy
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Chch startup solves major EV charging issue, raises millions
Seed round supported by Sir Stephen Tindall.
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Genesis Energy defends its transfer pricing policy after EA ruling
The power generator and retailer says it has welcomed disclosure policy.