The outage last Thursday began at about 9.20am and lasted for several hours.

Electricity is presently 84-85 per cent renewable in New Zealand.

A call to bust the Hawke's Bay Power Consumers' Trust. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The Government would begin a process to phase out "low-use" plans from April.

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

Hydro shortages saw electricity system rely heavily on coal to keep lights on this year.

The power cut appeared to be managed by reducing hot water charging.

Energy company says it is actively discussing a joint venture for North Island solar.

WEL Networks says it repeatedly questioned Transpower about dropping power load.

Those who went without electricity have a legal right to compensation.

Talks need to start about encouraging long term investment in the country's power sector.

Genesis boss says company lost $1 million yesterday.

Not acceptable for Kiwis to be without power on coldest night of year: Woods.

Kiwis can't keep their families warm but, don't worry, the Govt is 'asking questions'.

Thousands of homes left without heating in the depths of winter overnight.

Many areas lost power about 6pm as lines toppled and companies reduced load on grid.

Aucklanders told to keep their devices charged in case of power outages.

Tesla has charged through the pandemic.

Coal now fuels more than 10 per cent of the country's electricity as hydro power drops.

Retailer says wholesale market dysfunction means it cannot take on new customers.