'Mini-whirlwind' lifts roof, cuts power
Firefighters initially responded to reports of an explosion.
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Govt to launch inquiry into electricity prices
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Harbour bridge trips the light fantastic
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Power outages across Auckland after fire
A fire caused significant damage to electrical equipment at a Mt Wellington substation.
Auckland trains delayed by power cuts
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Still no hot water for 400 Auckland homes
It's been about five days since the storm, and 400 Auckland homes still have no hot water.
Thousands without power three days after storm
Thousands are still without power - and one Franklin man isn't happy about the wait.
How home appliances can save millions of dollars a year
6.1 million energy efficient appliances were sold in the year ending March 2017.
Sharemarket slips in thin holiday trade
Shares slip in thin holiday trades as appetite decline companies offerings.
Dry summer pushes up power prices
Southern lake levels are below average and generators are cutting back on hydro power.
Families and Maori winners of the families package
The package will benefit 384,000 families with children by an average of $75 a week.
The Warehouse joins electric car charge
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'History in the making': Tesla completes world's biggest battery
Tesla CEO Elon Musk beat self-imposed deadline to have the battery farm ready in 100 days.
How to DAD: It's time to Give A Flick
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Family average winter power bills of $480
A power company is handing out free energy-efficient lightbulbs to homes in need.
Large bird nests force four hour power cut to Waikato towns
The birds have chosen the worst place possible to build their nests.
Why is new Govt reviewing power prices?
Electricity prices suggest the transmission network is in need of review.
Trustpower profit up 80% as inquiry looms
Government will hold inquiry into retail power prices, which it says are high.
Nearly 700 homes lose power in Christchurch
Electricity provider Orion says power won't be back on before midnight.
Vector using AI to manage Auckland's energy
Vector is introducing artificial intelligence systems to manage Auckland's power.
Solar may cut schools power bill by $20m
The new Government will investigate solar panels to cut school power bills by $20m a year.
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Major NZ climate report: The five defining figures
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