New ZealandOutages prompt Far North outrageThere are calls to make the Far North self-sufficient for power, after the whole region blacked out for 12 hours yesterday.09 Dec 04:53 AM
New ZealandWaitaha River scheme decision by mid-2017A decision on whether the Department of Conservation will allow the Waitaha River power scheme will be made by mid-2017.09 Dec 01:48 AM
New ZealandFar North power outage lasted 12 hoursOver 32,000 Far North homes and businesses were without power for most of yesterday, and police are investigating whether the outage was sabotage.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPower back on in Far NorthPower has been restored to the Far North after a major outage earlier today.08 Dec 03:35 AM
New ZealandTourists not bothered by power cutThousands of tourists arrived in the Bay of Islands this morning on the Celebrity Solstice cruise ship to be greeted by storm clouds and the power cut.08 Dec 01:34 AM
New ZealandPower outage: Sabotage likelyA major power cut that has closed schools and business across the Far North may be sabotage.07 Dec 08:47 PM
New ZealandPower restored to West Auckland suburbMore than 1000 households in West Auckland were without power this morning.06 Dec 07:07 PM
BDBDEnergyConsumers to save $300m on powerThe Electricity Authority says consumers will save around $300 million a year following its decision to end power station subsidies.05 Dec 09:05 PM
EnergyEnergy chief's warning on competitionThe head of Genesis Energy wants to move his company to being an integrated energy management business but says this could expose it to overseas competition.04 Dec 04:43 AM
New ZealandWaitaha power scheme opposition mountsSubmissions from all over New Zealand have poured in opposing Westpower's Waitaha River power scheme, forcing a four-day hearing in Hokitika next week.02 Dec 02:59 AM
BDBDEnergyFirst NZ Capital raises Genesis target priceFirst NZ Capital has raised its target price for Genesis Energy to $1.97 from $1.85, but has retained its neutral rating on the stock.29 Nov 02:47 AM
BDBDBusinessNZ Windfarms looks to maiden dividendThe revitalised board of struggling electricity producer New Zealand Windfarms is exploring ways to pay a maiden interim dividend.29 Nov 01:30 AM
EnergyTrolls take on rocket man Elon MuskElon Musk, the man behind Tesla and SpaceX, has made a lot of enemies during his time in business.25 Nov 10:07 PM
WorldIsland powered up 24/7 with microgridA small island in American Samoa is making the switch from diesel generators to 100 per cent renewable energy.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPower cut to homes in west AucklandPower was cut to more than 260 homes and businesses in west Auckland this morning.25 Nov 12:35 AM
New ZealandThe company that cancelled ChristmasSanta is not coming to Dunedin-based lines company Delta this year after chief executive Grady Cameron cancelled end-of-year function.24 Nov 08:01 PM
New ZealandNZ's charging station network amped upThe arrival of electric vehicle company Tesla in New Zealand is expected to see the number of electric cars being sold here leap.23 Nov 02:57 AM
New ZealandSpeed camera call after car hits poleAn accident along Whanganui's Mosston Rd which knocked out power to nearly 200 homes has prompted calls for a speed camera in the 22 Nov 12:35 AM
EnergyTesla starts selling cars in NZThe Model S starts from $109,300 while the Model X starts from $145,200. Depending on the engine, the vehicles can cost almost $225,000.20 Nov 07:27 PM
New ZealandPower outage in central AucklandOver eighty properties are without power after a contractor struck a cable in central Auckland.17 Nov 05:30 AM
New ZealandTowns without waterServices slowly return to normal across Marlborough but many still advised to boil water.17 Nov 12:11 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Te Aroha celebrates powerTe Aroha Museum is celebrating 110 years of electricity in the region with an exhibition that will trigger powerful memories for older people. Among the items on display, vintage vacuum cleaners and heaters. Made with funding from NZ On Air.09 Nov 10:18 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Te Aroha celebrates powerTe Aroha Museum is celebrating 110 years of electricity in the region with an exhibition that will trigger powerful memories for older people. Among the items on display, vintage vacuum cleaners and heaters. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch09 Nov 10:16 PM
New Zealand156 homes still in dark after power cutsMore than 156 homes are without power in Auckland after two faults affected about 2000 households overnight.07 Nov 09:00 PM
BDBDEnergyTrustpower first-half profit falls 7.6pcTrustpower spun out its Australian windfarms into a separately listed company, Tilt Renewables, on October 31.06 Nov 10:20 PM
New ZealandPower cut to 1600 homesA fault that has cut power to more than 1600 properties in Lyttelton might not be fixed until tonight.04 Nov 09:21 PM
BDBDEnergyMeridian CEO hopes Tiwai smelter will stayMeridian chief executive Mark Binns says he wants to see the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter stay, "but not at any cost".27 Oct 10:46 PM
BusinessRevealed: Dunedin's dangerous power polesA detailed map showing the location of every dangerously compromised power pole in Dunedin shows just how worried residents should be about the risk of death or injury.26 Oct 05:17 PM
BusinessInvestigations into electricity firmsDelta and Aurora are being investigated for failing to replace dangerous power poles in Dunedin.25 Oct 05:26 PM
EnergyTesla power for Glen InnesVector has opened a big Tesla battery storage bank in Auckland which it says will help defer costly building of less flexible infrastructure.19 Oct 11:16 PM
BusinessUnlicensed sparkies fined $10,000An unlicensed sparkie's company carried out "potentially dangerous" electricial work at a school.17 Oct 11:10 PM
BDBDEnergyElectricity Authority pushes grid price issueThe Electricity Authority is to undertake another round of submissions on its politically charged proposals.17 Oct 09:15 PM
BDBDBusinessMajor corporates commit to electric vehiclesThe initiative represents some 1,450 vehicles - a 75 per cent increase in the total number of EVs on New Zealand roads today.14 Oct 12:29 AM
Freight and logisticsEx-MP Tony Ryall to chair TranspowerFormer Health Minister Tony Ryall has been appointed as the next chair of grid operator Transpower.30 Sep 03:34 AM
