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Elective surgery postponed after power failure
All elective surgery has been postponed at Auckland and Starship Hospitals as technicians scramble to fix a back-up power failure at Auckland and Starship hospitals.
Reward for turning off in power crises
Customers will be paid a weekly bonus in bid to keep electricity retailers in check
Mighty River lifts earnings outlook on strong first half
Mighty River Power is lifting its pre-tax earnings forecast by up to 7.5 per cent as it sees the benefits of $1 billion invested in new geothermal power stations.
Record numbers switch power companies
A record number of NZ households switched electricity providers in January.
Switched on customers to gain from power firm price war
A haggling war has erupted in Auckland's electricity market as retailers chase customers for long-term commitment.
SOE privatisations will attract foreign institutions: AMP Capital
Overseas institutions will be keen on any partial float of the state owned power companies, says AMP Capital.
Brian Fallow: Asset sale arguments on wobbly ground
The Govt's case for selling down some asset stakes sits on a three-legged stool. On examination it is not particularly sturdy.
Power bills set to rise up to 8pc from March
Two more power providers are putting up prices, with some customers facing an 8 per cent rise.
Power price fears if Govt stakes go
Govt plans to partially sell some state assets, including power companies, could free up to $10bn, but critics say the move will lead to higher electricity prices and put too much control of strategic assets in foreign hands.