New ZealandHundreds lose power in Tauranga after car crashes into pole, fleesA car crash knocked out power for nearly 1000 Bellevue homes.21 Apr 06:53 AM
New ZealandCar crashes into power pole in Bulls, one seriously injuredPolice said the road was closed until about 9pm.07 Apr 09:03 PM
New Zealand‘Getting nowhere fast’: Power still off 21 hours after ‘flaming arcs’ seen'I’m having to throw out all the food from the freezer,' a Gate Pā local says03 Mar 03:02 AM
New ZealandWhanganui River power towers to be replacedThe lines supply Whanganui CBD, hospital, and council buildings.13 Nov 03:08 AM
New ZealandPower move: Whanganui woman saves Rugby World Cup viewing'We were all annoyed about the timing but Val was the one who got on the phone.'25 Oct 11:24 PM
New ZealandPowerco seeks feedback from Whanganui customersLast year, the company completed a $20 million upgrade to its network.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSubstation fault causes thousands to lose power in BoPPāpāmoa and Te Puke residents lost power around 7.55am.28 Feb 09:07 PM
New Zealand‘Explosion of debris’: Tornado hits Waihī Beach, causing damage and power cutsResidents urged to avoid area after homes damaged and power lines fall, closing roads.24 Feb 09:07 PM
New ZealandPower out for about 50,000 households and businessesCrews work through the night to reconnect as many as they can.12 Feb 08:38 PM
New ZealandLarge part of the Coromandel without powerParts of the Coromandel will be without power until 1pm.15 Mar 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPower cuts: Farmers can't milk cows, orchards damaged by windsPowerco cannot say when they can reconnect power to thousands of customers.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCause of central North Island power outage not determinedPower was restored to the 4000-plus homes three hours after the outage.11 May 12:55 AM
New ZealandThe small town that had 11 power cuts in two weeksCauses of the cuts still being investigated.12 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandTwo trapped in car under live power lines near MorrinsvilleThe driver and passenger had to wait half an hour before power could be turned off.28 Nov 02:18 AM
KahuCrash victim named plus other news in briefPolice have named the man who died in a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 3 at Kaitoke15 Jan 07:15 PM
New ZealandFinding the lost: Volunteers who search for missing peopleDave Scoullar on the volunteers who drop everything to search for the missing.24 Aug 09:00 PM
Business$66,500 fine for LMNZ after Whanganui River dischargeLand Meat New Zealand blames failure of a pump for waste discharge into Whanganui River.23 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandA power box exploded on the street. Their household appliances were destroyedMaria Molisi who is 36 weeks pregnant, says the stress of the ordeal has been unbearable.15 Aug 04:43 AM
CrimeEditorial: Security cameras become a murky problemSecurity camera concerns - who sees what and is privacy at risk?24 May 04:00 AM
EnergyDanger lurking in your ramshackle power poles, linesAgeing power poles and lines on private property are increasingly dangerous.25 Apr 03:44 AM
New ZealandYour weather: Thousands without power in Taranaki, CoromandelAbout 8200 customers are without power across the regions.10 Apr 07:32 PM
New ZealandRegions on alert for impending stormPowerco warns customers of impending storm09 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandOver 6500 Whanganui homes without powerPowerCo are investigating cause of power cut in Whanganui19 Mar 11:19 PM
New ZealandSecond day without power in rural communityPlay time for Brunswick kids as power cut closes school.23 Feb 02:00 AM
EducationYMCA has space to spareLong and short-term tenants sought, possible cost-sharing options01 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandThousands without power three days after stormThousands are still without power - and one Franklin man isn't happy about the wait.06 Jan 10:26 PM
