PremiumPremiumBusinessPower pylon problems: New line to Coromandel alone could cost $500mThe huge cost of new power lines to aid energy security is revealed after the debacle.25 Aug 03:00 AM
CommoditiesTranspower gives green light for generators to use more waterConsumers could be paid to use less power if the situation deteriorates.21 Aug 10:38 PM
New ZealandInequities in policing revealed | Focus Morning Bulletin August 22In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, huge inequities in policing, fire in central Auckland apartment, and concern over child language skills.Watch21 Aug 08:23 PM
EnergyTranspower decision due soon on hydro lake levelsTranspower will soon decide if generators can use more water from their hydro dams.20 Aug 05:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Energy storage critical to NZ’s economic and climate futureOPINION: This is a market failure, and one with serious implications.15 Aug 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Transpower owes the people of Northland': Leaders disappointed with company's 'weak' responseTranspower's response lacks explanation on fair compensation for Northland businesses.01 Aug 11:30 PM
New ZealandTwo workers on collapsed pylon had ‘no formal training’Transpower has accepted the recommendations and findings of an independent investigation into the catastrophic pylon collapse. Video / NZHeraldWatch01 Aug 12:58 AM
New ZealandTwo workers on collapsed Transpower pylon had ‘no formal training’Almost 100,000 people - and businesses - were left without power on June 20.31 Jul 11:42 PM
New ZealandTranspower willing to provide some payment to Northland for power cut, MP saysNorthland MP Grant McCallum had a productive meeting with Transpower about compensation.25 Jul 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: New Aratere autopilot grounding theory; Razor's edge in ABs winOPINION: 'Wow, thank goodness for a bit of a Beauden boost.'14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland power cut inquiry ramps upAn investigation into the Northland blackout is stepping up a gear.07 Jul 09:41 PM
New Zealand'The pain is ongoing': Businesses want power cut compensationThe power cut is causing ongoing damage to Northland's reputation, NorthChamber says.05 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Inconceivable' - nuts removed from pylon caused collapse, power outageNearly the entirety of Northland lost power when a pylon collapsed last Thursday.24 Jun 01:28 AM
New ZealandNorthland outages: Auckland Mayor suggests bolt removal led to pylon fall'I am making this assessment well before any official investigation,' Brown wrote.23 Jun 04:40 AM
New ZealandToppled pylon: More power supply restored, further outages not ruled outNorthland is expected to get full power again today following Friday's pylon collapse.23 Jun 02:36 AM
New ZealandThousands without power in CoromandelAn outage on the Transpower network is affecting up to 27,000 people.22 Jun 09:54 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyPower problem: Growth of NZ data centres equivalent to demand from 200,000 homesData centres will put more pressure on already rising NZ power demand.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy did tower fall? Probe launched into region's mass power failurePower restored to most of the region last night after second grid emergency of the year.20 Jun 07:56 PM
New ZealandFull investigation launched after major power outage in NorthlandParts of Northland were without power after a pylon toppled near Wellsford.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland 'grid emergency': Most homes should get power back tonight but no hot water'There will obviously be an investigation into the incident and what caused it.'20 Jun 05:38 AM
Energy$15 more a month: ComCom gives green light for higher power chargesThe regulator says it will let Transpower lift its transmission charges.29 May 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt gets advice on billion-dollar merger and potential sale of state assetsPrevious Governments have failed in attempts at an asset mega-merger.16 May 06:09 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: AT needs an attitude change; Three Strikes justiceOPINION: 'We appear to have a bureaucracy that is not reading the room.'14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandQueues of cars at vantage point for Kiwis keen to catch last glimpse of auroraOne Wellingtonian described the situation as 'complete chaos'.12 May 06:22 PM
New Zealand'Complete chaos': Hundreds of cars jam Wellington's south coast, where to see the auroraAucklanders have received a stroke of luck regarding glimpsing the aurora tonight.12 May 09:27 AM
New ZealandNational power grid emergency further extendedThe coldest spot this morning was in the central North Island.12 May 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: The blame games and politics of a winter power crisisNo government likes to waste a crisis - even a two-hour-long one.10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Energy crisis - Will Kiwis be able to heat their homes this winter?OPINION: As we head into winter, how will New Zealand's energy grid cope?10 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Third-world stuff': Energy minister praises chilly Kiwis' restraint amid grid crisisThe country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.09 May 10:08 PM
New Zealand'Third-world stuff': Crisis meeting held ahead of grid emergency as polar blast bears downFriday promises NZ's coldest day of 2024 - and more frosty temperatures are due tonight.09 May 10:01 AM
New ZealandPower substation swamped by Cyclone Gabrielle set to be lifted 1.7 metres higher$35m rebuild to cope with 1-in-450-year floods would be paid for out of power bills.09 May 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesTranspower warns of supply risk, despite last week’s delugeThe summer-autumn period this year has been relatively dry.17 Apr 10:00 PM
EmploymentTranspower CEO Alison Andrew to step downAlison Andrew has worked in the role for 10 years.02 Apr 12:08 AM
New ZealandTraffic safety, flooding, pollution fears raised over SH1 Waipū service centreThe proposed Waipū service station will create traffic safety concerns, objectors say.26 Mar 05:00 PM
