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Genesis is building a $150m battery at Huntly Power Station.
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Hundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South Island
Meanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north.
Watch: The Kiwi aiming to break the land speed record in homemade car
Dave Alexander will attempt to break the record of 422km/h in his Lakester.
Are you $12m richer? Lotto numbers drawn for mega Powerball prize
Check the numbers from tonight's draw to see if you are in the money.
'Very special': Kiwi jockey's buzz for Royal Ascot return
He was crowned World’s Best Jockey for 2024 in December.
'More to achieve': Dame Catriona Williams on her honour and goals
Williams was a top equestrian before a spinal injury 20 years ago.
Sunday service for Te Huia train ready for final sign-off
Waikato Regional Council approved the reallocation of reserve funds to cover the cost.
Why this winter will be warmer, wetter despite looming cold snap
This winter will be warmer than average, despite a cold snap this weekend.
Netball: Magic clinch first win of the season against Stars
The Avis Magic took on the Go Media Stars in Hamilton on Monday.
Shaun Stevenson confirms departure from Chiefs
The news comes after he sought an immediate release from his NZ contracts in December.
Did Donald's slip of the tongue reveal new Chiefs coach?
Former All Black Stephen Donald appears to have made the announcement before the Chiefs.
Warm, wet weather to hit NZ before cold snap brings freezing temps
MetService has issued heavy rain watches for parts of the South Island.
'Incalculable misery': Neighbour drove over 6-year-old girl twice
Family moves town after fatal driveway death, described as 'preventable' by coroner.
Holiday road toll at four after Port Waikato crash
It brings the King's Birthday road toll to four.
'Praise the lord!' Trainer's joy as Whiskey 'N Roses back on top
The 3-year-old was a $3.70 second-favourite with Vinnie Colgan riding.
Former cop's dying regret over 50yo Mona Blades mystery
Mona Blades disappeared while hitch-hiking from Hamilton to Hastings on May 31, 1975.
130km/h winds, 6m waves forecast for long weekend across NZ
MetService predicts calmer conditions on Monday, ideal for outdoor activities.
Hamilton family 'terrified' as tornado wreaks havoc on homes
A resident on Ranui St claimed she saw a trampoline swirling above a house.
'All sorts of destruction': Tornado strikes Hamilton, thunderstorms buffet upper north
Civil Defence warned Waikato weather remains 'highly dynamic'.
Super Rugby Pacific finals permutations
Find out what the best and worst positions your team can finish in Super Rugby Pacific.
Wexford 3-year-olds rise in torrid Tauranga conditions
Prudentia won at Tauranga, coming from last to first on a Heavy10 track.
Father, son share recovery update after tragic ATV crash that killed 10yo
The accident claimed the life of 10-year-old Jimmy Schick on May 11.
Super Rugby teams: Big names return with playoffs spots on the line
All the ins-and-outs ahead of round 16 of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
'Crude attempt': Sister caught trying to use gran's death to get gangster brother out of prison
Natalia Merrin, 28, even catfished another dead person's Facebook page.
'Disgraceful behaviour': Gang member tells cops he was selling meth to make money for his kids
A judge has slammed Anaru Tukere's excuse given Tribal Huk's stance on meth.
Region's top school rockers crowned
Pocket Watchers won the Rotorua Smokefree Rockquest final.
'Bang on commuting time': Red thunderstorm warning issued in Northland
MetService says the watch will begin at 5pm and last until 6am tomorrow.
Heavy rain moves north as wet weather system crosses New Zealand
MetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for the middle of the country.
Watch: Three injured fishermen rescued from rocks after boat capsizes
As swell pushed the boat toward jagged rocks, they were forced to abandon the vessel.
Five players win almost $50k each in Lotto Second Division – where were tickets sold?
A Porirua winner has claimed a $17.2 million Lotto Powerball prize.
Nelson and McDougal shine with double victory at Te Rapa
Taika secured a win in the Jones Trucking Hurdle, marking his fourth hurdle victory.
'Confidence boost': Velocious stakes claim for Aussie winter carnival
Velocious has six wins from 12 starts, earning $980,550 in stakes.
'Relentless growth': Region's innovators make strong showing in tech awards
Bay of Plenty has six finalists in the NZ Hi-Tech Awards.
NZ job market shows signs of life but redundancy woes persist
One tech sales worker faces a tough work situation after three redundancies in two years.