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Gas leak in Auckland’s Mt Wellington disrupts traffic

Fire and Emergency NZ was at the scene about 4.30pm; Marua Rd is closed.

Ombudsman visits cyclone-hit, downtown Louisville shooting & potholes patched up | Focus Morning Bulletin: 11 April, 2023

Ombudsman to visit cyclone-hit communities, Louisville shooting kills five and how many potholes has Waka Kotahi patched up in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Power outages affect large parts of West Auckland

Bethells Beach, Henderson Valley, parts of Swanson and parts of Piha are affected.

Esk River hydro stations still out of action

Remote Esk River power stations were knocked out by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Redclyffe: Will it stay or will it go?

The Redclyffe station was one of 12 that had been earmarked for resilience work.

RMA war heads towards final battle

OPINION: Thomas Coughlan says the RMA reforms face more challenges than ever.

Silver lining for Genesis Energy from bad weather

Genesis Energy expects to report a record annual profit due to high rainfall.

Evacuations and no power: The fate of 1000 retirement village residents during cyclone

"Mobile generators were a godsend. In our new villages, we’re building generators."

Genesis completes biomass trial for Huntly

Huntly is looking at alternative fuel options for its coal and gas-burning power station.

Car crashes into power pole in North Shore

Both car and power pole were extensively damaged.

Putin’s ‘energy weapon’ will kill more in Europe this winter than have died in the war

New analysis concludes current cost of energy will likely lead to an extra 147,000 deaths.

Matthew Birchall: We can’t be naive about the risks to infrastructure

Success means getting projects done well.

Local Focus: You're being laser-scanned from above

Unison Networks is laser-scanning its network in Rotorua, Taupō and Hawke's Bay.

Genesis Energy defends its transfer pricing policy after EA ruling

The power generator and retailer says it has welcomed disclosure policy.

Opinion: Blackout no case for electricity reform

OPINION: There is no need for ministerial intervention in a system that is working.

Days after blackouts, Genesis 'signals intent' to develop solar

Energy company says it is actively discussing a joint venture for North Island solar.

Flat trading as investors await reporting season, OCR decision

The NZ sharemarket closed slightly down.

Power cuts: Mercury, Genesis offering credit

Those who went without electricity have a legal right to compensation.