
Northland outages: Auckland Mayor suggests bolt removal led to pylon fall
'I am making this assessment well before any official investigation,' Brown wrote.
'I am making this assessment well before any official investigation,' Brown wrote.
Northland is expected to get full power again today following Friday's pylon collapse.
The coldest spot this morning was in the central North Island.
OPINION: As we head into winter, how will New Zealand's energy grid cope?
It is New Zealand's largest solar farm.
Our most vulnerable and cash-strapped NZers are paying around 15 per cent more for power.
Transpower was forced to call five separate 'grid emergencies' during 2021 and 2022.
Power cut to 34,000 homes came on coldest night with highest-ever demand for electricity.
Infrastructure, the natural environment and market dynamics all contribute to the problem.
OPINION: There is no need for ministerial intervention in a system that is working.
Industry group claims 'accelerating super profits' at New Zealand's largest generator.
Grid operator comms blunder meant homes in dark when there was enough power.
Not acceptable for Kiwis to be without power on coldest night of year: Woods.
COMMENT: Energy Minister's letters reveal how under strain our energy sector has been.
Electricity retailer attacks regulator and warns Government it is focusing on Australia.
Megan Woods questions state of electricity prices amid hydro and gas shortage.
Opinion: 'We are not perfect, and we make the odd slip up.'
Opinion: 'Maybe it's time for some self-reflection on your summer break?'
What are the scenarios if Rio Tinto closes its Smelter at Tiwai Point?
Heavyweight supporters of wholesale electricity market complaint can't join the action.
Energy Minister Megan Woods wants to know if prices are fair.
Vector says the revamped grid proposals released this week change nothing of substance while introducing "huge risk" to the process.
There are calls to make the Far North self-sufficient for power, after the whole region blacked out for 12 hours yesterday.
Electricity demand is edging up but strong competition is keeping a lid on prices and could push them down this year.
He spent 18 months without power after his electricity supplier refused to reconnect him after a storm. Now he's won an out-of-court settlement - and an apology.
Thousands of Kiwi households have complained about their electricity provider in the last year, with almost half of complaints being about billing issues.
The Labour-Greens' proposal has created a major dilemma for potential Mighty River Power investors - should they invest in a company that could be subject to major regulatory change, including a dramatic adjustment to its business model?
Editorial: Labour proposes to set up a single buyer, NZ Power, to purchase all electricity generation at what it deems a fair price, based on the actual cost of production.
The PM has dismissed accusations of cronyism in the Govt's choice of appointments to boards and working groups.