PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Immoral’: Kiwis brace for power hikes with one woman facing 31% increaseSharon Sutton's daily charge with Frank Energy will rise 31% from April 1.03 Mar 05:00 PM
BusinessNZ consumers face 5% increase in power pricesFrom April 2025, the average consumer’s electricity bill will increase by $10 per month.21 Nov 02:42 AM
PremiumPremiumMarketsCompetition risks in 'super-peak' electricity hedging contractsThe Electricity Authority warns that a section of the market is neither deep nor liquid.10 Nov 03:00 AM
BusinessBasis reinvents the switchboardKiwi startup Basis says its smart panel will be safer, cheaper, and shave up to $1000 per year from your power bill. Video / Dean PurcellWatch04 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDowned pylon: Transpower boss says context missing from failures announcementTranspower says its position in the fallen pylon incident has not been fairly represented29 Sep 04:00 PM
EnergyWhy you aren't getting an extra Vector payment anymoreThe Entrust dividend payout is on its way to 365,000 Aucklanders this year.19 Sep 05:00 PM
Energy'Massive blow': Hundreds of jobs lost as Winstone shuts millsOne of the central North Island's biggest employers has made the call to shut two mills.10 Sep 04:39 AM
PoliticsMinister warns Electricity Authority will be ‘roadkill’ if energy prices not addressedShane Jones says it must use its powers to rein in energy generation companies' profits.21 Aug 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ's electricity sector needs matesOPINION: The solution to New Zealand's power supply problems is not simple.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyPower price spike a threat to provincial economy, energy users' group saysMultiple mills have had to go offline in the last week due to high power prices.08 Aug 08:30 PM
Energy'Slow-motion train wreck': Power price warning for households as major users feel the crunch'Slow-motion train wreck' in NZ's power market, an electricity company head says.08 Aug 07:00 AM
EnergyRising energy costs could force closure of Oji Fibre Solutions recycling plant'Crazy outcome' could follow as high power prices blamed for plant's possible closure.07 Aug 12:16 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 Zealand'Unclear, unkind and unreasonable': Scrap disconnection fees for power debt says lobby groupPetition against hefty fees to be presented to Electricity Authority this week.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It transformed our winter': How a new power company is changing livesA warm-hearted power company uses surplus from regular customers to help others.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'They were very cold': Transpower leaves Northland businesses in dark over compoTranspower has decided not to be proactive in any compensation or help for Northland.09 Jul 06:34 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Power companies switch common decency for profitOPINION: 'Is this a society that we can be proud of?'08 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We used the pools for a hot shower': Families go months without power because of non-paymentHouseholds choose between heating and cooking to keep the power on.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Penalty for being poor': Advocates put heat on power firms to scrap disconnection feesAdvocates say disconnection from essential services as a way of debt collection is unjust.07 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergySpark gets go-ahead for surf lagoon data centreAuckland's data centre boom continues, with the Dairy Flat project given the green light.26 Jun 12:05 AM
Small BusinessPower bills pile on the pressure for households, small businessesMost respondents in a new survey were worried about rising costs and network resilience.25 Jun 05:00 PM
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 ZealandNational power grid emergency further extendedThe coldest spot this morning was in the central North Island.12 May 12:02 AM
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 ZealandElectricity from huge Kaitāia solar farm now powering the countryIt is New Zealand's largest solar farm.25 Nov 10:59 PM
New ZealandNo power in some households, high prices in othersOur most vulnerable and cash-strapped NZers are paying around 15 per cent more for power.21 Jun 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTranspower warns of potentially tight winter power supplyTranspower was forced to call five separate 'grid emergencies' during 2021 and 2022.23 May 05:10 AM
New ZealandTranspower fined after power failure to 34,000 homesPower cut to 34,000 homes came on coldest night with highest-ever demand for electricity.08 May 01:48 AM
New ZealandExplained: In the dark - why do power cuts keep hitting New Zealand?Infrastructure, the natural environment and market dynamics all contribute to the problem.27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnna Kominik: Shining a light on electricity pricesOPINION: Electricity Retailers Association explains price changes from April 1.06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGenesis Energy defends its transfer pricing policy after EA rulingThe power generator and retailer says it has welcomed disclosure policy.05 Sep 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Blackout no case for electricity reformOPINION: There is no need for ministerial intervention in a system that is working.26 Aug 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyIs Meridian generating 'super profits'?Industry group claims 'accelerating super profits' at New Zealand's largest generator.24 Aug 05:22 AM