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Outages prompt Far North outrage

There are calls to make the Far North self-sufficient for power, after the whole region blacked out for 12 hours yesterday.

Competition holds down power prices

Electricity demand is edging up but strong competition is keeping a lid on prices and could push them down this year.

Electricity settlement win for 'wee guy'

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.

Billing issues top of power complaints

Thousands of Kiwi households have complained about their electricity provider in the last year, with almost half of complaints being about billing issues.

Brian Gaynor: Labour-Greens proposal creates dilemma

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's back to the future power policy a market killer

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.

Key bats away talk of cronyism

The PM has dismissed accusations of cronyism in the Govt's choice of appointments to boards and working groups.

NZ petrol, power companies least competitive, customers say

ASB, Vodafone hit for millions after power price spike

Soaring wholesale power prices last week have prompted complaints from 14 organisations, including ASB bank, Telecom, Vodafone and the owner of the Marsden Point oil refinery.