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Electricity from huge Kaitāia solar farm now powering the country

It is New Zealand's largest solar farm.

No power in some households, high prices in others

Our most vulnerable and cash-strapped NZers are paying around 15 per cent more for power.

Transpower warns of potentially tight winter power supply

Transpower was forced to call five separate 'grid emergencies' during 2021 and 2022.

Transpower fined after power failure to 34,000 homes

Power cut to 34,000 homes came on coldest night with highest-ever demand for electricity.

Explained: In the dark - why do power cuts keep hitting New Zealand?

Infrastructure, the natural environment and market dynamics all contribute to the problem.

Anna Kominik: Shining a light on electricity prices

OPINION: Electricity Retailers Association explains price changes from April 1.

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.

Rio says 'no current plans' to reopen Tiwai potline

Speculation that potline closed during Covid-19 lockdown could be opened in September.

Power surge: What happens if Rio Tinto pulls the plug on Tiwai?

What are the scenarios if Rio Tinto closes its Smelter at Tiwai Point?

Electricity spot price probe: Fonterra can't join claim against retailers

Heavyweight supporters of wholesale electricity market complaint can't join the action.

Govt to launch inquiry into electricity prices

Energy Minister Megan Woods wants to know if prices are fair.

Vector comes out swinging at proposal

Vector says the revamped grid proposals released this week change nothing of substance while introducing "huge risk" to the process.

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.