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Peters quotes Hitler, takes swipe at Ardern in Tiwai speech
Peters says he would facilitate a deal to keep the smelter in Southland if re-elected.
The 622 megawatt question overhanging the generation game
The closure of the Tiwai Point smelter will usher in a new era for NZ's power generators.
Revealed: How far Meridian was prepared to go to keep its biggest customer
"We felt that it was a pretty compelling package," Meridian CEO says.
Meridian CEO on losing its biggest customer: 'We will adapt'
Meridian's chief executive Neal Barclay says the company will adapt to Tiwai's closure.
Tiwai Point closure: What Transpower must spend to shift excess power north
Energy prices may fall but consumer power bills may also be affected by transmission cost.
Focus: Board of inquiry to decide on Auckland taking Waikato water
A board of inquiry will decide on whether Auckland should be allowed to take an extra 200 million litres a day from the Waikato River to address its water crisis. Video / Brett Phibbs
The big dry: Before and after of Auckland’s dams
Auckland's drought crisis is making things worse for this year's budget. Video / Brett Phibbs / Supplied
Auckland water use down slightly as tough rules kick in
City water usage reduces under new restrictions amid worst drought on record.
In hot water: 35 Aucklanders pinged for breaches as city faces drought
Today's sunny blue skies perfect for washing the car, right? Wrong Watercare says.
Auckland water shortage: Is treated sewage a future option?
Auckland is amid its worst drought on record - and experts say there is worse to come.
Focus: Auckland’s reservoirs fall below 50 per cent
Focus: New restrictions are set to come into place next month as water levels in dams drops below 50 per cent. Video / Brett Phibbs
Power bill cuts for Napier, Hastings, Rotorua and Taupō
Electricity price drop for Unison Network. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Wine on tap: Problem plumbing or miraculous mishap?
One town witnessed a miracle after sparkling red wine started pouring from their taps.
A couple filled their 22,000-litre tank to combat Auckland's Big Dry. Two days later, it was empty
Auckland couple left scratching their heads after full tank bone dry in two days.
Half of Wellington's rivers and streams riddled with e-coli
"It's a huge investment hole, we're talking here about a multi-billion-dollar problem."
Desperate for water: Residents describe life in drought zone
Extreme water shortages and a scorching summer are proving a tough mix for Northland.
Northland had the lowest rainfall on record for 2019, now the rest of the county is facing water restrictions
Northland had the lowest rainfall on record for 2019, now the rest of the county is facing water restrictions.
Focus Live: Kris Faafoi on the government's response to petrol prices report
Focus Live: Kris Faafoi on the government's response to petrol prices report
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?
Vector profit weighed down by HRV business impairment
Vector's net profit was hit by a non-cash impairment on its E-Co Products Group.
Focus Live: Commerce Commission delivers petrol pricing report
Focus Live: Commerce Commission delivers petrol pricing report
'Bloody shocking': Residents disgusted by brown tap water in Napier
Napier residents are sick of having to leave their taps running to get clean water.
Burst main floods Queenstown streets
Burst main floods Queenstown streets. Video / ODT / Guy Williams / Matt Pitt
Christchurch gas explosion: Residents return to survey the damage
Gas contractor who worked on house fronts to police, residents return to check houses.
Christchurch gas blast: Miracle no lives lost
A house was destroyed and six people injured in a blast that was felt across the city.
Focus: Aerial footage from the house explosion at Marble Court, Christchurch
Focus: Aerial footage from the house explosion at Marble Court, Christchurch.
Focus: Walkthrough of the devastation caused by the gas explosion in Northwood, Christchurch
Focus: Walkthrough of the devastation caused by the gas explosion in Northwood, Christchurch. Video / Amber Allott
'Our worst nightmare': Victims were waiting for gas repairs
"We are lucky that we are not looking at multiple fatalities here," fire chief says.
Napier water restrictions while leaky pipe fixed
All residents, but especially those on Napier Hill, are being asked to conserve water.
Several NZ centres fail key drinking water standard
Some of NZ's main centres have failed to meet a key safety standard for drinking water.
Wild weather strikes: Power outages across Auckland
There are reports of a major power cut affecting a number of areas across Auckland.
Native trees 'dying from lack of water' while irrigator sprays road, Forest and Bird says
Owner of the farm says he is devastated by the incident in which the water was wasted.
Lines company faces legal action over wildfires
The fires sparked a state of emergency in February last year.