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Tiwai deal is a game changer for power industry - Editorial

OPINION: The 20-year deal gives certainty and alleviates supply pressure.

Why Lodestone Energy chose Forsyth Barr, Barrenjoey over Jarden

Solar energy firm Lodestar chose Forsyth Barr and Barranjoey for their global reach.

Lodestar raising funds again for more solar farms

Solar power firm raising funds to build more solar farms.

S&P welcomes NZ power deal

The ratings agency says the 20-year power deal for Tiwai is a boon for generators.

Hundreds of properties in Auckland, Waikato start long weekend without power two days after storm

At the storm's peak, about 24,000, or 4 per cent, of Vector's customer base had no power.

Thousands in upper North Island still without power after fierce storm

At the storm's peak, about 24,000, or 4 per cent, of Vector's customer base had no power.

Power cuts cause overflow of untreated effluent in Raglan

Waikato District Council has asked the public to delay showers and limit water use.

Weather causes 27 power outages across Waikato, over 17,500 homes affected

Homes could be without power for at least the next five hours.

600 lightning strikes, hundreds without power as severe weather hits Bay of Plenty

Isolated thunderstorms with possible strong wind gusts continue to affect the region.

Letters: AT needs an attitude change; Three Strikes justice

OPINION: 'We appear to have a bureaucracy that is not reading the room.'

Letters: Three Strikes explanation welcome; why can't Brown put the brakes on AT?

OPINION: 'Such refining of solutions should be applauded.'

Electricity prices, Wynyard ferry and Aurora lights | Focus Morning Bulletin May 13, 2024

Consumers urged to ensure they’re getting the best deal on electricity, how a new ferry could save Wynyard Quarter and your chance to catch a glimpse of the aurora lights this week

Queues of cars at vantage point for Kiwis keen to catch last glimpse of aurora

One Wellingtonian described the situation as 'complete chaos'.

Consumers urged to ensure they’re getting the best deal on electricity

The latest stats show electricity prices have been rising more slowly than incomes.

'Complete chaos': Hundreds of cars jam Wellington's south coast, where to see the aurora

Aucklanders have received a stroke of luck regarding glimpsing the aurora tonight.

National power grid emergency further extended

The coldest spot this morning was in the central North Island.