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The rain has landed: Torrential downpours hit North Island; warnings of outages in Auckland
More than 60 flights in and out of Wellington Airport today have been disrupted.
Hamish Rutherford: The truth about most 'small' electricity companies
The new name in electricity retailing is not quite what it seems.
Power blackout probe puts onus on Electricity Authority, Transpower to do better
On the night of 9 August, electricity demand reached an all-time high.
Luke Blincoe: How to fix the electricity market
OPINION: Electric Kiwi chief executive responds to allegations of market abuses.
Cameron Burrows: Powering us into the future with cleaner electricity
OPINION: Electricity Retailers' Association responds to calls for reform in the sector.
Opinion | Why our unreliable electricity is so expensive
OPINION: Bryan Leyland's prescription for power price stability and reliable supply.
Genesis signs up for sustainability-linked loan
Genesis will face financial penalties if environmental and sustainability targets not met.
As COP26 approaches, Mercury says NZ power sector well-placed
Sector is well-placed to meet the challenges that may result from climate change summit.
Blame game: Electricity Authority finds a problem it can't fix
EA shows that if all else fails, you can always blame the aluminium smelter.
Opinion: Time to take power back from the big electricity landlords
OPINION: We need to change the way we think about power, writes Luke Nutting.
Local Focus: You're being laser-scanned from above
Unison Networks is laser-scanning its network in Rotorua, Taupō and Hawke's Bay.
Major power outage on West Coast caused by human error
The outage last Thursday began at about 9.20am and lasted for several hours.
Mood of the Boardroom: Genesis calls for national energy strategy
Electricity is presently 84-85 per cent renewable in New Zealand.
Chch startup solves major EV charging issue, raises millions
Seed round supported by Sir Stephen Tindall.
The $10,000 you never knew you had
A call to bust the Hawke's Bay Power Consumers' Trust. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Electricity review: Govt to phase out 'low use' power plans
The Government would begin a process to phase out "low-use" plans from April.
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.
Genesis Energy annual results FY21
Genesis Chief Executive Marc England gives a summary of the company’s financial results for the 2020-21 financial year and looks ahead to priorities for the next 12 months. Video / Supplied
Genesis forecasts coal use to halve this year
Hydro shortages saw electricity system rely heavily on coal to keep lights on this year.
Meridian profit hit by low lake levels
Electricity retailer increases retail sales but low hydro inflows cut profits.
Is Meridian generating 'super profits'?
Industry group claims 'accelerating super profits' at New Zealand's largest generator.
Shane Te Pou: Is it time to unleash KiwiPower?
OPINION: Government intervention could be required to prevent further blackouts.
More power woes: Some Hawke's Bay residents suffer outage for second time in a week
The power cut appeared to be managed by reducing hot water charging.
John Roughan: Power cut a cold blast of reality for Government
OPINION: Everyone is an environmentalist until the lights go out.
Days after blackouts, Genesis 'signals intent' to develop solar
Energy company says it is actively discussing a joint venture for North Island solar.
Power outages: 'Transpower asked us to reduce load by 20 per cent', WEL Networks speaks out
WEL Networks says it repeatedly questioned Transpower about dropping power load.
Thomas Coughlan: Ministers were warned about power outages
OPINION: Ministers know New Zealand's electricity problem could get worse.
Flat trading as investors await reporting season, OCR decision
The NZ sharemarket closed slightly down.
Power cuts: Mercury, Genesis offering credit
Those who went without electricity have a legal right to compensation.
Power outages: No time 'to turn Huntly turbines on', former Genesis boss says
Talks need to start about encouraging long term investment in the country's power sector.
Government walks back attack on Genesis
Megan Woods had said gentailers made 'commercial decisions' before power outage.
Megan Woods on warpath over electricity outages
Megan Woods demands to know why generation capacity was "not switched on".