New ZealandNorthland news in brief: Slip stabilised; toy gun call-out and SH10 resealingNews snippets from across Northland and surrounds.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthlanders urged to prepare for more power cutsBig slip threatens two high-voltage lines carrying power to Northland.02 Mar 04:00 PM
EnergyMeridian ramps up assistance programme to cover thousands of peopleMeridian will expand its programme aimed at people suffering from energy hardship.02 Mar 12:58 AM
New Zealand'New risk': Transpower warns of power cuts after slip threatens towersA slip has threatened the country's power supply to the north.01 Mar 08:32 PM
New ZealandSubstation fault causes thousands to lose power in BoPPāpāmoa and Te Puke residents lost power around 7.55am.28 Feb 09:07 PM
EnergyHydro boosts Meridian Energy first half net profit by 39pcMeridian has also more than doubled the size of its renewable development pipeline.28 Feb 08:02 PM
New ZealandThe challenge to get power to remaining 2400 properties near NapierThere are plenty of challenges facing crews tasked with restoring power.28 Feb 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergySilver lining for Genesis Energy from bad weatherGenesis Energy expects to report a record annual profit due to high rainfall.27 Feb 05:09 AM
New ZealandWest Auckland solo mum without power for two weeks, can’t get answers from VectorThe woman's two teenaged sons have moved out to stay with friends.27 Feb 04:24 AM
New Zealand‘Driving force for me’: Tireless electricity workers help flood-stricken communitiesElectricity workers like Dan Johansen are among the unsung heroes of Cyclone Gabrielle.27 Feb 04:17 AM
New Zealand‘Explosion of debris’: Tornado hits Waihī Beach, causing damage and power cutsResidents urged to avoid area after homes damaged and power lines fall, closing roads.24 Feb 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careEvacuations and no power: The fate of 1000 retirement village residents during cyclone"Mobile generators were a godsend. In our new villages, we’re building generators."24 Feb 04:13 AM
EnergyGenesis completes biomass trial for HuntlyHuntly is looking at alternative fuel options for its coal and gas-burning power station.22 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandWork site electric shock: Man remains critical, initial inquiries under wayThe man came into contact with a high-voltage cable.21 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMarketsJarden Brief: Car battery wheeler dealers send lithium market into a flapUpheaval in the EV market had far-reaching consequences for a mining company.20 Feb 07:17 PM
New ZealandGenerator sales through the roof as homes still without power in NorthlandPower outages are persisting across the Northland region following Cyclone Gabrielle.20 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSome power charges could go up in NorthlandLines companies are signalling an increase in charges this year.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThousands remain without power week after devastating weather began'We’ve restored power to 73 per cent of customers in Napier and 95 per cent in Hastings.'20 Feb 12:38 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Cyclone Gabrielle unifies, but we must help the helpersOPINION: Letters on mystery balloons, Wayne Brown, escaped prisoners, and Three Waters.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice officer assaulted at checkpoint, 4500 people uncontactablePower is set to gradually return while 4500 remain uncontactable in the Eastern District17 Feb 03:45 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Families share how they’re getting by without powerWhangārei mum making the most of showers and TV after power came back on.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFlooded Hawke's Bay substation identified as 'critically at risk' in 2020Officials knew flooded substation was vulnerable and planned to begin work to fix it.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds of dollars to be saved thanks to energy assessmentsSaving money - one lightbulb at a time.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Call for electricity conservation; Napier remains without power for estimated two weeksUnison is asking those with power to conserve it as restoration efforts are ongoing.16 Feb 04:17 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Coromandel enters fifth day without power, roads closedPeninsula struggling to restore roads and electricity after severe battering.15 Feb 05:32 PM
New Zealand'Challenging' and 'difficult' situation as Far North residents forced offlineThe outages impacted 111 calls and banking and Eftpos services around the district.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLines crews expected to start work on restoring power to Northland soonMore than 30,000 households and businesses expected to still be without power this week.14 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessCyclone Gabrielle: Transpower grid emergency, substation ‘likely underwater’Chopper on standby as grid emergency declared for Hawke's Bay and Gisborne.14 Feb 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyContact sees earnings jump after 'tough' first halfContact Energy had a tough first half but sees an earnings jump in 2025.13 Feb 04:28 AM
Sustainable business & financeWhy Fonterra is looking at giant heat pumps for its factoriesBig exporter needs 200 degree Celsius steam to dry milk into powder.09 Feb 01:00 AM
EnergySolar site to power 10,000 homesGenesis and FRV Australia have secured the site on the Canterbury plains.07 Feb 04:00 AM
WorldDozens of soldiers freed in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swapElsewhere, Ukraine’s Odesa in the dark after huge network failure from damaged equipment.04 Feb 05:24 PM
New ZealandPower restored after 'major outage' at Christchurch HospitalAll systems including power, IT and phones were affected.03 Feb 09:53 AM
New ZealandWhangārei households cautioned to brace for power cutsPoor weather and line replacement works to elevate the risk of power cuts.29 Jan 04:00 PM
