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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

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".

Power outages: Genesis 'scapegoated' by minister, CEO says

Genesis boss says company lost $1 million yesterday.

Live: Govt blames power companies' 'commercial decisions' for outages

Not acceptable for Kiwis to be without power on coldest night of year: Woods.

Opinion | Power outages: Why can't anyone tell us it won't happen again?

Kiwis can't keep their families warm but, don't worry, the Govt is 'asking questions'.