OpinionKim Campbell: Electricity nonsense needs an endCOMMENT: Aotearoa - the land of the long white cloud. While it's a romantic description it also aptly depicts the infrastructure challenges we face.21 Feb 08:15 AM
EnergyProlonged power cut hits businessesBusinesses in a small Northland town lost tens of thousands of dollars in revenue after a power cut lasted up to 54 hours.20 Feb 07:16 PM
New ZealandNew hope on horizon for solar usersThe battle of what's being touted as a tax on the sun is heating up as an independent appeals authority prepares to review an Electricity Authority decision.01 Feb 05:52 AM
BDBDEnergyElectricity demand keeps pressure onNew Zealand's relatively flat demand for electricity continues to weigh on the electricity companies.27 Jan 12:17 AM
New ZealandTree, powerlines block Queenstown roadA tree has fallen and power lines are down on Queenstown-Glenorchy Rd, leaving the road blocked in both directions.24 Jan 09:26 AM
New ZealandPower back on after wild stormPower has been restored to hundreds of households across Auckland after wild weather wreaked havoc at the weekend.23 Jan 05:30 PM
New ZealandAbout 200 Auckland homes still without powerVector's making progress getting power back on to the remaining Auckland homes left in the dark since the weekend's stormy weather.23 Jan 07:09 AM
New ZealandStormy summer: What we're in for nextPower remains out in pockets across Auckland, from Orere Point in the east to Papakura in the south, according to Vector's website.22 Jan 04:33 PM
New ZealandBridges buzzing over switch to e-carTransport Minister Simon Bridges has bought two electric cars, and is trying to convince other National MPs to do the same.05 Jan 04:30 PM
BusinessThird executive jumps Delta shipHalf of Delta's executive leadership team has jumped ship as fallout from the pole scandal continues to rock the Dunedin company.20 Dec 05:58 PM
BDBDBusinessComCom cuts Transpower rate of returnThe Commerce Commission has cut the rate of return that local electricity lines networks and national grid owner Transpower can charge in its latest decisions on monopoly network pricing.19 Dec 11:17 PM
New ZealandPower restored to Gisborne and East CoastFinal repairs were made this morning to high voltage lines which were brought down when a light plane crashed, killing the two people on board.17 Dec 09:24 PM
New ZealandManurewa power cut: 72 customers still affectedIt will be a dark and quiet night for some people in Manurewa, after a crash toppled a power pole and cut power.17 Dec 08:25 AM
BDBDEnergyVector comes out swinging at proposalVector says the revamped grid proposals released this week change nothing of substance while introducing "huge risk" to the process.15 Dec 10:01 PM
TechnologyWatch NZH Local Focus: 'Two men got killed'Now that Gisborne is out of the unexpected chaos and back to the usual Christmas mayhem, locals are reflecting on how it all started. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Dec 04:55 AM
New ZealandGisborne residents set for another outrageMore than 40,000 Gisborne residents have been asked to prepare for eight hours without power again this Sunday.13 Dec 11:24 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Gisborne power cut endsTairawhiti Police, Civil Defence and Eastland Network called a press conference today, with some good news. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Dec 06:25 AM
New ZealandPower fully restored in GisbornePower has been fully restored to more than 20,000 homes and businesses in Gisborne tonight, after a 33-hour outage.13 Dec 05:29 AM
New ZealandPower outage brings Gisborne community togetherAs the bulk of the Gisborne district remains without power after plane crashed into high voltage lines, the residents of the region are mucking in.12 Dec 10:39 PM
BDBDBusinessSofter grid price reform proposedThe Electricity Authority is softening its proposed reforms for national grid payments, but power prices would still rise for some regions.12 Dec 09:22 PM
New ZealandInvestigators go through plane wreckageInvestigators will begin combing through the wreckage of a plane crash that killed two people and cut power to 20,000 homes in the Gisborne region.12 Dec 04:00 PM
CommoditiesUtility customers' biggest gripesBilling disputes are the main issue for utility customers but the number of those complaining about disconnections is growing.11 Dec 10:28 PM
New ZealandHundreds without power after crashA car has hit a power pole and broken it in two in South Auckland this morning.09 Dec 08:59 PM
New ZealandOutages prompt Far North outrageThere are calls to make the Far North self-sufficient for power, after the whole region blacked out for 12 hours yesterday.09 Dec 04:53 AM
New ZealandWaitaha River scheme decision by mid-2017A decision on whether the Department of Conservation will allow the Waitaha River power scheme will be made by mid-2017.09 Dec 01:48 AM
New ZealandFar North power outage lasted 12 hoursOver 32,000 Far North homes and businesses were without power for most of yesterday, and police are investigating whether the outage was sabotage.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPower back on in Far NorthPower has been restored to the Far North after a major outage earlier today.08 Dec 03:35 AM
New ZealandTourists not bothered by power cutThousands of tourists arrived in the Bay of Islands this morning on the Celebrity Solstice cruise ship to be greeted by storm clouds and the power cut.08 Dec 01:34 AM
New ZealandPower outage: Sabotage likelyA major power cut that has closed schools and business across the Far North may be sabotage.07 Dec 08:47 PM
New ZealandPower restored to West Auckland suburbMore than 1000 households in West Auckland were without power this morning.06 Dec 07:07 PM
BDBDEnergyConsumers to save $300m on powerThe Electricity Authority says consumers will save around $300 million a year following its decision to end power station subsidies.05 Dec 09:05 PM
EnergyEnergy chief's warning on competitionThe head of Genesis Energy wants to move his company to being an integrated energy management business but says this could expose it to overseas competition.04 Dec 04:43 AM
New ZealandWaitaha power scheme opposition mountsSubmissions from all over New Zealand have poured in opposing Westpower's Waitaha River power scheme, forcing a four-day hearing in Hokitika next week.02 Dec 02:59 AM
BDBDEnergyFirst NZ Capital raises Genesis target priceFirst NZ Capital has raised its target price for Genesis Energy to $1.97 from $1.85, but has retained its neutral rating on the stock.29 Nov 02:47 AM
