New ZealandDoorstep dump compo claim rejectedA Wellington landlord incensed by a meter reader who defecated in a bag and left it on his doorstep has had his compensation claim knocked back from $200kto $800.21 Jul 10:31 PM
New ZealandUnstoppable march of the giant pylonsWhen Beverley Hamilton married her husband Sean 24 years ago, she fell in love with her new home too. Now, her dream has been shattered.16 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandCattle electrocutions anger farmerA farmer wants TrustPower to check its lines after eight cows died when a 33kV line dropped on his farm.12 Jul 04:00 PM
TaxSmith tells meeting ETS a first stepNZ woke up this morning to a world where it will cost money to burn fossil fuels - effectively about $165 a year for the average family.30 Jun 08:08 PM
PoliticsPower companies warned not to use ETS as excuse to raise pricesPrime Minister John Key says the emissions trading scheme does not justify power price hikes. 28 Jun 06:55 AM
New ZealandMuliaga family to sue over mum's deathThe family of Auckland woman Folole Muliaga plan to sue both Mercury Energy and Middlemore Hospital over her 2007 death.27 Jun 01:22 AM
EnergyBattle for power customers hotting upPower companies have hit back at claims that dirty tricks are being used stop customers switching suppliers.16 Jun 04:00 PM