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Opinion: Is solar power the solution for NZ’s energy crisis?
OPINION: Rooftop solar power could help fix NZ’s energy crisis, build disaster resilience.

$2b powerhouse: Why Contact really wants Manawa
Contact's chairman says it's all about hydroelectricity.

Power price surge hits councils: Wairoa faces 40% energy cost hike
Council's power costs surged 40% in three months, impacting water supply expenses.

Energy crisis: What will it take to fix the system?
What this month's power price spike says about NZ's electricity sector.

Critics challenge power companies' reasons for high costs
Meridian denies the company is profiteering with the release of the annual report.

Explained: What is causing NZ's energy crisis?
Energy prices have shot up in recent weeks as the power supply has diminished.

'Looking a bit grim': Price rise warning for gas customers
Electricity sector hit by wholesale power price surge after dry winter.

Electricity supply crisis: What you need to know
New Zealand is heading towards a crunch in electricity generation.

Transpower gives green light for generators to use more water
Consumers could be paid to use less power if the situation deteriorates.

Earnings preview: NZ's big four power companies set to reveal all
Hydro lake levels and gas supply will feature in upcoming power company results.

Te Papa to start charging international visitors $35 as energy costs soar
The national museum will remain free for Kiwis.

Opinion: Energy storage critical to NZ’s economic and climate future
OPINION: This is a market failure, and one with serious implications.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: We’re getting close to an energy crisis
OPINION: Our electricity prices last week were said to be the highest in the world.

Energy crisis: How to save money as power price spike looms for households
Wholesale electricity prices double in three weeks; residential users face bigger bills.

Power prices double in three weeks; Government may intervene
Shane Jones says the Government is considering intervening to force lower prices.

Market conditions may drive Manawa Energy earnings lower
Amid energy price concerns, company asks NZX to keep it on a trading halt.

'Transpower owes the people of Northland': Leaders disappointed with company's 'weak' response
Transpower's response lacks explanation on fair compensation for Northland businesses.

Two workers on collapsed pylon had ‘no formal training’
Transpower has accepted the recommendations and findings of an independent investigation into the catastrophic pylon collapse. Video / NZHerald

Gas shortage has energy industry and exporters in ‘distress’ - analyst
Supply is at a record low and prices are at record highs.

'They were very cold': Transpower leaves Northland businesses in dark over compo
Transpower has decided not to be proactive in any compensation or help for Northland.

Christchurch power outage hits more than 1500 homes as mercury plummets
Power company Orion says 'all outages were resolved at 8.16.'