New Zealand'Transpower owes the people of Northland': Leaders disappointed with company's 'weak' responseTranspower's response lacks explanation on fair compensation for Northland businesses.01 Aug 11:30 PM
New ZealandTwo 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 / NZHeraldWatch01 Aug 12:58 AM
New ZealandTwo workers on collapsed Transpower pylon had ‘no formal training’Almost 100,000 people - and businesses - were left without power on June 20.31 Jul 11:42 PM
New ZealandTranspower willing to provide some payment to Northland for power cut, MP saysNorthland MP Grant McCallum had a productive meeting with Transpower about compensation.25 Jul 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: New Aratere autopilot grounding theory; Razor's edge in ABs winOPINION: 'Wow, thank goodness for a bit of a Beauden boost.'14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland power cut inquiry ramps upAn investigation into the Northland blackout is stepping up a gear.07 Jul 09:41 PM
New Zealand'The pain is ongoing': Businesses want power cut compensationThe power cut is causing ongoing damage to Northland's reputation, NorthChamber says.05 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Inconceivable' - nuts removed from pylon caused collapse, power outageNearly the entirety of Northland lost power when a pylon collapsed last Thursday.24 Jun 01:28 AM
New ZealandNorthland outages: Auckland Mayor suggests bolt removal led to pylon fall'I am making this assessment well before any official investigation,' Brown wrote.23 Jun 04:40 AM
New ZealandToppled pylon: More power supply restored, further outages not ruled outNorthland is expected to get full power again today following Friday's pylon collapse.23 Jun 02:36 AM
New ZealandThousands without power in CoromandelAn outage on the Transpower network is affecting up to 27,000 people.22 Jun 09:54 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyPower problem: Growth of NZ data centres equivalent to demand from 200,000 homesData centres will put more pressure on already rising NZ power demand.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy did tower fall? Probe launched into region's mass power failurePower restored to most of the region last night after second grid emergency of the year.20 Jun 07:56 PM
New ZealandFull investigation launched after major power outage in NorthlandParts of Northland were without power after a pylon toppled near Wellsford.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland 'grid emergency': Most homes should get power back tonight but no hot water'There will obviously be an investigation into the incident and what caused it.'20 Jun 05:38 AM
Energy$15 more a month: ComCom gives green light for higher power chargesThe regulator says it will let Transpower lift its transmission charges.29 May 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt gets advice on billion-dollar merger and potential sale of state assetsPrevious Governments have failed in attempts at an asset mega-merger.16 May 06:09 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: AT needs an attitude change; Three Strikes justiceOPINION: 'We appear to have a bureaucracy that is not reading the room.'14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandQueues of cars at vantage point for Kiwis keen to catch last glimpse of auroraOne Wellingtonian described the situation as 'complete chaos'.12 May 06:22 PM
New Zealand'Complete chaos': Hundreds of cars jam Wellington's south coast, where to see the auroraAucklanders have received a stroke of luck regarding glimpsing the aurora tonight.12 May 09:27 AM
New ZealandNational power grid emergency further extendedThe coldest spot this morning was in the central North Island.12 May 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: The blame games and politics of a winter power crisisNo government likes to waste a crisis - even a two-hour-long one.10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Energy crisis - Will Kiwis be able to heat their homes this winter?OPINION: As we head into winter, how will New Zealand's energy grid cope?10 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Third-world stuff': Energy minister praises chilly Kiwis' restraint amid grid crisisThe country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.09 May 10:08 PM
New Zealand'Third-world stuff': Crisis meeting held ahead of grid emergency as polar blast bears downFriday promises NZ's coldest day of 2024 - and more frosty temperatures are due tonight.09 May 10:01 AM
New ZealandPower substation swamped by Cyclone Gabrielle set to be lifted 1.7 metres higher$35m rebuild to cope with 1-in-450-year floods would be paid for out of power bills.09 May 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesTranspower warns of supply risk, despite last week’s delugeThe summer-autumn period this year has been relatively dry.17 Apr 10:00 PM
EmploymentTranspower CEO Alison Andrew to step downAlison Andrew has worked in the role for 10 years.02 Apr 12:08 AM
New ZealandTraffic safety, flooding, pollution fears raised over SH1 Waipū service centreThe proposed Waipū service station will create traffic safety concerns, objectors say.26 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandDelays to two huge Hawke's Bay solar farm projects, but developers say bright future aheadA solar farm in Central Hawke's Bay and one near Hawke's Bay Airport both face delays.06 Mar 04:18 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ needs to up its power game this winter, Transpower warnsDespite breakthroughs, the national power grid operator sounds a warning on investment.02 Feb 12:49 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomy2023 a good year for NZ's renewable energy projectsDemand for electricity is increasing, so how are we coping?28 Dec 12:30 AM
CommoditiesPower bill pain: Transpower seeks higher charges to fund $4.7b grid upgradeMuch of the national electricity transmission grid was built between the 1950s and 1970s.21 Nov 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyNZ energy likely to change under National-led governmentThe energy sector is poised for a reversal of the oil and gas exploration ban.05 Nov 04:00 PM
