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Rethinking the energy trilemma after Gabrielle
Law & Regulation

Rethinking the energy trilemma after Gabrielle

Both Vector and Mercury reported half-year results yesterday, but much of the focus was on Gabrielle and the storm's implications for the future.

Ian Llewellyn 22 Feb 2023
Long wait to confirm future of Tiwai Point

Long wait to confirm future of Tiwai Point

Site remediation continues at the smelter as a final agreement on electricity remains elusive.

Brent Melville 21 Feb 2023
Greater resilience means spending more – and higher power bills
Law & Regulation

Greater resilience means spending more – and higher power bills

Electricity companies say they can do more to build resilience to extreme weather events, but regulators will have to allow it.

Ian Llewellyn 21 Feb 2023
It's cyclone season but risk of another is low, says WeatherWatch

It's cyclone season but risk of another is low, says WeatherWatch

WeatherWatch’s chief forecaster said it would take “perfect timing” of several factors for further damaging cyclones to hit NZ.

Staff reporters 20 Feb 2023


Oliver Lewis
Oliver Lewis

Infrastructure Editor

Oliver Lewis won the local government reporting category at the 2023 Voyager Media Awards. He is part of our investigations unit and also covers infrastructure, housing and employment issues. Formerly with Stuff/The Press, Oliver has also written for the Guardian and North & South. 

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