Huntly
$450m Huntly Bypass contractors told steel price 'too low'
The contractors who imported 1600 tonnes of substandard steel for the $450m Huntly Bypass were warned the deal was too good to be true.
Importer of weak highway steel revealed
Major listed company Steel & Tube has been revealed as the New Zealand importer of 1600 tonnes of substandard steel for a new highway project.
Steel for Huntly bypass bridges fails test
Steel imported from China to hold up four bridges on the $2bn Waikato Expressway has failed crucial tests, forcing a major redesign and fix-up job.
What's waiting for those who take up offer to move to regions?
A grant of up to five-thousand dollars is being offered to people to leave Auckland - but what's waiting for them when they arrive in their new, regional home? Audio
Political commentators Matthew Hooton and Mike Williams
Political commentators Matthew Hooton and Mike Williams discuss the land tax proposal, the extension of the operating life of the Huntly coal burners and Ken Whitney. Audio
The Future Of Huntly - Allan Sanson
Two fossil fuel power plants in Huntly signalled for closure are to remain open until 2022, Genesis Energy, has revealed today. Genesis had previously announced it would close Huntly's two coal-fired… Audio
Genesis confirms more life for Huntly units
Genesis Energy has secured more life for its two coal and gas fired power units in Huntly, after making new deals with other electricity firms. Audio
Huntly power plants to stay open until 2022
ANALYSIS: Two fossil fuel power plants in Huntly signalled for closure are to remain open, Genesis Energy has revealed
Iwi wants first bid on Solid Energy properties
Waikato-Tainui is seeking a judicial review to stop Solid Energy selling land the iwi says is subject to right of first refusal.
Huntly power plant closures could put power supply at risk
Transpower says New Zealand's electricity supply could be at risk in a cold dry winter when Genesis Energy shuts its coal-burning power plants at Huntly in 2018. Audio
Burial reunites double murder couple
A Huntly couple have been reunited more than eight decades after their brutal double murder. Audio
Samuel Lakey
It's taken more than eight decades, but today, the remains of Samuel Lakey have finally been put to rest at Huntly Cemetery. Samuel and his wife Christobel were murdered by their neighbour in the… Audio
Solid Energy confident Huntly closure will be one of a kind
Solid Energy it is optimistic that yesterday's axing of its underground coal mine at Huntly East will be the only one of its kind. Eric Frykberg reports. Audio
Local councillor looks forward to life after mining for Huntly
Solid Energy's plan to close the Huntly East mine is the latest in a series of body blows for the North Waikato town. Waikato district councillor and Huntly resident Graeme Tait speaks with Kim Hill. Audio
Minister asks Solid Energy to support Huntly workers
State-Owned Enterprises Minister Todd McClay has asked Solid Energy to make sure Huntly East mine workers are supported.
Huntly axing likely a one-off says Solid Energy
Solid Energy is optimistic that yesterday's axing of its underground coal mine at Huntly East will be the only one of its kind.
Optimism amid the sadness as Solid Energy closes Huntly mine
Job opportunites in nearby cities, a thriving housing market and businesses opening up give some in Huntly cause for optimism despite the closure of the town's mine.
Huntly's last coal boilers to close
Genesis Energy says it will close down its last two coal-fired boilers at the Huntly Power Station.
Genesis will retire second Huntly unit from end of June
Genesis Energy will permanently retire a second unit at its Huntly thermal power plant tomorrow, due to flat demand and cheaper energy sources elsewhere Audio
Man sought by police after large brawl
Police in Huntly are calling for witnesses to a massive drunken street fight last night. Audio
