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Austrian oil giant cashes in on sale of Taranaki site
OMV has earned $57.4 million from its decision to sell out of the Maari oil field.
Sir Stephen Tindall: My big idea to kick-start the New Zealand economy
A green data centre industry would unlock new infrastructure and create jobs.
How Otago residents will pay for Aurora Energy's mistakes
Otago households will likely be forced to pay 18% more on their electricity bills.
What Z Energy's doing to get a break from lenders
Nation's biggest fuel retailer says capital will also fortify it for coming year.
Z Energy suffers $88 million loss, announces $350m capital raise
The loss compares to a $186 million profit in the prior financial year.
Liam Dann: Why oil crashed ... and why petrol prices haven't
Last week's oil crash was a history-making twist in a time of already epic events.
Power regulator eyes end to voluntary futures market
Move may increase participation and improve pricing for industry and power retailers.
Investors eye historic negative oil prices, move to Level 3
Storage near full as global demand for crude oil dries up amid Covid 19 pandemic.
Mercury trims earnings guidance on declining storage, power demand
National electricity demand has fallen about 15 per cent since the lock-down began.
Scammers exploit pandemic, businesses warned to be vigilant
Mercury reveals an easy way to catch out the scammers.
Liam Dann: How big is this global economic shock? How long will recovery take?
The word "unprecedented" isn't strong enough, writes Liam Dann.
Liam Dann: Why supermarkets aren't the scariest markets right now
Food supply is causing unnecessary panic but credit markets are a more serious concern.
Analysis: Only way is down for petrol as oil slump deepens
Crude oil prices have slumped again as Saudis dig in for showdown with Russia.
Liam Dann: Coronavirus crash exposes ugly politics of oil
Saudi Arabian politics may have collided with coronavirus shock to form a perfect storm.
Liam Dann: Oil crash could be coronavirus GFC moment
A high stakes showdown between Russia and Saudi Arabia has rattled already weak markets
'Going into full price war': Oil plunges, fuel prices to follow
Oil prices have crashed further after Opec and Russia failed to reach a deal on supply
Opportunity knocks: Which company directors bought shares this week
Did these directors buy at the bottom?
Anger over pair who scaled oil rig at sea - but who helped them?
Health and safety breaches serious, says business group.
Contact Energy fined $245,000 for misleading fuel discount promotion
Contact Energy failed to adequately disclose key information regarding discounts.
Blame it on Rio: Government's offer to help smelter owner
Rio Tinto says Ministers offered to help build business case for major discount.
Offer Tiwai transmission discount now - Meridian
The potential transmission savings for the smelter could be large, says Meridian boss.
$700m trifecta: Three big Auckland buildings sold to Asian fund
Mansons has sold the three buildings that will house some of NZ's biggest firms.
Dry weather drags Mercury net profit down $21 million
The company also cut its operating forecast for 2020 by $10m.
Vector profit slips, brakes put on dividend growth
The company says new regulatory settings will hinder further investment.
NZX-listed company results: Coronavirus having an impact
Rolling coverage of company reporting season.
Genesis Energy sets sights on north Waikato solar power
Genesis plans a major solar power project in Waikato.
Higher fuel costs hit Genesis Energy first half profit profit
Crown receives $45.1m in dividends for the six months.
Trustpower slashes earnings guidance by $20m
Lower prices and a reduction in expected generation have hit the business.
Continuous Disclosure: Tiwai's future overhangs NZ power generator results
The future of the Tiwai Point looks set to overhang the power generators this month.
Mercury Energy set to poke gas-guzzling bear of middle NZ
A new ad campaign is likely to catch the attention of the nation's car lovers.
Contact's Barnes optimistic Tiwai can stay open
Contact Energy's CEO Dennis Barnes is confident Tiwai Point will remain open.
Contact earnings fall $57m from last year
Tight gas supplies and reduced sales volumes hit the energy company.