PremiumPremiumEnergyContact, Meridian shares rally as Transpower hastens upgradeContact and Meridian shares have rallied on the back of a Transpower grid upgrade.06 Aug 05:42 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyRio says 'no current plans' to reopen Tiwai potlineSpeculation that potline closed during Covid-19 lockdown could be opened in September.05 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPattrick Smellie: Changing times and policy use-by datesFrom RMA reform to think big energy projects31 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyThinking big: Why the sudden interest in pumping water uphill?An ambitious concept is suddenly being held up as a jobs rich nation building project.31 Jul 05:00 PM
EnergyLake Onslow hydro plan expensive and unnecessaryWhy hydro storage may not be the answer for NZ's renewable energy aims.30 Jul 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Lake Onslow hydro storage scheme is no pipe dream$30m is worth paying to investigate scheme that would help decarbonise energy.30 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDEnergyVector partners with Amazon for new energy servicesNew platform to manage consumer data for the energy industry in Australia and New Zealand.28 Jul 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyTrustpower eyes court challenge to planned freshwater rulesTrustpower has signalled it could take the government to court over planning controls.24 Jul 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGavin Evans: Power companies prepare for life after TiwaiIt's a challenge for investors as well as power generators.20 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMichael Cullen: Collins leads a reality TV show party - here's what's facing NZThe task now is to look to the future, not to mourn inevitable closure.17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyThe 622 megawatt question overhanging the generation gameThe closure of the Tiwai Point smelter will usher in a new era for NZ's power generators.16 Jul 05:00 PM
EnergyMarsden Point restructure could cost hundreds of jobsStructural review could lead to refinery converted into import terminal, costing jobs.14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyRevealed: How far Meridian was prepared to go to keep its biggest customer"We felt that it was a pretty compelling package," Meridian CEO says.10 Jul 05:46 AM
Energy'Shattering impact': Southland to take huge hit from smelter closureThe Southland economy is set to take a major hit.09 Jul 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyMeridian CEO on losing its biggest customer: 'We will adapt'Meridian's chief executive Neal Barclay says the company will adapt to Tiwai's closure.09 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Tiwai closure sad news - and an opportunity for the environmentPower from Manapouri is much too valuable just to be frittered away.09 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyTiwai Point closure: What Transpower must spend to shift excess power northEnergy prices may fall but consumer power bills may also be affected by transmission cost.09 Jul 05:52 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyPower company shares trade sharply lower on smelter closure planNew Zealand's power generators were hit hard by Tiwai's closure.09 Jul 05:42 AM
EnergySmelter closure: 'A blow for the people of Southland' - RobertsonThis comes after a strategic review of the business.09 Jul 12:25 AM
EnergyClosing Tiwai Pt could push up power prices for everyone - ContactShifting excess power north means transmission charges could climb.08 Jul 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyNo clear benefit in transmission pricing decision - TrustpowerTrustpower will appeal decision to replace the transmission pricing guidelines.08 Jul 05:00 PM
EnergyDelays to new Taranaki energy centre rile criticsThe National New Energy Development Centre in Taranaki has been bogged down with red tape.02 Jul 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyTranspower: What Covid-19 means for the gridPower boss says Covid crisis gives opportunity to confront the next one - climate change.30 Jun 09:00 PM
EnergyMeridian under the gun for price manipulationGenerators in the gun after regulator finds water was spilled unnecessarily.29 Jun 10:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPattrick Smellie: Marsden Pt refinery on borrowed timeNew Zealand's only oil refinery is now on borrowed time.26 Jun 05:00 AM
EnergyRevealed: Consumer NZ report ranks power companies from best to worstA look at the winners and losers in the energy sector.16 Jun 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyAustrian oil giant cashes in on sale of Taranaki siteOMV has earned $57.4 million from its decision to sell out of the Maari oil field.14 Jun 08:20 PM
EnergyBP to slash 10,000 jobs this yearLow oil prices are putting the squeeze on the energy giant.08 Jun 07:02 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergySir Stephen Tindall: My big idea to kick-start the New Zealand economyA green data centre industry would unlock new infrastructure and create jobs.19 May 05:00 PM
EnergyHow Otago residents will pay for Aurora Energy's mistakesOtago households will likely be forced to pay 18% more on their electricity bills.18 May 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWhat Z Energy's doing to get a break from lendersNation's biggest fuel retailer says capital will also fortify it for coming year.11 May 04:03 AM
EnergyZ Energy suffers $88 million loss, announces $350m capital raiseThe loss compares to a $186 million profit in the prior financial year.10 May 09:04 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyLiam Dann: Why oil crashed ... and why petrol prices haven'tLast week's oil crash was a history-making twist in a time of already epic events.25 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyPower regulator eyes end to voluntary futures marketMove may increase participation and improve pricing for industry and power retailers.21 Apr 05:38 AM