EnergyDesktop computers use twice as much energy as laptopsMany electronic and miscellaneous objects are never fully turned "off," and thus consume power all the time.18 Mar 01:25 AM
BDBDConstructionFletcher Building drives index higherNew Zealand shares rose yesterday, paced by Fletcher Building, as investors were drawn to firms that have under-performed the benchmark index.16 Mar 04:00 PM
EnergyOil giants trade to profit from slumpKnown for their oil fields, refineries, and petrol stations, BP, Royal Dutch Shell and Total are also the world's biggest oil traders.15 Mar 10:55 PM
AgribusinessSolid Energy will need bank dealSolid Energy says it is solvent, but only just, and will need a new deal from its bankers to survive.11 Mar 04:00 PM
EnergyTesla hiring for new stationary-storage unitTesla Motors' new stationary-storage unit making battery packs will help founder Elon Musk expand beyond electric vehicles.06 Mar 12:57 AM
EnergyMinister wants to increase electric car useTransport Minister Simon Bridges wants to increase the use of electric and hybrid cars in new Zealand04 Mar 10:26 PM
EnergySwift oil price recovery doubtedA growing consensus is emerging from the likes of BP, the International Energy Agency, shale wildcatters and even the Saudis.04 Mar 07:00 PM
OpinionGrant BradleyGrant Bradley: Powercos don't expect customers to give back the loveExpect a little bit of love from your power company this year but they're not betting on it being requited.04 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financePower firms nudge index to fresh highNZ shares rose to a fresh record yesterday, paced by Mighty River Power, Meridian Energy and Genesis Energy as investors mulled possible lower interest rates across the Tasman.02 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMark Lister: Contact out of step with the restThe electricity sector has attracted a lot of attention in the past couple of weeks, both in the business pages and within the investment community itself.01 Mar 04:00 PM
EnergyHumble light bulb helps Japan fill nuclear gapJapan's push to keep power flowing after it shuttered its nuclear program may best be illustrated by 73 million light bulbs.26 Feb 10:40 PM
OpinionStock Takes: Up and away - market takes offIt has been a big week for the sharemarket as the reporting season continues and stocks make big price moves.26 Feb 04:00 PM
EnergyTales from an oil-sands slideIn the midst of the price swoon, many executives and workers remain confident the oil-sands industry will pull through.25 Feb 01:15 AM
EnergyMRP writedown puts spotlight on ContactMighty River Power's $69 million writedown on two failed geothermal developments overseas is a lesson for Contact Energy, says an analyst.24 Feb 04:30 PM
EnergyAmbitious Powershop develops Oz marketKiwi energy company Powershop is expanding its Australian market before targeting Europe and Asia next year.22 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDEnergyVector service quality agreement breachVector, the Auckland gas and electricity distribution monopoly, is in discussions with the Commerce Commission.20 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionStock Takes: Contact plan a shock to systemThe so-called gentailers didn't seem such defensive, dependable investments after Contact Energy reported its interim result on Monday.19 Feb 04:00 PM
EnergyMeridian pencils in $625m capital returnMeridian Energy has raised its dividend and says it intends to return $625 million of capital to shareholders over the next five years.18 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDEnergyNZOG takes hit on falling oil priceNew Zealand Oil & Gas, the exploration company, turned in a loss in its first half after the global drop in oil prices.17 Feb 09:10 PM
BDBDEnergyMeridian earnings up, capital return possibleMeridian Energy, which generates about 30 per cent of the country's electricity, lifted first-half earnings 21 per cent.17 Feb 09:00 PM
EnergyShowdown looms for Contact EnergyContact Energy could be heading for a showdown with minority shareholders over what to do with a $1 billion pot of cash.16 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDEnergyPower shares lead fall in stock indexNew Zealand shares fell yesterday, led by Contact Energy after it flagged plans to invest offshore. Genesis Energy and Meridian Energy declined as enthusiasm for the sector cooled.16 Feb 04:00 PM
EnergyContact shares slump after profit fallContact Energy shares have fallen nearly 9 per cent today after reporting a plunge in half-year profits.15 Feb 11:20 PM
BDBDEnergyNZOG mounts full bid for CueNew Zealand Oil & Gas is fulfilling analysts' predictions that falling oil prices would prompt mergers and acquisitions by mounting a full takeover bid for Cue Energy, just two months after....12 Feb 04:00 PM
