EnergyMeridian float price sinks to lower endThe deal will raise $1.88 billion instead of the maximum $2.25 billion for the 49 per cent share, and values Meridian at $3.84 billion.23 Oct 04:30 PM
EnergyLabour + Greens hurt share float - GovtThe chances of the Govt raising $5 billion to $7 billion from its partial assets sales is looking dimmer after details of No 2 sale, Meridian, were announced last night.23 Oct 04:30 PM
BDBDEnergyMeridian sale raises $1.88bMeridian shares will be issued at a listing price of $1.50, the bottom of the indicative range, and with a much smaller investor pool than the government had hoped for.23 Oct 07:03 AM
EnergyBlow-up over oil blowout studyA Greenpeace-commissioned report shows dramatic blow-out effects of a deep-sea oil spill, but the industry says it's "science fiction".22 Oct 09:05 PM
Banking and financeSolid Energy secures restructuring dealSolid Energy has secured its restructuring deal with most of its banks and the Government following a series of meetings today in Christchurch.22 Oct 04:01 AM
BDBDEnergyKiwi biotech named in world's hottestAuckland bio-fuels pioneer Lanzatech has been named the second "hottest" bio-technology company in the world and 4th hottest for bio-chemicals.22 Oct 12:03 AM
EnergyUK commits to nuclear power despite FukushimaBritain has struck an agreement to build a new nuclear power plant - the first such deal in the European Union since the disaster at Fukushima prompted a major rethink of the energy source's merits.21 Oct 07:34 PM
EnergyMighty River could affect Meridian priceSources said the Meridian general offer could attract up to $280 million which, when taken with the broker allocation of $565m, could see up to $850m out of the $1.25 billion offer in retail ownership.18 Oct 06:30 AM
OpinionTamsyn ParkerStock Takes: Good signs on last day of Meridian offerClosing day for the Meridian offer, the Vector media blackout, Diligent and Abano.17 Oct 04:30 PM
EnergyCopper internet intervention slammedChorus would get "windfall gains" and have an incentive to "go slow" building the ultra-fast broadband network if the Govt intervenes in the copper internet market, says Vector.17 Oct 03:30 AM
OpinionJamie Whyte: Economic ignorance skews asset victoryIt is deliciously funny to see befuddled Green Party politicians advocating policies that subsidise precisely what they want to discourage, writes Jamie Whyte.13 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Meridian political risk takes shine off powerPeople contemplating investment in Meridian Energy shares need to think long and hard about political risk, writes Brian Fallow.09 Oct 08:30 PM
EnergyShare notices sent to junk foldersA glitch means some Mighty River Power shareholders have yet to receive notification of how many shares they bought during the company's float.06 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionTamsyn ParkerStock Takes: Research overloadPotential investors in Meridian Energy have plenty of reading material.03 Oct 04:30 PM
EnergyMeridian float given analyst tickIndependent research house Morningstar has come out in favour of the upcoming Meridian Energy float, saying it is likely to appeal to long-term investors seeking yield.02 Oct 04:30 PM
EnergySolid Energy gets $100m Govt loanThe Government has loaned stricken state owned coal miner Solid Energy $100 million as part of a restructuring package announced this morning.01 Oct 12:11 AM
EnergyGovt sets date for asset sale referendumPrime Minister John Key has confirmed the Citizens Initiated Referendum over asset sales will take place in late November and early December this year.30 Sep 04:13 AM
EnergyEarly demand for MeridianThe Government says there has been strong early demand for its Meridian share offer, which opens today.29 Sep 04:30 PM
Energy'Strong interest' in sharesClose to half of the Meridian share offer has been claimed by New Zealand retail investors ahead of the offer opening tomorrow.29 Sep 02:51 AM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Political risk at the heart of Meridian Energy floatMeridian Energy's IPO is all about political risk.28 Sep 01:13 AM
EnergyMeridian Energy float cost may hit $41.5mThe Government has driven a harder bargain in setting the fees for selling up to 49 per cent of Meridian Energy.23 Sep 05:30 PM
EnergyCustomer focus for new Transpower chiefTranspower has appointed chemical company executive Alison Andrew to replace chief executive Patrick Strange.23 Sep 05:30 PM
EnergyMeridian's assets pack a lot of gruntWhen Meridian chief executive Mark Binns says the country's biggest power generator has some "grunty" assets, he's not kidding.20 Sep 11:56 PM
EnergyDividend yields up to 13.4% in Meridian saleRetail investors are being offered Meridian Energy shares at a dividend yield of 6.5 per cent this financial year and 7.2 per cent next year.20 Sep 05:30 PM
