EnergyShearer signed up in sale processLabour Leader David Shearer says the fact someone was able to pre-register for Mighty River shares in his name shows how "shonky" the sales process is.11 Mar 11:00 PM
Energy390,000 sign petition against asset salesThe Government will push ahead with asset sales regardless of a referendum on the issue, Finance Minister Bill English says.11 Mar 10:49 PM
EnergyElder officially called to front committeeThe former head of Solid Energy has been called to front up to a parliamentary committee to answer questions on the failing coal company after opposition was dropped.10 Mar 10:00 PM
EnergyEnergy efficiency touted as 'killer app' for businessNZ firms are missing out on $1.6 billion in potential energy savings by not putting in place simple measures which a conservation group says could prove equivalent to a "killer app" for business.10 Mar 04:30 PM
EnergyMighty River admits riskMighty River Power has admitted its $250 million investment in geothermal exploration in Chile could come to nothing, but believes it is worth the risk given Chile's massive geothermal resources and energy demands.09 Mar 04:30 PM
EnergyPM 'relaxed' about Elder speakingPrime Minister John Key says he has no problem with former Solid Energy boss Don Elder appearing before a select committee to answer questions.08 Mar 04:41 AM
EnergyZ Energy confirms NZX listing planGas station chain Z Energy has confirmed this morning that it is being prepared for a sharemarket listing by its main shareholders, Infratil and the NZ Super Fund.07 Mar 10:30 PM
EnergyRunning hot - Mighty River's geothermal gemsGeothermal is the ultimate renewable energy source - and one reason why Mighty River Power is kicking off the government's asset sales. Energy reporter Grant Bradley visits the company's brand-new plant07 Mar 06:30 PM
EnergyFormer chief could be forced to speakFormer chief executive of Solid Energy Don Elder could be forced to appear before a government select committee.07 Mar 06:25 AM
EnergyJenny Shipley quizzed on reputationFormer PM Dame Jenny Shipley was quizzed about her reputation as a company director today when she appeared before the commerce select committee at Parliament.07 Mar 02:05 AM
OpinionMai Chen: Amber light flashing over salesThe unresolved issue of Maori water rights may yet have an impact on Mighty River's future operating costs.06 Mar 04:30 PM
EnergySolid Energy payout details kept secretSolid Energy wants to keep secret details of the final payment made to former chief executive Don Elder.05 Mar 04:30 PM
EnergyLabour calls for ex-Solid Energy chief to appear before committeeThe Labour Party is calling for Solid Energy's former chief executive Don Elder to appear before the commerce select committee when its financial review is heard in March.01 Mar 02:05 AM
EnergyOpencast Pike River mine mootedOfficials are investigating a proposal which could lead to the Pike River mine being turned into an opencast coal pit stretching into a national park.27 Feb 04:30 PM
EnergyRyall denies pay rise approval for Solid Energy's ElderState Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall has denied allegations from the Opposition that the former chairman of financially troubled Solid Energy approved a big pay rise for chief executive Don Elder as one of his last acts in the job.27 Feb 05:12 AM
EnergyMaori Council water appeal dismissedThe Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal by the New Zealand Maori Council to block the Mighty River Power partial privatisation.27 Feb 03:15 AM
EnergyGenesis pledges attractive returnGenesis Energy chairwoman Dame Jenny Shipley says the state-owned enterprise is ready for partial sale but was coy on whether she would lead the company on the sharemarket.26 Feb 04:30 PM
EnergyClaim coal chairman's last move to tick pay rise rejectedThe former chairman of financially troubled Solid Energy approved a big pay rise for chief executive Don Elder in one of his last acts in the job, Labour claims.26 Feb 04:30 PM
EnergyKey encouraged expansion of Solid Energy plans - NormanThe Government was worried about Solid Energy's ambitious investment plans and rosy view of coal prices as far back as 2009.26 Feb 12:04 AM
EnergyShipley - Judge me on resultsGenesis Energy chair Jenny Shipley says the state owned enterprise is ready for partial sale but is coy on whether she will be leading the company on the sharemarket.25 Feb 10:50 PM
EnergyGenesis Energy profits up 85pcGenesis Energy has turned in a tidy-looking result for the six months to December 31, with net profit after tax up 85 per cent to $71 million.25 Feb 09:00 PM
EnergyNormal lake flows boost Meridian profitThe state-owned electricity generator and retailer yesterday reported an underlying net profit after tax of $88 million for the latest half-year after non-cash items25 Feb 04:30 PM
BDBDEnergyMeridian: We're ready for privatisationMeridian Energy says it's ready for partial privatisation and expects a significant uplift in operating earnings after transmission outages knocked its performance.24 Feb 08:55 PM
EnergyKey distances Govt from Telecom cutsPrime Minister John Key has denied that the Solid Energy crisis and Telecom job cuts are a black mark against the Government's handling of the economy.22 Feb 05:39 AM
EnergyHuntly miners fearing the worstHuntly East miners are bracing themselves for more redundancies as the Government scrambles to fix Solid Energy.22 Feb 02:10 AM
