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Solid Energy says it wants to buy Pike River

State owned Solid Energy has confirmed it wants to buy the Pike River mine, but getting it back into production would be a big job.

Mighty River aims to be a world leader in geothermal power

Telecom gains rival for ultra-fast contract

MPs target low-ball offers following Whimp's shareholder blitz

Mighty River lifts earnings outlook on strong first half

Mighty River Power is lifting its pre-tax earnings forecast by up to 7.5 per cent as it sees the benefits of $1 billion invested in new geothermal power stations.

New Zealand needs to wake up to bioenergy's potential

Brian Cox is passionate about how we could use what now is simply wasted, as well as bits of surplus land which can be used to grow sources of energy in different forms.

Christchurch earthquake: Power suppliers go easy on bills

Vector first half profit down 2.8 pc

Network company Vector's half year net profit has dropped 2.8 per cent to $98.5 million.

Petrol prices highest since 2008

Petrol prices are on the rise again, hitting their highest level for more than two years. A litre of 91 octane petrol rose 3c to $2.02 and 95 octane rose to $2.11.

Vector catches Telecom - now in running for Akl broadband

Vector, shut out late last year from the Government's ultra fast broadband plan, has now been selected for priority talks to roll out fibre in Auckland.

Vector heads to court over monopoly earnings

NZ sharemarket closes on quiet note, dips 5 points

Vector appeals regulator decisions

TrustPower feels heat with loss of 5000 clients

Record numbers switch power companies

A record number of NZ households switched electricity providers in January.

Infratil entity buys gas power plant