OpinionChris Barton: Power competition needs proper regulationThe Labour-Greens' proposal for the electricity industry should be the start of a consumer-led revolution, writes Chris Barton.06 May 01:30 PM
OpinionNick McDonald: Mighty River and owning sharesNick McDonald on a few things to consider before investing in Mighty River shares.05 May 09:30 PM
Personal FinanceHow to invest in shares: Part 1Today we launch part one of our latest video series - a beginner's guide to investing in the sharemarket.05 May 08:35 PM
SharesStrong demand tipped for NZ share floatsThe past few years have seen some successful floats in New Zealand - notably Summerset, Trade Me and the Fonterra Shareholders' Fund.05 May 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: National carrier flying high in good climateThe airline industry is on a roll and Air New Zealand is a major beneficiary of the improved outlook.03 May 05:30 PM
BusinessInvesting in shares - a beginner's guide Part 4Check out the fourth and final video in our latest series - a beginner's guide to investing in shares. Watch02 May 09:42 PM
BusinessInvesting in shares - Beginner's guide Part 3Today we launch part three of our latest video series, a beginner's guide to investing in shares. How do I choose which companies to invest in? What does it mean to have a diversified portfolio? And who looks after my shares? Watch02 May 09:39 PM
EnergyPower plan an 'ambush'New Zealand's leading business lobby groups say the Labour Party and the Greens have "ambushed" businesses with their controversial electricity policy which they claim sets a "disturbing precedent" for further intervention.02 May 05:30 PM
EnergyBusiness leaders slam power planLabour and the Greens have defended their controversial electricity policy after New Zealand's business leaders issued an open letter asking them to withdraw it.02 May 01:46 AM
OpinionEditorial: Right time to sell Air NZ to mum and dadEditorial: When the Government confirmed its mixed-ownership model strategy, it was taken for granted that Air New Zealand would be the tail-end Charlie.28 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandProtesters 'privatise' road to National Party conferenceKeep Our Assets protesters at the National Party's Mainland Region conference say their mock toll booth was so well-received it may be used again.28 Apr 03:11 AM
BusinessBrian Gaynor: Labour-Greens proposal creates dilemmaThe Labour-Greens' proposal has created a major dilemma for potential Mighty River Power investors - should they invest in a company that could be subject to major regulatory change, including a dramatic adjustment to its business model?26 Apr 05:30 PM
EnergyHow best to calculate electricity cost?If Meridian Energy had already floated, it's a fair bet that its share price would have dropped after the Opposition unveiled its electricity policy a week ago.25 Apr 05:30 PM
EnergyBroker: Price cuts coming anywayA broking firm says a 10 per cent reduction in power prices could be achieved in the current electricity market - meaning the Labour-Greens proposal is unnecessary.23 Apr 09:45 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Labour, Greens push up NZ's risk factorBoth opposition parties will be hoping enough potential investors turn off the pending float so they can declare it a disaster, writes Fran O'Sullivan.23 Apr 09:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Shearer electrifying free-market debate"What just happened?" asks Brian Rudman. "Bland, colourless Labour leader David Shearer has suddenly been transmogrified into a working-class hero."23 Apr 05:30 PM
EnergyPower plan: War of words continuesThe war of words over the Opposition's electricity market reform plan has flared again as political opponents traded fire over the plan's economic impact.23 Apr 02:24 AM
BDBDEnergyKey: Power plan 'harder than it looks'Mighty River Power expects it would take at least five years for the Labour and Green party's new electricity policies to be enacted, and John Key says it won't happen.22 Apr 10:35 PM
New ZealandSpooked investors off the hookInvestors who applied for Mighty River Power shares have been given a deadline to withdraw their applications if concerned about the Labour-Greens' power policy plans.22 Apr 05:30 PM
Banking and financeOptimism about aluminium fades as economies falterAs Rio Tinto and Meridian Energy haggle over the price of power for the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter, optimism about the metal's future has faded.22 Apr 05:30 PM
EnergyWarning on Mighty River float's big cutLabour's proposed shake-up of the energy sector could slash up to 20 per cent off the value of Mighty River Power although analysts rate the chances of the Opposition's plan going ahead at less than 50 per cent.22 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Political divide is widening needlesslyPolitical commentators have been quick to point out that New Zealand voters now have a real choice, writes Liam Dann. Sometimes it seems we have two poor choices.21 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionMatt McCarten: An energy plan to hit profiteersMatt McCarten looks at the plans of Labour and the Greens to set up an electricity agency, NZ Power, if they are elected next year.20 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Regulating electricity big step backwardsJohn Key's partial privatisation programme was dealt a major blow this week when the Labour Party announced proposals to regulate the industry, writes Brian Gaynor.19 Apr 05:30 PM
EnergyPower plan hits Kiwis' savings - GovtMillions of dollars of NZers' savings have been wiped after Labour and the Greens announced plans to reform the wholesale electricity market, the Government says.19 Apr 06:55 AM
