EnergyMighty River deadline loomsA flurry of last-minute pre-registrations for Mighty River Power shares is expected ahead of the Friday close-off.18 Mar 09:10 AM
EnergyPower behind Mighty River boardMighty River Power chairwoman Joan Withers has a formidable reputation for being one of the best communicators in business.17 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionPaul Glass: More scrutiny will help everyoneTransparency and engagement are important ingredients in building a successful business that serves the needs of all stakeholders, writes Paul Glass.17 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Enough talk - action needed on water issuesEditorial: Two recent events ought to have injected some urgency into the quest for cleaner, fairer and better use of New Zealand's most valuable resource, water.14 Mar 04:30 PM
BusinessSolid Energy opposed debt planFormer Solid Energy chairman John Palmer has told MPs he opposed the Government's 2009 direction that the state owned coal miner take on more debt.14 Mar 02:35 AM
Energy'Big appetite' for Mighty River sharesThe record number of pre-registrations for Mighty River Power shares shows there is strong appetite for well-structured businesses, says one fund manager.13 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMinisters pressured Solid EnergyGovernment ministers urged Solid Energy to take on more debt and to pay bigger dividends despite company warnings that falling coal prices threatened profitability.13 Mar 03:16 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Solid Energy duo deserve their sayThe fundamental conflict between the Govt's political imperatives and Solid Energy's commercial imperatives needs to be probed further, writes Fran O'Sullivan.12 Mar 04:30 PM
EnergyAsset sales petition arrives at ParliamentThe 68 boxes carried onto Parliament's forecourt this afternoon contained 393,000 signatures. It is thought to be the biggest ever petition in support of a citizen's initiated referendum.12 Mar 12:46 AM
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
New ZealandEx-Solid Energy boss agrees to grillingFormer Solid Energy boss Don Elder has confirmed he will go to Parliament to answer questions about the company's problems.11 Mar 07:40 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
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Wise warning from the pastThe frenzy of preregistration for the Mighty River Power float spoke volumes about the mood of stock market investors. Bernard Hickey gives his view.09 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
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Challenge holding onto investors after floatMighty River Power needs to promote loyalty bonus scheme...09 Mar 02:08 AM
OpinionTamsyn ParkerStock Takes: Mighty River lolly scrambleThe Government's confirmation that Mighty River Power is finally on the block has spurred a rash of activity among brokers.07 Mar 08:30 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
BusinessWithers defends move to lift Mighty River dividendsMighty River Power chairwoman Joan Withers has defended the decision to raise the company's dividend policy.07 Mar 05:00 PM
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
CompaniesMighty River board's $1200 paydayMighty River's directors are receiving additional fees of $1200 for each day they spend working to prepare the company for its sale, it was revealed today.07 Mar 01:25 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
CompaniesFloat warning for novice investorsIf you don't have a broker, you may not be able to sell Mighty River shares quickly, says one fund manager.06 Mar 04:30 PM
CompaniesSite jams as 100,000 rush for sharesOne hundred thousand kiwis have now pre-registered for a stake in Mighty River Power as massive public interest puts pressure on the share sale website.05 Mar 09:30 PM
CompaniesInterest in shares a 'good sign', says KeyPrime Minister John Key says the rush on pre-registration for Mighty River Power shares is a reflection of the interest in the float but he will not speculate on whether there is a danger it will be over-subscribed.05 Mar 09:25 PM
