AirlinesGovt Air NZ selldown still in hangarThe Government is still working through the best way to sell down its stake in Air New Zealand but says it will be a faster sales process than the power companies.16 Sep 05:30 PM
SharesMeridian listing due next monthThe Government's decision to move earlier than signalled on the Meridian Energy float shows there is positive interest in the float but pricing will remain key16 Sep 05:30 PM
EnergyMeridian listing date announcedThe Government has today announced a timeline for the Meridian float, in which it hopes to raise around $2.3 billion.16 Sep 04:30 AM
EnergyTreasury rejected Tiwai Point planTreasury advised the Government not to pay the owners of the Tiwai Point smelter to keep the business running, documents released this afternoon show.12 Sep 05:17 AM
New ZealandJournal won't be lost in closurePrime Minister John Key said yesterday that the <i>School Journal</i> would continue despite the decision to close the state-owned enterprise that produced it.04 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Key in for mauling as asset sales hit centre stageIf history is any guide, the upcoming referendum on the sale of state owned assets will achieve a huge vote in favour of no more sale.03 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandAsset sale poll tops limit, but Key hits backPrime Minister John Key says the asset sales referendum will be an "utter waste of money" and the sales process could be completed before it is held.02 Sep 05:30 PM
EnergyMeridian bonanza tippedInvestors in soon-to-be-floated Meridian Energy could receive a net dividend yield of up to 6.8 per cent, based on analyst valuations.02 Sep 05:30 PM
EnergyReferendum to be held on asset salesFive months after the first share float of Mighty River Power a referendum on asset sales is to go ahead - news accidentally tweeted by the Greens co-leader.02 Sep 12:00 AM
BusinessHelen Twose: Finance role not just numbersFor a man who claims to have become an accountant out of sheer laziness, Paul Chambers has a lot on his plate.29 Aug 09:15 PM
EnergyThe power player - Mark BinnsNo sooner had Mark Binns taken over as chief executive of Meridian Energy in January last year, than he was confronted with the lowest inflows into its hydro lakes in more than 80 years.29 Aug 05:30 PM
SharesMighty River shares up as profit risesMighty River shares are up nearly 2 per cent this morning after a good profit announcement.27 Aug 10:55 PM
SharesMighty River shares slump to new lowShares in Mighty River Power traded at $2.18 this morning, their lowest point since listing on May 10.27 Aug 01:00 AM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Mighty River makes Meridian a hard sellPrime Minister John Key and Finance Minister Bill English have revealed a new strategy for the Meridian Energy share offering.23 Aug 10:28 PM
EnergyMeridian may be worth $2b less than year agoMeridian Energy - the jewel in the Government's portfolio of crown assets - may be worth nearly $2 billion less than it was valued at a year ago when it is finally listed.21 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Govt baiting the Meridian shares hookA big questionmark remains as to the wisdom of rushing another and bigger float in a state-owned generator so soon after Mighty River Power, writes John Armstrong.20 Aug 05:30 PM
EnergyGovt sugars Meridian dealThe Government has turned up the sweeteners to attract retail investors to the Meridian Energy sharemarket float but analysts say punters need to remain wary of the potential downsides.20 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionTamsyn ParkerTamsyn Parker: Buyer beware the Meridian floatMarkets writer Tamsyn Parker says details for Meridian Energy's share market float provide both a huge incentive and the potential for a huge disaster for investors, writes Tamsyn Parker.20 Aug 02:00 AM
EnergyMeridian float - 60pc up frontDetails of the Meridian Energy share float have been released, and new shareholders will only have to pay 60 per cent up front for a stake in our biggest power company.20 Aug 01:05 AM
New ZealandSolid Energy to cut 93 more jobsNinety-three people will lose their jobs at Huntly East Underground Mine in more cutbacks announced today by struggling State-owned coal miner Solid Energy.15 Aug 02:02 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Questions on Govt asset fund spendingA Treasury document obtained by Labour details a host of "initiatives" in this year's Budget which would be paid for by the asset sales fund, writes John Armstrong.13 Aug 05:30 PM
EnergyAsset sales: Where the money is goingFunding generated by the Government's asset sales programme now extends to the $40 million bill for the Mighty River share loyalty bonus scheme.13 Aug 12:58 AM
OpinionStock Takes: Smelter deal clears way for Meridian listingMeridian's deal with Rio Tinto to keep the Tiwai Point smelter open until January 2017 has cleared the way for its sharemarket listing.08 Aug 05:30 PM
EnergyMeridian IPO tipped for late OctMeridian Energy could be listed on the sharemarket before the end of October after clearing a big hurdle by finalising contract talks over the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter.08 Aug 05:30 PM
