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
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
EnergyTiwai deal gets analyst nodMeridian's deal with New Zealand Aluminium Smelters is a good short term solution to create certainty around its share market listing, says one analyst.07 Aug 11:46 PM
EnergyTiwai Pt power deal doneA $30m subsidy from the government has helped Meridian resolve its negotiations with Rio Tinto to keep the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter running until 2017.07 Aug 09:17 PM
OpinionPeter Lyons: Kiwi battlers losing power in economic apartheidWhen politicians talk about making the labour market more flexible, it means ensuring that the demand and supply of labour determines the wage rate. writes Peter Lyons.01 Aug 05:30 PM
BusinessCEOs: Press on with partial salesThere's huge support for the government's partial privatisation programme, with 84 per cent of CEOs saying it should ready other SOEs for partial sale.24 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionFrank Duffield: Compelling reasons to search for untapped resourcesHerein lies the opportunity for NZ, writes Frank Duffield. Its resource base is largely underexplored, and world-scale natural gas discoveries are quite possible.07 Jul 05:30 PM
BDBDEnergyMRP float bolsters govt cash balanceThe New Zealand government posted a smaller operating deficit than forecast in the 11 months ended May 31.04 Jul 10:40 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Prospects gloomy for SOE floats"Was it greed or was it just a case of really bad timing?" asks Liam Dann. "Probably the latter, as the Government must have been hoping for a result which would help promote the next three asset sales to New Zealanders."23 Jun 05:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNew low for MRP sharesMighty River Power shares slumped to a new low of $2.23 this morning as the local stock exchange followed world markets down, reaching its lowest point in a month.20 Jun 11:50 PM
CommoditiesPR spin costs Solid Energy $48kWell-connected lobbyists Saunders Unsworth worked with Solid Energy, Treasury and Cabinet Ministers to thwart questions about the company's problems.19 Jun 05:30 PM
