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Power play: Contact Energy given clearance to acquire Manawa Energy
Contact issued a $1.86 billion scheme to take over Manawa in September 2024.
Market close: Mainfreight drives another strong NZ finish
Logistics firm's rally helped push the New Zealand sharemarket to a higher close.
Stock Takes: Will NZ corporate earnings offer green shoots for the economy?
The reporting season gets fully underway next week. Will there be green shoots?
Market close: Manawa Energy shares sink on merger uncertainty
Trading was solid on the NZ sharemarket the day after the Waitangi public holiday.
ComCom cold on Contact Energy's proposed Manawa takeover
The regulator is worried about market concentration.
Why Contact’s new gas contract is crucial for NZ’s energy future
Gas prices have risen over 50%, impacting electricity generation costs.
Honoured: Transpower chair Keith Turner
"When it doesn’t perform, everybody notices. When it does perform, nobody notices.”
Market close: Contact Energy shares hit three year high
The index hit its highest point of the year after a late run.
Microsoft opens giant data centre in NZ, owned by an Irish subsidiary: Where it is and what it cost
PLUS: The tech giant raises its pricing.
ComCom calls out Contact, Nova for marketing ploy
The commission has called out Contact and Nova over their GST-exclusive pricing.
Stock Takes: Air NZ banks on loyal fliers for revenue boost
Analysts upgrade airline's rating but are dubious about some of its revenue plans.
Tauhara geothermal station finally opens after delays and cost increases
The cost soared from $580m to $924m but output capacity is up on original expectations.
Contact's latest geothermal project up and running
Contact Energy's boss says it's an exciting time for geothermal energy.
Business leaders urge electricity investment boost amid rising demand
The country’s business leaders say there is enough capital available.
$2b powerhouse: Why Contact really wants Manawa
Contact's chairman says it's all about hydroelectricity.
Markets with Madison: Power merger
Two electricity companies could join forces to become the second-largest player. Contact Energy’s CEO and chairman explain why they’ve been trying to take over Manawa in secret.
Methanex proposes idling one plant indefinitely, job cuts
The nation's biggest gas user will go down to one plant.
Will Contact's plan for Manawa get over the line?
Contact's $2.3b plan may struggle to get Commerce Commission clearance.
Contact Energy makes $1.86 billion play for Manawa
Contact says it wants a more diversified, resilient and efficient business.
Minister warns Electricity Authority will be ‘roadkill’ if energy prices not addressed
Shane Jones says it must use its powers to rein in energy generation companies' profits.
Power squeeze prompts Tīwai Point to cut production again
NZAS agrees to curtail aluminium production at country’s biggest power user.
Contact reports increased earnings, Freightways takes 5.8% hit to net profit
Hydro volatility a major factor for Contact, Freightways hopes it has turned a corner.
Earnings preview: NZ's big four power companies set to reveal all
Hydro lake levels and gas supply will feature in upcoming power company results.
Contact to go ahead with airport solar farm
Company pushes 'go' on $271 million solar project at Christchurch Airport.
Power problems: How high electricity prices hurt generation companies
Earnings could be impacted - and relief might be a while away.
Contact Energy pulls the plug on reconnection, disconnection fees
'A compassionate step that will make a tangible difference.'