New Zealand'We will all run dry': Locals warn fast-track energy plan risks water supplyA 2023 council report warned drops could cut off Hāwea Flat’s drinking water.18 Sep 10:25 PM
PremiumEnergy'The market is not broken': Contact pushes back on reform callsContact chairman Rob McDonald says lower prices depend on building new power capacity.16 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumEconomy'Build more renewables': Contact's strategy for energy stabilityRetail power prices rose 11% in the year to July, gas prices up 14%.18 Aug 07:00 AM
Business'Ruling the roost more than ever': Former Energy Minister rips into Big Four power companies30 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumSharesMarket close: Geopolitical tensions keep NZ market flat, US Fed decision looms18 Jun 06:09 AM
New ZealandWidespread internet outages reported across New Zealand Customers across the country began reporting problems about 7.30pm.20 May 08:52 AM
TechnologyKiwi startup lands TikTok as a clientFounder realises he has a blind spot - then corrects it.16 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Will reporting season see the end of a bear market?Fisher and Paykel Healthcare will be the main event when it reports on May 28.08 May 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Contact-Manawa deal boosts NZ sharemarket New Zealand shares ended strongly after better jobs data and on takeover news. 07 May 06:34 AM
BusinessPower play: Contact Energy given clearance to acquire Manawa Energy Contact issued a $1.86 billion scheme to take over Manawa in September 2024.06 May 08:55 PM
PremiumPremiumMarketsMarket close: Mainfreight drives another strong NZ finish Logistics firm's rally helped push the New Zealand sharemarket to a higher close. 02 May 06:12 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergy'Our planning laws are a mess': Top CEO on 'whims and fancies' stopping big projectsMike Fuge says that is not appropriate when we have such an important job ahead26 Apr 12:00 AM
BusinessContact-Manawa takeover decision delayedIf the deal proceeds, it would make Contact the second-largest generator in New Zealand. 30 Mar 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWill Contact’s plan to buy Manawa Energy get over the line?The Commerce Commission's decision is due before the end of the month.27 Mar 03:10 AM
BusinessContact to appeal $230m Southland wind farm denialContact will reapply for consent to build a 330MW wind farm near Wyndham, in Southland. 26 Mar 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessContact’s rejected wind farm project will delay NZ energy transition, industry body warnsThe proposed wind farm was declined for being in an area of 'outstanding natural feature'.19 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRecord low lake levels push regulator to strengthen power supply rulesThe move has been made to ensure consumers have reliable power in the colder months.14 Mar 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStock Takes: Will NZ corporate earnings offer green shoots for the economy?The reporting season gets fully underway next week. Will there be green shoots? 13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMarket close: Manawa Energy shares sink on merger uncertaintyTrading was solid on the NZ sharemarket the day after the Waitangi public holiday.07 Feb 05:27 AM
BDBDEnergyComCom cold on Contact Energy's proposed Manawa takeoverThe regulator is worried about market concentration.06 Feb 01:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhy Contact’s new gas contract is crucial for NZ’s energy futureGas prices have risen over 50%, impacting electricity generation costs.22 Jan 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHonoured: Transpower chair Keith Turner"When it doesn’t perform, everybody notices. When it does perform, nobody notices.”30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Contact Energy shares hit three year highThe index hit its highest point of the year after a late run.30 Dec 05:33 AM
Business2024 financials: Microsoft opens giant data centre in NZ, owned by an Irish subsidiary: Where it is and what it costPLUS: The tech giant raises its pricing.11 Dec 06:57 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyComCom calls out Contact, Nova for marketing ployThe commission has called out Contact and Nova over their GST-exclusive pricing.02 Dec 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Air NZ banks on loyal fliers for revenue boostAnalysts upgrade airline's rating but are dubious about some of its revenue plans.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTauhara geothermal station finally opens after delays and cost increasesThe cost soared from $580m to $924m but output capacity is up on original expectations.21 Nov 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMarket close: NZ sharemarket dips in topsy turvy runOne day up and the next day down.13 Nov 05:27 AM