PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Takeover battle brews for Comvita as founder mounts rival bid against rich-lister's investment companyFounder Alan Bougen is rallying investors to oppose the Florenz bid.23 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandGas prices hiked by average 17% for tens of thousands of householdsThe hike sees prices hit $41.40 per gigajoule for some. Latest spot price is $13.12. 20 Oct 01:45 AM
PremiumEnergy'Sigh of relief': Power firms rally as Govt rules out structural splitAn LNG import terminal is being explored to bolster dwindling local gas supply.01 Oct 04:04 AM
New Zealand'Real concern': Expert says Kiwis won’t see 'material change' in power prices after Govt review30 Sep 10:04 PM
PremiumEnergy'A big disappointment' – analyst's view on Genesis Energy's earnings outlook25 Aug 09:26 PM
Business'Ruling the roost more than ever': Former Energy Minister rips into Big Four power companies30 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessDoes your power company tell you if you're on the cheapest deal? Check our interactive28 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessContact-Manawa takeover decision delayedIf the deal proceeds, it would make Contact the second-largest generator in New Zealand. 30 Mar 10:19 PM
EnergyEnergy taskforce’s proposal to level power playing fieldBig gentailers would need to offer same products to all retail power companies.26 Feb 09:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike Fuge: Bureaucratic delays hinder NZ’s renewable energy progressOPINION: Contact Energy calls for faster action in push for renewable power.01 Feb 11:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumBusinessMarket close: NZ sharemarket dips in topsy turvy runOne day up and the next day down.13 Nov 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomBusiness leaders urge electricity investment boost amid rising demandThe country’s business leaders say there is enough capital available.02 Oct 03:59 PM
Markets with Madison$2b powerhouse: Why Contact really wants ManawaContact's chairman says it's all about hydroelectricity.12 Sep 07:00 PM
BusinessMarkets with Madison: Power mergerTwo 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.Watch12 Sep 07:00 PM
PoliticsMinister warns Electricity Authority will be ‘roadkill’ if energy prices not addressedShane Jones says it must use its powers to rein in energy generation companies' profits.21 Aug 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyContact reports increased earnings, Freightways takes 5.8% hit to net profitHydro volatility a major factor for Contact, Freightways hopes it has turned a corner.18 Aug 09:41 PM
New Zealand‘Just an estimate’: $9k shock gas bill dropped on familyContact Energy told the customer the bill was due to their gas usage being underestimated.02 Aug 04:00 AM
Markets with MadisonGas shortage has energy industry and exporters in ‘distress’ - analystSupply is at a record low and prices are at record highs.28 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyStock Takes: A new era for power utilities? And sharemarket winners and losers in Q2Power generation goes from 'nothing-to-see here' to having quite a few moving parts.04 Jul 05:00 PM
EnergyRising costs prompts Contact to rethink Wairākei development"Assessed total project costs have come in substantially higher than previously expected."16 May 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Energy crisis - Will Kiwis be able to heat their homes this winter?OPINION: As we head into winter, how will New Zealand's energy grid cope?10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careMarket close: NZ sharemarket ends roller coaster yearThe 'damp end' to the year is not just outside, but in the sharemarket too.29 Dec 02:31 AM
BusinessContact pushes out Tauhara start dateThe energy firm is tackling a range of commissioning issues at the geothermal project.09 Nov 08:37 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyCO2 shortage: Contact Energy’s proposed solution to the bubbles crisisIt's the essential ingredient to keep the bubbles in everything, from lager to lemonade.06 Nov 04:22 AM
Markets with MadisonRenewables race: The $30b electricity transitionWhy NZ power companies are undertaking a once in a generation infrastructure programme.14 Sep 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyLoss of Contact’s Stratford peaker will affect electricity market - analystOne of Contact Energy's peakers will be out of action until 2025.13 Sep 01:47 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesNZ sharemarket holds its ground in face of weaker offshore boursesThe S&P/NZX 50 Index traded steadily, closing slightly lower for the day.07 Sep 06:25 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyRenewables main focus for NZ deal-making in 2023 – law firmDLA Piper says the market is buoyant in New Zealand and Australia.19 Jun 05:00 PM
