PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Reporting season reveals economic recovery winners and laggardsTourism is the standout bright spot, while new-build construction still lags.05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: How asset recycling can help solve the infrastructure deficitA 2012 law forces taxpayers to buy Genesis shares to keep a 51% Crown stake.04 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumStock takesStock Takes: Power giants tap $925m as investors back sector's growth storyMorningstar says Meridian is fairly valued with a forward dividend yield of 4%.26 Feb 04:00 PM
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Herald NOWContact energy reports soaring profits, hints at price hikes| Herald NOWWatch16 Feb 06:27 PM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerEarnings clues: Where to look for real signs the economy is turning the corner15 Feb 03:00 PM
PremiumStock takesStock Takes: Takeover battle brews for Comvita as founder mounts rival bid against rich-lister's investment company23 Oct 06:00 PM
Energy'This is bold': Meridian hails Govt move to unlock energy investmentNicola Willis confirmed the Crown will maintain its 51% stake in power firms.30 Sep 10:15 PM
New Zealand'Real concern': Expert says Kiwis won’t see 'material change' in power prices after Govt reviewThe Government's energy plans are 'tinkering around the edges' – Labour's Megan Woods.30 Sep 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergy'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
PremiumPremiumEnergy'A big disappointment' – analyst's view on Genesis Energy's earnings outlookThe midpoint of its guidance range was $62m below consensus estimates.25 Aug 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: What to watch out for this reporting seasonWill this month's company reporting season reveal a turnaround for the sharemarket?31 Jul 11:00 PM
Business'Ruling the roost more than ever': Former Energy Minister rips into Big Four power companiesMarket reform is seen by some as the only real way to see power prices come down.30 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessDoes your power company tell you if you're on the cheapest deal? Check our interactiveThe graphic shows which companies do a best-plan check and help struggling customers. 28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyNZ's LNG import plan could cost up to $1b, report revealsSmaller LNG options would cost more per gigajoule but need less infrastructure.10 Jul 04:00 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
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
