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$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.

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.

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.

‘Just an estimate’: $9k shock gas bill dropped on family

Contact Energy told the customer the bill was due to their gas usage being underestimated.

Gas shortage has energy industry and exporters in ‘distress’ - analyst

Supply is at a record low and prices are at record highs.

Stock Takes: A new era for power utilities? And sharemarket winners and losers in Q2

Power generation goes from 'nothing-to-see here' to having quite a few moving parts.

Rising costs prompts Contact to rethink Wairākei development

"Assessed total project costs have come in substantially higher than previously expected."

Editorial: 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?