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Is Meridian generating 'super profits'?

Industry group claims 'accelerating super profits' at New Zealand's largest generator.

Contact lifts profit by 24%, makes a case for 'ThermalCo'

Contact Energy put in a solid earnings result for the 2021 year,

Contact Energy earnings lift by $107m

Contact lifted its earnings by 24 per cent and wants NZ's thermal assets to consolidate.

Lake Onslow project 'kneecapping' a solution to power problem

The Government's plans for energy may be contributing to the problems seen on Monday.

Contact Energy links loans to sustainable performance

Contact Energy now has all its loans in a sustainable finance portfolio.

Local Focus: Is geothermal really green energy?

One geothermal station is almost as bad as burning gas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Stock Takes: Contact, Meridian cleared; Cavalier CEO resigns

Contact and Meridian have been cleared following an investigation by the regulator.

Inside Story: How Govt planned to directly subsidise Rio Tinto's transmission costs

Officials warned there was no way to smooth smelter's departure than a taxpayer payment.

Influential ETFs driving NZ power company rollercoaster

ETFs have taken the New Zealand power companies on a roller-coaster ride this month.

Market insight: Local stocks rally as US indices trek higher

Investors look to take profits after strong energy sector-led run.

Ignoring alarms led to massive overflow, court hears

Waikato River ran brown for two days after Contact's geothermal water and sediment spill.

Why Contact Energy is suddenly flavour of the month

Contact shares have rallied on speculation that it main join a key investment index.

Meridian chair pours cold water on pumped hydro plan

Meridian says Labour's plan for pumped hydro at Lake Onslow would carry big risks.

Electricity sector faces 'black swan' event - Contact CEO

The electricity sector is facing a 'black swan' event - Contact CEO Mike Fuge says.

Contact, Meridian shares rally as Transpower hastens upgrade

Contact and Meridian shares have rallied on the back of a Transpower grid upgrade.

Thinking big: Why the sudden interest in pumping water uphill?

An ambitious concept is suddenly being held up as a jobs rich nation building project.