PremiumPremiumEnergyGavin Evans: Power companies prepare for life after TiwaiIt's a challenge for investors as well as power generators.20 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyThe 622 megawatt question overhanging the generation gameThe closure of the Tiwai Point smelter will usher in a new era for NZ's power generators.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyRevealed: How far Meridian was prepared to go to keep its biggest customer"We felt that it was a pretty compelling package," Meridian CEO says.10 Jul 05:46 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyTiwai Point closure: What Transpower must spend to shift excess power northEnergy prices may fall but consumer power bills may also be affected by transmission cost.09 Jul 05:52 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyPower company shares trade sharply lower on smelter closure planNew Zealand's power generators were hit hard by Tiwai's closure.09 Jul 05:42 AM
EnergyClosing Tiwai Pt could push up power prices for everyone - ContactShifting excess power north means transmission charges could climb.08 Jul 10:45 PM
EnergyMeridian under the gun for price manipulationGenerators in the gun after regulator finds water was spilled unnecessarily.29 Jun 10:06 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyPower regulator eyes end to voluntary futures marketMove may increase participation and improve pricing for industry and power retailers.21 Apr 05:38 AM
BDBDEnergyContact Energy fined $245,000 for misleading fuel discount promotionContact Energy failed to adequately disclose key information regarding discounts.04 Mar 04:56 AM
Banking and financeNZX-listed company results: Coronavirus having an impactRolling coverage of company reporting season.24 Feb 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyContinuous Disclosure: Tiwai's future overhangs NZ power generator resultsThe future of the Tiwai Point looks set to overhang the power generators this month.14 Feb 01:00 AM
EnergyContact's Barnes optimistic Tiwai can stay openContact Energy's CEO Dennis Barnes is confident Tiwai Point will remain open.10 Feb 03:54 AM
BDBDEnergyContact earnings fall $57m from last yearTight gas supplies and reduced sales volumes hit the energy company.09 Feb 08:06 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesPower surge: What happens if Rio Tinto pulls the plug on Tiwai?What are the scenarios if Rio Tinto closes its Smelter at Tiwai Point?08 Nov 04:54 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyTiwai Pt smelter needs 'tens of millions'Smelter says it needs major reduction in energy costs, warning the Government not to wait.24 Oct 05:01 AM
EnergyS&P says possible Tiwai closure exposes risks in electricity sectorRio Tinto-controlled NZAS is reviewing its its Tiwai Pt smelter.23 Oct 10:29 PM
EnergyPower price shake-up: Govt to push consumers to shop aroundMany households switch power providers; now the Government will target those who don't.02 Oct 11:00 PM
BDBDEnergyContact Energy's earnings rise 12 per centStrong performance from its generation arm has boosted Contact Energy's profit.11 Aug 07:58 PM
BDBDEnergyContact Energy boss Dennis Barnes to depart after eight yearsBarnes first joined the company in April 2011.17 Jun 07:03 PM
EnergyContact Energy charged over misleading promotionA Commerce Commission investigation has led to charges against Contact Energy.01 Apr 08:40 PM
BDBDAirlinesCompanies create forestry portfolioAir NZ, Contact Energy, Genesis Energy and Z Energy will get carbon credits for the scheme14 Mar 08:29 PM
BDBDEnergyContact Energy posts $276m profit on back of asset salesContact sold assets to simplify its business.10 Feb 08:12 PM
New ZealandCold comfort: Solo mum borrows to pay power billsKarina Tipene heats up her house by cooking dinner late for her seven young grandchildren.11 Sep 03:05 AM
BDBDEnergyEnergy firm makes changes to help lower carbon footprintTighter focus on commercial and industrial business is part of its broader strategy.13 Aug 05:00 PM
EnergyNew Zealand's energy future: It's electrifyingElectricity use is set to double in NZ as petrol use falls and gas and coal is phased out22 May 05:00 PM
EnergyNgati Tahu, Contact helping Kenya's MaasaiA Bay of Plenty iwi has enlisted Contact Energy's support to help Kenya's Maasai people.04 Feb 09:27 PM
Aged careStock Takes: NZX's Fang stocks long in the tooth?Our take on what is happening on the markets this week.19 Oct 05:00 PM
BDBDEnergyContact board happy with strategic directionChairman Ralph Norris said the direction supports a new distribution policy.10 Oct 09:54 PM
New ZealandSeymour says English 'toadying' to WinstonThe Act leader questions whether Bill English has spent any time with voters.24 Aug 08:01 AM
BDBDEnergyContact looks to tighten market after 'crappy quarter'"Every now and again, you're going to have a crappy quarter," said boss Dennis Barnes.14 Aug 02:19 AM
BDBDEnergyContact takes 10pc hit, hydro shortage bitesContact Energy reported a 10 per cent fall in underlying earnings.13 Aug 09:03 PM
EnergyPower companies fail to impress customersBig power companies fail to impress customers a Consumer NZ survey finds.06 Jul 02:55 AM
BDBDEnergyLakes expected to hit Contact earningsLow inflows of water into the South Island's hydro lakes are expected to knock Contact.24 May 12:16 AM
BDBDEnergyLoyalty schemes war: Contact fires backContact Energy is enticing customers off Fly Buys with 50 cents a litre off fuel.03 Apr 11:14 PM