New ZealandQuake has far-reaching underground impactThe impact quakes can have on city structures has been made frighteningly clear over recent years.13 Mar 08:41 PM
BDBDEnergyContact shareholders can expect higher dividendsContact Energy shareholders can expect an increase in annual dividend policy later in the current financial year.13 Feb 04:43 AM
BDBDEnergyContact profit lifts by 12pcContact Energy posted a 12 per cent gain in first-half underlying profit and trimmed capital expenditure in the face of weaker sales.12 Feb 08:14 PM
BDBDEnergyContact Energy considers $100m bond offerContact Energy, which last year said it would focus on reducing debt, is considering a $100 million offer of bonds it plans to list on the NZX debt market.07 Feb 12:27 AM
BDBDEnergyElectricity demand keeps pressure onNew Zealand's relatively flat demand for electricity continues to weigh on the electricity companies.27 Jan 12:17 AM
BDBDConstructionShares mixed in light tradingNZ shares were mixed in holiday trading with yield stocks05 Jan 04:00 PM
BDBDEnergyContact turns focus towards debt reductionContact Energy's near-term focus was reducing debt, to ensure it maintains its investment grade status from credit rating agency Standard & Poor's.11 Oct 10:30 PM
OpinionDennis Barnes: Staying safe on the jobCOMMENT: By moving away from blame, to workers and leaders problem-solving together, everyone is happier and safer, working more constructively.03 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDEnergyContact Energy earnings stable - gains new customersThere are signs that electricity demand may be starting to grow again after a long period of declne.14 Aug 09:30 PM
OpinionStock Takes: Bid for Diligent looking goodReading Diligent Corporation's acquisition announcement this week, you could be forgiven for assuming it was a done deal, signed and sealed.18 Feb 09:30 PM
BDBDEnergyContact Energy reports $116m lossContact's selling its Auckland power station to a property developer.14 Feb 08:10 PM
EnergyContact Energy shares slide six per centContact Energy's stock price slumped as the power firm failed to meet market forecasts amid tough competition and higher than expected costs related to bad debt and the separation from Origin Energy.07 Dec 08:00 AM
EnergyExecutive Success: Finishing what Tana startedContact Energy looked to be nailing health and safety.03 Dec 08:30 PM
BDBDEnergyInvestors push electricity shares higherNew Zealand shares rose yesterday, led by A2 Milk Co, after it raised $40 million in an oversubscribed placement.09 Oct 04:45 PM
EnergyPressure builds for change at ContactContact Energy is facing growing pressure from institutional investors over its governance structure.06 Sep 05:00 PM
EnergyGreat opportunity for ContactContact Energy chief executive Dennis Barnes says the firm now has the chance to steer its own course.17 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDEnergy'Disappointing' year a watershed for ContactIt's been a tough year for Contact Energy, with profits falling 43 per cent. But CEO Dennis Barnes says improvements are expected across all parts of the business next year.17 Aug 12:15 AM
EnergyContact: 30 jobs affectedOf the 33 employees based at the site, 26 roles will be disestablished and seven employees will moved within the company.16 Aug 11:48 PM
EnergyIs gas losing its grunt?Contact Energy's decision to close its Otahuhu power station is the latest in an industry-wide move away from gas.16 Aug 11:22 PM
OpinionStock Takes: Contact plan good for investorsContact Energy has said goodbye to Australian shareholder Origin and signalled a revision of its dividend policy which will be welcomed by shareholders.06 Aug 08:15 PM
BDBDEnergyOrigin takes A$270m hit on exitOrigin Energy will book a A$270m impairment from selling out of Contact Energy.05 Aug 05:00 PM
EnergyOrigin sell-down boon for KiwisContact Energy will have more New Zealand shareholders on its register after Australia's Origin Energy sold its controlling stake for $1.8 billion.04 Aug 05:00 PM
Energy$1.8b for Contact Energy stakeAustralia's Origin Energy has sold is Contact Energy shares to underwriters Macquarie Capital for $1.8 billion, ending months of speculation.04 Aug 12:57 AM
EnergyPower deal keeps smelter aliveA revised contract between Meridian Energy and the owners of the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter extends the smelter's operating life for at least another year from 2017.03 Aug 05:00 PM
EnergyContact Energy stake sale talk buildsSpeculation is building that a block sale of ASX-listed Origin Energy's 53pc stake in New Zealand's Contact Energy may be imminent.20 Jul 02:38 AM
EnergyTrailblazer works in two worldsFor Tina Porou, leadership is a daily balancing act.12 Jul 05:00 PM
EnergyHorror day for power company investorsMore than half a billion dollars has been wiped off the value of NZX-listed electricity firms today.25 Jun 07:23 AM
EnergyContact to hand back $367m to shareholdersContact Energy's 70,000 shareholders will get a 50c-a-share special dividend tomorrow as its majority owner examines options to quit its stake in the company.21 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDEnergyInvestors sell up in bid to cement gainsNew Zealand shares fell yesterday, as Contact Energy and Mighty River Power were sold by investors looking to crystallise recent gains.15 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDEnergyOrigin says it's committed to ContactDespite speculation about its future in NZ, Origin Energy says it's committed to its investment in Contact Energy.08 Jun 09:00 PM
BDBDEnergyContact shares rocket on return plansContact Energy shares jumped more than 14 per cent after announcing it will increase returns to shareholders.24 May 09:24 PM
BDBDConstructionPowercos rally to push market higherNew Zealand shares rose yesterday, paced by Genesis Energy, Contact Energy and Mighty River Power in a relief rally as Meridian Energy's instalment came due.18 May 05:00 PM
