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
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
