PremiumPremiumEnergyRio says 'no current plans' to reopen Tiwai potlineSpeculation that potline closed during Covid-19 lockdown could be opened in September.05 Aug 05:00 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
BusinessElectricity spot price probe: Fonterra can't join claim against retailersHeavyweight supporters of wholesale electricity market complaint can't join the action.10 Dec 10:28 PM
New ZealandGovt to launch inquiry into electricity pricesEnergy Minister Megan Woods wants to know if prices are fair.07 Feb 06:22 AM
BDBDEnergyVector comes out swinging at proposalVector says the revamped grid proposals released this week change nothing of substance while introducing "huge risk" to the process.15 Dec 10:01 PM
New ZealandOutages prompt Far North outrageThere are calls to make the Far North self-sufficient for power, after the whole region blacked out for 12 hours yesterday.09 Dec 04:53 AM
BusinessCompetition holds down power pricesElectricity demand is edging up but strong competition is keeping a lid on prices and could push them down this year.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandElectricity settlement win for 'wee guy'He spent 18 months without power after his electricity supplier refused to reconnect him after a storm. Now he's won an out-of-court settlement - and an apology.26 Jan 10:07 PM
EnergyBilling issues top of power complaintsThousands of Kiwi households have complained about their electricity provider in the last year, with almost half of complaints being about billing issues.10 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessBrian Gaynor: Labour-Greens proposal creates dilemmaThe Labour-Greens' proposal has created a major dilemma for potential Mighty River Power investors - should they invest in a company that could be subject to major regulatory change, including a dramatic adjustment to its business model?26 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Labour's back to the future power policy a market killerEditorial: Labour proposes to set up a single buyer, NZ Power, to purchase all electricity generation at what it deems a fair price, based on the actual cost of production.18 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandKey bats away talk of cronyismThe PM has dismissed accusations of cronyism in the Govt's choice of appointments to boards and working groups.03 Feb 04:30 PM
Banking and financeASB, Vodafone hit for millions after power price spikeSoaring wholesale power prices last week have prompted complaints from 14 organisations, including ASB bank, Telecom, Vodafone and the owner of the Marsden Point oil refinery.04 Apr 02:15 AM
EnergyRecord numbers switch power companiesA record number of NZ households switched electricity providers in January.15 Feb 01:30 AM
OpinionTamsyn Parker<i>Stock takes</i>: Brierley's back-downThe GPG shake-up is long overdue.23 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian Fallow<i>Brian Fallow</i>: Winners and losers in ETS wealth shiftOver the next two and a half years the emissions trading scheme will effect a substantial transfer of wealth.23 Jun 04:00 PM
EnergyBattle for power customers hotting upPower companies have hit back at claims that dirty tricks are being used stop customers switching suppliers.16 Jun 04:00 PM
BDBDEnergyAnother threat to electricity networkPower companies' intentions to build new power stations have collapsed over the past year, writes Patrick Smellie of Businesswire.29 Dec 07:00 PM
