BDBDEnergy$625m Meridian shareholder bonanzaProfits and earning are up at Meridian Energy. And shareholders are in line for a special dividend.18 Aug 09:25 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
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Tiwai deal a lifeline for allIt is not only Southlanders who can breathe a sigh of relief that the Tiwai Pt smelter received a stay of execution this week, writes Brian Fallow.07 Aug 12:01 AM
AgribusinessCoal no longer king in HuntlyGenesis Energy announced its last two coal-burning electricity generators at Huntly Power Station will be shut down.05 Aug 10:15 PM
EnergyKiwis profit from switchingOne in five Auckland households switched power companies last year, helping them save an average of $136 in the process.28 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Watts wrong should be put rightMost consumers are happy with their power companies, says a Consumer magazine survey , but the bigger the company the less likely they are to be satisfied.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPower companies losing customer satisfactionThe price of power is helping drive down customer satisfaction with electricity retailers, according to Consumer New Zealand's latest annual survey.06 Jul 10:19 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
EnergyPower industry eyes on Tiwai PtNext Wednesday all eyes will be on the owners of the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter to see if they give Meridian Energy notice they wish to terminate their contract.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSteep fines if trees hit power linesAucklanders are being warned they could face fines of up to $10,000 and daily penalties for not keeping their trees and other vegetation away from power lines.22 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessNorthlanders face $300 power hikeNorthland electricity lines companies have slammed the Electricity Authority for its proposal to grant an annual increase of nearly $300 in power charges per household.19 Jun 11:37 PM
New ZealandMighty River defends GlobugMighty River Power has defended its pre-paid energy service Globug, after it was criticised by an unhappy customer in the Otago Daily Times.18 Jun 05:30 PM
EnergyPower bills could be on the riseAuckland households could face an increase of 4.5 per cent in their power bills under changes the Electricity Authority is considering.16 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
BusinessNew entrant to 'tough' power marketElectricity retailer Utilise is entering a "very tough market" with a lot of competition, according to Forsyth Barr analyst Andrew Harvey-Green.02 Jun 05:00 PM
EnergyPowerco's profit falls 20pc as it pays more taxPowerco, the energy lines company, reported a 20 per cent drop in annual profit as it paid more tax.29 May 02:46 AM
New ZealandSome 3000 homes without powerAround 3,000 Auckland homes are without power tonight as the wet weekend weather kicks in.23 May 08:10 AM
New ZealandWhat appliances cost to runIf you worry about the power your mobile phone uses when you leave it charging all night, relax.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPower worker injured in explosionAn experienced power line worker was last night fighting for his life after being flung from a live transformer in Auckland.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlatmate fights over electricity useTaking long showers and leaving the lights on are among the big reasons flatmates argue when it comes to electricity usage, says Canstar Blue in a new survey.05 May 02:21 AM
New ZealandHow to warm up for winterAn estimated two-thirds of New Zealand homes do not meet global guidelines for healthy living.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's 'impressive' energy modelA top US Government official visiting the country has praised New Zealand as a “great model” for other countries working to boost their renewable energy generation.30 Apr 04:28 AM
New ZealandLights out for AucklandA massive electrical storm has left some Mt Eden and Balmoral residents and businesses without power this afternoon.18 Apr 12:53 AM
EnergyPower firms push back over pricing infoPower companies have successfully pushed back against a move to provide people with more information about why prices go up.31 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessSolid Energy will need bank dealSolid Energy says it is solvent, but only just, and will need a new deal from its bankers to survive.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLower power prices on offerWellington company Flick describes itself as "the first retailer to give NZers access to the wholesale price of power direct from the market the big guys buy electricity from".07 Mar 04:00 PM
EnergyTesla hiring for new stationary-storage unitTesla Motors' new stationary-storage unit making battery packs will help founder Elon Musk expand beyond electric vehicles.06 Mar 12:57 AM
OpinionGrant BradleyGrant Bradley: Powercos don't expect customers to give back the loveExpect a little bit of love from your power company this year but they're not betting on it being requited.04 Mar 04:00 PM
