EnergyRoading lobbyists eyeing Vector sharesKim Campbell has organised a meeting this afternoon to discuss strategies to soften up Aucklanders for the sale of the remaining shares in lines company Vector to pay for new roads.16 Dec 10:03 PM
BDBDBusinessMighty River quits Chile and GermanyMighty River Power, the first of the state-owned power companies to be partially privatised last year, will quit its geothermal investments in Chile and Germany, while sticking with its interests in....16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMap mix-up led to delays at Onehunga crash siteAn electrical engineer tasked with cutting power to a crash site where a man lay trapped inside his car, surrounded by power lines, did not call an operations centre for help despite being unable to find a substation for about an hour.16 Dec 04:00 PM
BDBDEnergyPulse Energy sinks deeper into the redPulse Energy reported a net loss of $9.99 million, or 2.9 cents per share, in the six months ended September 30.15 Dec 12:05 AM
EnergyGeothermal powers ahead of gasGeothermal has pipped gas generation for the first time as more plants come on stream.10 Dec 04:00 PM
BDBDEnergyRetail electricity margins unsustainably high - brokerPower companies' margins on retail electricity tariffs are unsustainably high, says a new report on listed NZ electricity stocks.26 Nov 01:37 AM
BDBDBusinessCarbon farmer sues Mighty River PowerNew Zealand Carbon Farming, the country's largest supplier of post-1989 bulk carbon credits, is suing Mighty River Power for $34.7 million.25 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessProducer prices fall on dairy manufacturing inputsNew Zealand producer input prices fell in the third quarter as lower farmgate milk prices reduced input costs for dairy manufacturers.19 Nov 11:08 PM
CompaniesBuffett - Duracell deal will save billions in taxesThe unusual maneuver requires a level of cash and savvy that few mega-dealmakers could ever offer.16 Nov 09:42 PM
New ZealandPower restored to affected homesPower has now been restored to thousands of Auckland homes after an outage earlier this evening left them in the dark as stormy weather batters the city.15 Nov 05:30 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Loyalty's reward? Ankle braceletsIf I were running Mercury, I'd regard people like myself as perfect customers, writes Brian Rudman.13 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionSue Kedgley: Smart power meters a threat to health and libertyCall me a Luddite, but I don't want a "smart" electricity meter installed at home, and certainly not without my knowledge or consent.10 Nov 04:00 PM
EnergyWhy tech giants are buying up wind energyGoogle, Yahoo and Microsoft are part of a growing number of firms that are entering into power purchase agreements with wind farms.09 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandBlackout leaves Dunedin streets in darkA city-wide blackout left Dunedin streets in the dark for half an hour last night, as concerns are raised about the reliability of the city's street lighting.04 Nov 07:23 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Big bill makes me cut all contactI am the household manager - in part, because the other half isn't interested in assuming the role and in part because I like to know what's going on.01 Nov 04:00 PM
EnergyGet used to power cuts, Vector chairmanPower cuts are a part of life and Aucklanders should get used to it, says Vector chairman Michael Stiassny.22 Oct 05:20 PM
EnergyBlackout compensation on holdVector says compensation from this month's power cuts - which affected 85,000 customers - won't be discussed until the cause of the fire that sparked them was known.22 Oct 01:47 AM
BDBDBusinessPower companies face ban on callsPower companies face a ban on so-called "save" calls, where they ring a customer departing for a rival and try to entice them back with a better offer.21 Oct 04:56 AM
New ZealandSolar costs handed onHomeowners who install solar panels to cut their power bills are pushing up prices for everyone else, lines companies say.18 Oct 04:00 PM
EnergyWhy Auckland's hot water cut outUp to 80 per cent of Auckland electricity customers have signed contracts that allow their hot water to be cut off - but many were unaware until the blackouts.08 Oct 04:00 PM
EnergyVector in hot water over cold showersSome Auckland residents were without hot water until late this morning following yet another fault with Vector’s electricity network.08 Oct 12:48 AM
EnergyIndependent experts to investigate blackoutAn investigation into the substation fire which cut power to tens of thousands of Aucklanders will be jointly carried out by Transpower and Vector.07 Oct 09:46 PM
New ZealandAbout 200 customers remain without power in North IslandAbout 200 customers remain without power after extreme weather damaged power lines in the central and lower North Island yesterday.07 Oct 07:19 PM
OpinionEditorial: Accountability failureWhen the lights go out over a large part of a city the size of Auckland, questions must be asked. How did this happen? Who allowed it to happen? Whose head must roll?07 Oct 04:00 PM
EnergyPower firms put system under scrutinyVector and Transpower will audit vital equipment at power substations in a bid to identify other potentially vulnerable or problem areas within Auckland's beleaguered electricity network.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds in North Island still without powerMore than 1000 properties remain without power after fierce winds lashed the lower North Island and brought down electricity lines yesterday.07 Oct 01:32 AM
EnergyVector 'acted appropriately' - BridgesEnergy Minister Simon Bridges says he is confident that lines company Vector acted appropriately in the wake of the power cuts in Auckland.06 Oct 10:16 PM
Aged careBlackout: Why did it happen?Vector has warned recently restored power users to expect to be 'dropped' from the system during peak times today, as a former chairman criticises the company.06 Oct 07:28 PM
New ZealandAucklanders make most of blackoutParnell hotels were full up with families and people suffering with health issues, said hotel staff in the area.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlackout: More delaysAuckland suburbs that have been without power for more than a day and a half face a further delay until the lights come back on.06 Oct 05:30 AM
