New ZealandAvondale business without power this morningBusinesses in Avondale are without power and residents are being urged to save electricity while urgent network repairs are carried out this morning.16 Sep 07:36 PM
SharesMeridian listing due next monthThe Government's decision to move earlier than signalled on the Meridian Energy float shows there is positive interest in the float but pricing will remain key16 Sep 05:30 PM
EnergyTreasury rejected Tiwai Point planTreasury advised the Government not to pay the owners of the Tiwai Point smelter to keep the business running, documents released this afternoon show.12 Sep 05:17 AM
New ZealandThousands of senior citizens to get lower power billsThousands of senior citizens are set to get lower power bills with the launch today of Grey Power Electricity.11 Sep 10:21 PM
EnergyReferendum to be held on asset salesFive months after the first share float of Mighty River Power a referendum on asset sales is to go ahead - news accidentally tweeted by the Greens co-leader.02 Sep 12:00 AM
EnergyThe power player - Mark BinnsNo sooner had Mark Binns taken over as chief executive of Meridian Energy in January last year, than he was confronted with the lowest inflows into its hydro lakes in more than 80 years.29 Aug 05:30 PM
EnergyAsset sales: Where the money is goingFunding generated by the Government's asset sales programme now extends to the $40 million bill for the Mighty River share loyalty bonus scheme.13 Aug 12:58 AM
EnergyMeridian IPO tipped for late OctMeridian Energy could be listed on the sharemarket before the end of October after clearing a big hurdle by finalising contract talks over the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter.08 Aug 05:30 PM
EnergyNew deal on smelter includes price cutsMeridian Energy's renegotiated contract with the owners of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter includes lower electricity prices and a potentially more abrupt closure.08 Aug 05:30 PM
EnergyTiwai deal gets analyst nodMeridian's deal with New Zealand Aluminium Smelters is a good short term solution to create certainty around its share market listing, says one analyst.07 Aug 11:46 PM
EnergyTiwai Pt power deal doneA $30m subsidy from the government has helped Meridian resolve its negotiations with Rio Tinto to keep the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter running until 2017.07 Aug 09:17 PM
BusinessGovt 'price-fixing to suit mates' in ChorusLines company Chorus would benefit and consumers would lose out from Government proposals made at the start of a review of telecommunications law.07 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandElectricity bill mailed to a street lampThere has been a bit of head-scratching in the Taranaki settlement of Oakura after an electricity company mailed a bill to a street lamp.31 Jul 07:48 PM
New ZealandPrices prompt switch offPeople are suffering from "energy poverty" and switching off their electricity to save money as new figures reveal power bills have risen an average of $65 in the past year.16 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMore tools to save powerElectricity consumers may soon be able to use online tools to work out the most cost-effective time to use appliances.06 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandConsumer Watch: Buy cheap and shiverPeople should not buy low-wattage heaters expecting to save money on heating, experts say.22 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandMarked rise in heat pump useAbout a quarter of NZ homes are using heat pumps to provide warmth this winter, but experts warn that if buildings have inadequate insulation the power bills may be unnecessarily high.15 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandStewart Island power price backtrackThe Southland District Council is preparing to soften the impact of electricity price hikes on Stewart Island after outrage from residents, businesspeople and holiday home owners.13 Jun 10:17 PM
EnergyOverseas investors sell upA sell-off by international investors is likely to be behind the weakness in Mighty River Power's share price, say analysts.12 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandConsent deadline for Chch CouncilChristchurch City Council has been given a fortnight to speed up its consenting process, or power to grant consents will be taken away from it by the Government.12 Jun 06:29 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Electricity chief zaps regulation schemeBrian Fallow looks at the issues involved in a wholesale electricity market, and whether it is competitive or not.05 Jun 05:30 PM
