OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Political capital costs Shearer market trustIt didn't take David Shearer long to zero in on the million dollar-plus pay packets of chief executives running the country's power cos as the next stage of his campaign for govt control of the market.26 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ power prices averageCountries with an electricity buyer of the type proposed by Labour and the Greens have some of the lowest power prices - and some of the highest.26 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Labour's two fingers draw the battle linesIn the week or so since it revealed its plan to slash power prices, Labour has bared its teeth at anyone questioning the wisdom of breaking up the wholesale electricity market just as it is showing signs of functioning as intended.26 Apr 05:30 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
EnergyHow best to calculate electricity cost?If Meridian Energy had already floated, it's a fair bet that its share price would have dropped after the Opposition unveiled its electricity policy a week ago.25 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Show us first that power is brokenThe onus is on those calling for radical, disruptive change to something as important as the electricity sector to demonstrate that it is broken and needs fixing.24 Apr 10:16 PM
New ZealandPower shake up - a beginner's guideThe Labour-Green proposal aims to stop electricity generators 'gaming' the market in search of higher prices. Adam Bennett investigates.23 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Shearer electrifying free-market debate"What just happened?" asks Brian Rudman. "Bland, colourless Labour leader David Shearer has suddenly been transmogrified into a working-class hero."23 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandSpooked investors off the hookInvestors who applied for Mighty River Power shares have been given a deadline to withdraw their applications if concerned about the Labour-Greens' power policy plans.22 Apr 05:30 PM
BusinessMRP applications may be withdrawnThe Government said it would file a supplementary disclosure to the Mighty River Power share offer to take into account possible additional risks to investors that electricity reform under a Labour/Greens government could pose.22 Apr 04:48 AM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Power barons fail to fool the public this time aroundBernard Hickey asks: Did the electricity industry think it could get away with generating super profits from a network monopoly forever without a political reaction?20 Apr 05:30 PM
BDBDBusinessMRP chief slams socialist' planAs Mighty River Power's boss prepares the State-owned company for sale, he has slated the new Labour-Green electricity policy as "socialist".20 Apr 05:30 PM
SharesLabour: Power price plan is affordableLabour says its plan to bring down power prices is affordable despite losing out on state-owned power company dividends.20 Apr 01:17 AM
SharesPower shares keep fallingUncertainty created by the Labour Party and Greens' plans for the electricity market helped drive the share prices of the main NZX-listed power generators sharply down yesterday.19 Apr 05:30 PM
EnergyPower plan hits Kiwis' savings - GovtMillions of dollars of NZers' savings have been wiped after Labour and the Greens announced plans to reform the wholesale electricity market, the Government says.19 Apr 06:55 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: National gobsmacked at Labour ideaHumankind can be divided into two categories: those who understand the complexities of the wholesale electricity market and those who do not, writes John Armstrong.18 Apr 09:30 PM
EnergyUser groups give power plan thumbs upThe Labour-Green proposal to cut Kiwi householders' power prices through radical market reform has been given the thumbs-up by consumer groups, but energy sector commentators are divided on the plan.18 Apr 05:30 PM
EnergyOpposition's new plan for powerLabour and Greens want Crown-owned single buyer to set electricity prices for generators.18 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
EconomyPower drives inflation rateElectricity prices were a conspicuous exception to the subdued inflation numbers reported yesterday.17 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandPotential power shortages unless hydro lakes riseNew Zealand could face power shortages this winter unless the hydro lakes get a significant boost soon.06 Apr 09:20 PM
New ZealandMighty River give smelter warningMighty River Power has warned would-be investors of a long-term drop in electricity prices which would hit the value of its shares should the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter close.05 Apr 04:30 PM
EnergyMighty River's shares unveiledThe Government has set a price range of $2.35 to $2.80 per share for the partial privatisation of Mighty River Power.05 Apr 01:05 AM
New ZealandNearly 200 Christchurch landowners decline Crown offersAlmost 180 Christchurch landowners have chosen not to accept the Crown offers on their red-zoned properties.03 Apr 06:38 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Manapouri power vital resourceWhen people like the PM talk of an orderly transition to a post-smelter environment, they are talking about the scrapping of generating capacity, writes Brian Fallow.03 Apr 04:30 PM
EnergyCruise ship terminal to be lit by sunNew Zealand's largest solar installation has been put on top of the refurbished Shed 10 on Auckland's waterfront.03 Apr 01:30 AM
New Zealand'Quake outcasts' launch legal battleAngry Christchurch red zone property owners are launching a legal battle to force Gerry Brownlee to change his mind over compensation, but he says it is "wishful thinking".02 Apr 07:40 PM
New ZealandKey: Bleak future in red zonePrime Minister John Key says it will be "bleak" for Canterbury residents who chose not to take up the Government's buy-out offer for land in the red zone.02 Apr 04:30 PM
EnergyContact Energy shares fall 3.5pcContact's share price dropped this morning, partly in response to uncertainty over the future of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter.01 Apr 11:30 PM
New ZealandGoing green saves museum big moneyAuckland Museum is being touted as a green example for other city organisations after it succeeded in slashing its carbon footprint by 30 per cent in just two years.31 Mar 04:30 PM
