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
New ZealandSwitching home power habitsNew technology allows households to track almost every detail of their electricity use.31 May 05:30 PM
EnergyCompanies are 'mum & dad' investorsThe 113,000 so called "mum and dad" investors who bought Mighty River shares included companies, trusts and investment institutions, Treasury has confirmed.27 May 03:45 AM
EnergyMRP shares went to just a few - GreensThe Green Party says that shares sold in the recent float of Mighty River Power went to only a small group of investors - and claims of widespread 'mum and dad' ownership are false.23 May 08:45 PM
RetailPerceptions of power competition improvePublic perceptions of how competitive the retail electricity sector is have improved, though to less-than-emphatic levels.21 May 05:30 PM
EnergyGovt sets sights on MeridianMeridian Energy, New Zealand's biggest and most profitable power company, will be partially privatised later this year, Finance Minister Bill English confirmed in yesterday's Budget.16 May 05:30 PM
BDBDEnergyMighty River: Bonus shares for execsSenior executives of newly listed, state-controlled Mighty River Power are in line for shares in lieu of cash bonuses worth $1.2 million for the year to June 30.15 May 10:50 PM
OpinionRodney Hide: Proposed power plan full of holesThe Labour-Green power plan is fatally flawed. Here are 10 reasons why, says Rodney Hide.11 May 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Govt must do better at promoting share salesEditorial: Naturally enough, the Government was keen to put the entire blame for what happened on "politicking" by Labour and the Greens.09 May 05:30 PM
EnergyPetition falls short on signaturesThe Grey Power-led petition to force a referendum on the Government’s partial asset sales policy has failed because it did not have enough signatures.07 May 04:32 AM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Calm before policy stormBernard Hickey says the blast waves from the Labour/Green electricity policy bombshell reverberated further into the business and political landscapes this week.04 May 05:30 PM
