EnergyContact Energy profits halved to $117mContact Energy has unveiled full year profits of NZ$117.5 million, exactly half last year's NZ$237.1 million after a shocker year of coinciding negative factors.13 Aug 09:45 PM
EnergyContact Energy profits fall 50pc to $117mContact Energy has reported a 50.4 per cent fall in full year net profit to $117.5 million, hurt by transmission constraints and the need to buy electricity at high wholesale prices in last winter's drought.13 Aug 09:15 PM
EnergyPower-switch campaign in the pipelineA ministerial review has recommended setting up a $5m fund to promote the benefits of switching power companies.12 Aug 04:00 PM
OpinionGrant Bradley<i>Grant Bradley:</i> Low power prices? Don't hold your breathToday's Government review will not see a quick drop in electricity prices, says the Herald's energy writer.12 Aug 12:30 AM
EnergyLines companies should be allowed to retail power - reviewAn energy review recommends overturning a ban on lines companies selling electricity, introduced due to fears they would abuse their market power.11 Aug 11:00 PM
EconomyIfs and buts in NZ emissions targetsThe Government has afforded itself ample wriggle room in international negotiations on carbon-dioxide emissions.10 Aug 04:00 PM
EconomyNew emissions target 'big ask for NZ' - KeyThe Government has set a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of between 10 per cent and 20 per cent below 1990 levels by 2020.10 Aug 07:03 AM
EconomyGovt unveils new emissions targetGovernment has announced that New Zealand's new target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions will be a reduction of between 10 per cent and 20 per cent by 2020.10 Aug 04:55 AM
EnergyPetrol and diesel go upPetrol and diesel prices have gone up by five cents a litre at the four major petrol stations.05 Aug 02:30 AM
EnergyEconomist's warning: Oil supplies are running out fastThe International Energy Agency's chief economist says global oil production is likely to peak in 10 years' time.02 Aug 09:41 PM
