EnergyProjects shelved as oil slumpsThe world's big energy groups have shelved US$200 billion ($298 billion) of spending on new projects in an urgent round of cost-cutting to protect dividends as the oil price slumps for a second time this year.30 Jul 05:00 PM
EnergyMeridian's poverty project up for awardsMeridian Energy has joined with charity KidsCan to raise awareness of child poverty in NZ and help to provide food, clothing and basic healthcare.29 Jul 05:00 PM
EnergyContact Energy stake sale talk buildsSpeculation is building that a block sale of ASX-listed Origin Energy's 53pc stake in New Zealand's Contact Energy may be imminent.20 Jul 02:38 AM
EnergyGiant solar power station ready 2016Australia's largest integrated off-the-grid solar power system will be up and running in 2016 at a copper mine in remote Western Australia.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFossil fuel cost dwarfs renewablesGovernment spends up to 20 times more money on wooing oil and gas companies to New Zealand than it does on promoting renewable energy, newly released figures show.15 Jul 05:00 PM
EnergyOptimism for NZ trade in Iran dealThe New Zealand Middle East Business Council says they are monitoring "the potential of opening up of trade with Iran".15 Jul 02:24 AM
EnergyIran repercussions 'enormous'While the world is distracted by the Greek saga and China something really important is going on: Iran and oil.14 Jul 10:36 PM
BDBDEnergyBP profit slumps 70pcBP New Zealand generated its smallest earnings in more than a decade due to falling oil prices.14 Jul 01:35 AM
BDBDEnergyZ's Chevron acquisition could be cleared by DecemberThe Commerce Commission has indicated a timeframe on when it expects to make a decision the acquisition.10 Jul 01:56 AM
BDBDEnergyLanzaTech narrows loss to $34.7mThe NZ-founded carbon recycling company is shifting into commercialisation from its previous development phase.08 Jul 04:15 AM
EnergyPower companies: Which is the best?Rising power bills are driving down satisfaction with big energy retailers, a Consumer New Zealand survey has found.07 Jul 05:00 PM
EnergyYealands Wine sells 80pc to power coBlenheim-based power company Marlborough Lines has bought an 80pc stake in Yealands Wine Group for $89 million.01 Jul 09:40 PM
EnergyTiwai Pt decision delayed for a monthA decision on the future of Tiwai Point's massive electricity contract, due today - has been delayed by a month.30 Jun 09:00 PM
BDBDEnergyFlat demand sees Huntly unit retiredGenesis Energy, the country's biggest energy retailer, will permanently retire a coal/gas-fired unit at the Huntly Power Station.29 Jun 05:00 PM
EnergyHorror day for power company investorsMore than half a billion dollars has been wiped off the value of NZX-listed electricity firms today.25 Jun 07:23 AM
New ZealandSteep fines if trees hit power linesAucklanders are being warned they could face fines of up to $10,000 and daily penalties for not keeping their trees and other vegetation away from power lines.22 Jun 05:00 PM
EnergyContact to hand back $367m to shareholdersContact Energy's 70,000 shareholders will get a 50c-a-share special dividend tomorrow as its majority owner examines options to quit its stake in the company.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDecade-long fight to save rare snails to wrap upA decade-long project to save endangered giant snails from a West Coast coal mine will finish next year.18 Jun 05:35 AM
EnergyPower bills could be on the riseAuckland households could face an increase of 4.5 per cent in their power bills under changes the Electricity Authority is considering.16 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDEnergyTiwai Pt to save $50m under grid change proposalThe Electricity Authority has published a series of proposals on more efficient ways to charge for the national grid.16 Jun 03:20 AM
EnergyRio Tinto pulls mine expansion supportMining giant Rio Tinto has pulled its support for any expansion of Kakadu's Ranger uranium mine after its operator put the project on ice.14 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDEnergyOrigin says it's committed to ContactDespite speculation about its future in NZ, Origin Energy says it's committed to its investment in Contact Energy.08 Jun 09:00 PM
TechnologyFour tips to make batteries last longerA few things you can do to make your lithium-ion batteries last longer, whether in an electric car or a smartphone.07 Jun 08:10 PM
EnergyWhat will the impact be?The boss of a Z Energy rival says its planned acquisition of Caltex operator Chevron NZ could impact competition in the fuel market.07 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDEnergyVector looks at gas line sell offVector says a potential buyer has expressed interest in its gas transmission business.02 Jun 09:15 PM
EnergyCaltex sale: How it will affect youThe sale of Caltex is another example of the exodus of multi-national oil companies from the New Zealand market.02 Jun 01:21 AM
EnergyZ Energy shares soar after Caltex buyZ Energy shares have soared 21 per cent on news it has bought the Caltex chain of gas stations.01 Jun 09:20 PM
EnergyPowerco's profit falls 20pc as it pays more taxPowerco, the energy lines company, reported a 20 per cent drop in annual profit as it paid more tax.29 May 02:46 AM
BDBDEnergyContact shares rocket on return plansContact Energy shares jumped more than 14 per cent after announcing it will increase returns to shareholders.24 May 09:24 PM
OpinionStock Takes: English pumps power dividendsIs the Govt really getting double the amount of dividends from its sold down power companies?21 May 07:20 PM
BDBDEnergyLower fuel costs drive down NZ producer input, output prices in first quarterProducer input and output prices fell in the first quarter, reflecting lower fuel costs and weakness in prices of meat and dairy products.18 May 11:50 PM
BDBDEnergyInfratil gets cautious, pays special dividendInfrastructure investor Infratil says it'll be taking a more wary approach to potential new acquisitions.18 May 10:25 PM
