EnergyWhy Auckland's hot water cut outUp to 80 per cent of Auckland electricity customers have signed contracts that allow their hot water to be cut off - but many were unaware until the blackouts.08 Oct 04:00 PM
EnergyVector in hot water over cold showersSome Auckland residents were without hot water until late this morning following yet another fault with Vector’s electricity network.08 Oct 12:48 AM
Aged careBlackout: Why did it happen?Vector has warned recently restored power users to expect to be 'dropped' from the system during peak times today, as a former chairman criticises the company.06 Oct 07:28 PM
New ZealandBlackout: Suburb by suburbThe <i>Herald</i> looks at how the Auckland blackout affected each suburb and what residents and shop owners did to cope.05 Oct 04:00 PM
EnergyAlleged Mighty River fraudsters plead not guiltyA former Mighty River Power engineer accused of $2 million fraud at the company has pleaded not guilty this morning.29 Sep 09:46 PM
New ZealandHome truths about heat pump benefitsHeat pumps are not only energy-efficient ways to keep homes warm, but half the respondents in a survey also believe they have other health benefits.28 Sep 04:00 PM
EnergyOil explorers hunt for big NZ strikeOil and gas explorers gathering in Auckland next week are breathing a sigh of relief at the election result but face the age-old challenge - making a major discovery.25 Sep 05:00 PM
BDBDEnergyExtra oil imports organised as NZ Refining strike loomsOil companies are forging ahead with a plan to import more fuels to minimise disruption from planned strike action at NZ's only oil refinery.25 Sep 03:42 AM
BDBDEnergyAkl power users poised for $335 payoutIt's that happy time of year for hundreds of thousands of Auckland households - the annual dividend payout from the AECT is in the mail.24 Sep 07:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Kinder to let Pike River become tombFor nearly a year, it turns out, the Pike River mine could have been made safe to enter.24 Sep 05:00 PM
BDBDEnergyKathmandu steps up global expansion as profit slipsKathmandu, which today posted a 4.5pc decline in annual profit, said Australasian earnings should rise in the coming year.22 Sep 11:29 PM
EnergyPower giants surge $365m on election resultInvestors in Genesis Energy, Mighty River Power and Meridian Energy were more than $600 million richer on paper at one point yesterday after their shares were boosted by National's decisive victory.22 Sep 05:00 PM
EnergyMighty River shares rally past issue priceShares in Mighty River Power have finally rallied over their issue price after trading substantially below it for most of the company’s life.22 Sep 12:20 AM
OpinionBryan Leyland: Electricity market needs inquirySince 2002 our electricity market has brought us price rises of 46 per cent above inflation. Why?21 Sep 10:19 PM
EnergyDeeper Saudi supply cuts needed to sustain high oil pricesSaudi Arabia will need to keep cutting oil output to sustain prices above $100 a barrel as global oil demand weakens, analysts say.21 Sep 08:00 PM
Banking and financeMarket boost tipped on poll victoryNew Zealand financial markets are expected to firm when they open today after the National Party secured the first ever outright win.21 Sep 05:00 PM
EnergyNano-tech boom looming - Akl scientistMichelle Dickinson says the field of nanotechnology is going to experience huge growth in the coming years, and will affect most areas of our lives.12 Sep 01:30 AM
EnergyNew house for couple before fraud probeA couple charged with defrauding Mighty River Power of $2 million bought a $1.4 million Auckland property the month before the energy company started an investigation.02 Sep 05:00 PM
EnergyAlleged $2m fraud at Mighty RiverNZX-listed Mighty River Power has been caught up in an alleged $2 million employee husband-and-wife fraud.02 Sep 03:01 AM
EnergyVote will decide control of power costPower bills have been rising relentlessly. The two sides of politics are divided on house best to rein that in - competition or regulation.01 Sep 05:00 PM
EnergyVector wins $7.6m tax refund in court fightVector has won a High Court fight with Inland Revenue and says is now entitled to a $7.6 million tax refund.29 Aug 05:06 AM
BDBDEnergyVector profit down on mandated price cutsVector saw net profit after tax fall 16.9pc in the year to June 30 as regulator-mandated cuts to its monopoly assets bit into revenues.21 Aug 09:59 PM
EnergyMighty River profit up 84pcCost savings have helped Mighty River Power boost profit by 84 per cent and pay a dividend slightly above expectations.20 Aug 05:00 PM
SharesMeridian raises dividendMeridian Energy has fattened its dividend and is hinting of a possible return of capital next year after beating prospectus forecasts in its first annual result.18 Aug 05:00 PM
Infrastructure reportInfrastructure report: Making a big contributionBill Bennett talks to McConnell Dowell CEO about the firm's major undertakings.18 Aug 05:00 PM
