OpinionJamie Whyte: Economic ignorance skews asset victoryIt is deliciously funny to see befuddled Green Party politicians advocating policies that subsidise precisely what they want to discourage, writes Jamie Whyte.13 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionGehan Gunasekara: Labour-Green power plan trumps Govt policyThe Labour-Green plan for reducing power prices through a centrally managed bulk buying scheme has certainly set the cat among the pigeons, writes Gehan Gunasekara.08 Oct 04:30 PM
EnergyShare notices sent to junk foldersA glitch means some Mighty River Power shareholders have yet to receive notification of how many shares they bought during the company's float.06 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Solid Energy shows pitfalls of public ownershipEditorial: The Green Party has called the Government's bail-out of Solid Energy "privatisation by stealth". Would that it were so.03 Oct 04:30 PM
EnergyMeridian float given analyst tickIndependent research house Morningstar has come out in favour of the upcoming Meridian Energy float, saying it is likely to appeal to long-term investors seeking yield.02 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandPower price gamesEnergy Minister Simon Bridges buried bad news about rising power prices by delaying release of official figures until just before a Parliamentary recess, Labour says.02 Oct 04:30 PM
EnergySolid Energy gets $100m Govt loanThe Government has loaned stricken state owned coal miner Solid Energy $100 million as part of a restructuring package announced this morning.01 Oct 12:11 AM
EnergyGovt sets date for asset sale referendumPrime Minister John Key has confirmed the Citizens Initiated Referendum over asset sales will take place in late November and early December this year.30 Sep 04:13 AM
EnergyEarly demand for MeridianThe Government says there has been strong early demand for its Meridian share offer, which opens today.29 Sep 04:30 PM
Sustainable business & financeKaipara marine turbine plan on holdA plan to produce power for 250,000 homes from tidal turbines in Kaipara Harbour, north of Auckland, has been put on hold.29 Sep 04:30 PM
Energy'Strong interest' in sharesClose to half of the Meridian share offer has been claimed by New Zealand retail investors ahead of the offer opening tomorrow.29 Sep 02:51 AM
EnergyMeridian Energy float cost may hit $41.5mThe Government has driven a harder bargain in setting the fees for selling up to 49 per cent of Meridian Energy.23 Sep 05:30 PM
EnergyCustomer focus for new Transpower chiefTranspower has appointed chemical company executive Alison Andrew to replace chief executive Patrick Strange.23 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandOil and gas exploration moves beginThe Government has kicked off moves towards oil and gas exploration across huge areas of New Zealand and the surrounding oceans by consulting with iwi and local authorities in affected areas.18 Sep 02:52 AM
EnergyMeridian listing date announcedThe Government has today announced a timeline for the Meridian float, in which it hopes to raise around $2.3 billion.16 Sep 04:30 AM
EnergyAnglicans' oil vote causes ripplesNew Zealand's Catholic Church says it will "reflect" on a decision by Auckland Anglicans to sell out of all fossil fuel investments within two years.09 Sep 05:30 PM
EnergyReferendum to be held on asset salesFive months after the first share float of Mighty River Power a referendum on asset sales is to go ahead - news accidentally tweeted by the Greens co-leader.02 Sep 12:00 AM