TechnologyTech Universe: Wednesday 3 AprilGerman carmaker Audi is undertaking an interesting experiment: at one specially equipped parking garage the cars park themselves.02 Apr 07:25 PM
EnergyMeridian waits on next moveProspects of keeping the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter open in the long-term are grim, with Meridian Energy saying it is still in the dark.02 Apr 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: No need to play hostage to Rio Tinto"Why don't John Key and David Parker come up with a common front towards Rio Tinto to send a message to the Tiwai Point owner?" asks Fran O'Sullivan.02 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandRain will be slow comingRain will bring some relief to drought-stricken farms this week, but the seasonal outlook is for dry conditions to linger well into autumn.02 Apr 04:30 PM
OpinionPaul Brislen: Rio exit could have a silver liningRio Tinto isn't going to get a deal out of the Government and is likely to shut down the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter potentially at the cost of thousands of jobs over the next five years.02 Apr 04:30 PM
EnergyKey rejects Rio threat over TiwaiThe Government and its flagship asset sale programme will not be held hostage by Rio Tinto over the mineral giant's threat to close the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter, Prime Minister John Key said yesterday.02 Apr 04:30 PM
EnergyContact Energy shares fall 3.5pcContact's share price dropped this morning, partly in response to uncertainty over the future of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter.01 Apr 11:30 PM
BDBDEnergyKey calls Rio Tinto's bluffPrime Minister John Key says the government has "put its best foot forward" and will offer Rio Tinto no more than the short-term subsidy offered last week.01 Apr 10:20 PM
New ZealandGoing green saves museum big moneyAuckland Museum is being touted as a green example for other city organisations after it succeeded in slashing its carbon footprint by 30 per cent in just two years.31 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: No need for servility in Tiwai Pt talksRio Tinto is doubtless more than happy that the Government has stepped in to try to broker a deal over the electricity supply contract for the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter.31 Mar 04:30 PM
EnergyTiwai power deal: Govt steps inThe Government has opened discussions with Tiwai Point aluminium smelter's ultimate owners Rio Tinto in a bid to broker a deal after talks between the smelter and Meridian Energy reportedly broke down.27 Mar 10:15 PM
BDBDEnergySmelter counters Meridian EnergyTiwai Pt aluminium smelter's owners have contradicted a report from Meridian, saying they think a power deal can be agreed on.27 Mar 09:15 PM
TechnologyTech Universe: Tuesday 26 MarchTrucks and bikes aren't a very good combination.25 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandPoor solar gear risky for homesConsumers are putting their homes at risk by trusting unqualified solar power installers and substandard equipment, industry experts say.23 Mar 04:30 PM
TechnologyTech Universe: Thursday 21 MarchIf you've ever grabbed a pack of peas from the freezer to cool down a sprain or injury then you'll appreciate FrozenPeaz.20 Mar 07:30 PM
TechnologyTech Universe: Wednesday 20 MarchMillions of people around the world don't have a source of light once the day grows dark.19 Mar 07:30 PM
EnergyMighty River deadline loomsA flurry of last-minute pre-registrations for Mighty River Power shares is expected ahead of the Friday close-off.18 Mar 09:10 AM
EnergyPower behind Mighty River boardMighty River Power chairwoman Joan Withers has a formidable reputation for being one of the best communicators in business.17 Mar 04:30 PM
EnergyKiwis take more than a fair shareWe're known for being clean and green, but Kiwis are still eating up at least twice their fair share of the planet when it comes to sustainability.14 Mar 04:30 PM
Energy'Big appetite' for Mighty River sharesThe record number of pre-registrations for Mighty River Power shares shows there is strong appetite for well-structured businesses, says one fund manager.13 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: From here on every drop countsThe drought is a timely reminder of how much the New Zealand economy depends on rainfall, writes Brian Fallow.13 Mar 04:30 PM
TechnologyTech Universe: Wednesday 13 MarchWind turbines tend to be placed high up on towers to catch the air, but what say they could be only a metre or two off the ground and horizontal?12 Mar 07:40 PM
EnergyAsset sales petition arrives at ParliamentThe 68 boxes carried onto Parliament's forecourt this afternoon contained 393,000 signatures. It is thought to be the biggest ever petition in support of a citizen's initiated referendum.12 Mar 12:46 AM
EnergyShearer signed up in sale processLabour Leader David Shearer says the fact someone was able to pre-register for Mighty River shares in his name shows how "shonky" the sales process is.11 Mar 11:00 PM
