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
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
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
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
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
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
Energy390,000 sign petition against asset salesThe Government will push ahead with asset sales regardless of a referendum on the issue, Finance Minister Bill English says.11 Mar 10:49 PM
EnergyElder officially called to front committeeThe former head of Solid Energy has been called to front up to a parliamentary committee to answer questions on the failing coal company after opposition was dropped.10 Mar 10:00 PM
EnergyEnergy efficiency touted as 'killer app' for businessNZ firms are missing out on $1.6 billion in potential energy savings by not putting in place simple measures which a conservation group says could prove equivalent to a "killer app" for business.10 Mar 04:30 PM
