EnergyNormal lake flows boost Meridian profitThe state-owned electricity generator and retailer yesterday reported an underlying net profit after tax of $88 million for the latest half-year after non-cash items25 Feb 04:30 PM
BDBDEnergyMeridian: We're ready for privatisationMeridian Energy says it's ready for partial privatisation and expects a significant uplift in operating earnings after transmission outages knocked its performance.24 Feb 08:55 PM
New ZealandGovt 'asleep at wheel' on Solid EnergyThe Government and Treasury missed the chance to step in and force change at troubled state-owned coal company Solid Energy when problems became apparent to officials and ministers about 18 months ago, the Opposition says.22 Feb 04:30 PM
EnergyKey distances Govt from Telecom cutsPrime Minister John Key has denied that the Solid Energy crisis and Telecom job cuts are a black mark against the Government's handling of the economy.22 Feb 05:39 AM
EnergyHuntly miners fearing the worstHuntly East miners are bracing themselves for more redundancies as the Government scrambles to fix Solid Energy.22 Feb 02:10 AM
EnergyLow flow to hit Mighty River resultMighty River Power says the driest summer in at least five years will affect its full-year result as it cuts back on generating power from its Waikato River dams.21 Feb 07:40 PM
EnergySolid Energy crisis: Govt vows to save itSolid Energy is in crisis, with a Government bailout almost inevitable, mine closures possible and further job cuts likely in another restructure to try to salvage it.21 Feb 05:40 PM
EnergySolid Energy: Hero to zeroTwice in the past decade, Solid Energy has enjoyed revenue close to $1 billion, and aside from last year has returned some healthy profits - and dividends for the Government.21 Feb 04:30 PM
EnergySolid Energy in bank talksSolid Energy, the state-owned coal miner whose chief executive quit this month, is in talks with its banks because of its deteriorating financial position.21 Feb 03:08 AM
EnergyContact staff cut on trackContact Energy says it's "not fixated" on the number of redundancies it will make but is still on track to shed 10 per cent of staff.19 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Pining for bioenergy: will it work?Economic modelling based on ethanol, which has its limitations as a fuel, may underestimate the potential yields and value added, writes Brian Fallow.13 Feb 04:30 PM
EnergyContact Energy to cut jobsContact Energy - New Zealand's biggest listed electricity company - plans to cut more than 100 jobs as part of a $40 million cost saving drive.13 Feb 03:59 AM
TechnologyTech Universe: Tuesday 13 FebruaryThe Alaska Brewing Company is being a bit clever and using its own brewing process to power the brewery with a unique boiler system.12 Feb 07:15 PM
ConstructionMainzeal crash bad news for HorizonFallout from the Mainzeal receivership is hitting listed lines company, Horizon Energy.06 Feb 10:15 PM
EnergySolid Energy boss steps downDon Elder has resigned as chief executive of troubled coal company Solid Energy, effective immediately.03 Feb 10:35 PM
Banking and financeStock Takes: Busy year ahead for NZX listings?This year is shaping up to be a very busy one for new sharemarket listings...24 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDEnergyMercury Energy cuts power pricesElectricity retailer Mercury Energy has announced its first across the board price cuts in a decade.21 Jan 12:45 AM
BDBDEnergyUS player pulls out of East Coast oil huntThe government's drive for new investment in oil and gas development in New Zealand has suffered another blow.15 Jan 03:30 AM
BDBDEnergyMeridian tips sale of stake in Oz wind farmMeridian Energy is considering the sale of its 50 per cent stake in the A$1 billion Macarthur wind farm in Australia.08 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionGwynne DyerGwynne Dyer: US energy independence a shamThe whole Middle Eastern business is a red herring, because the US does not depend heavily on Middle Eastern oil, writes Gwynne Dyer.07 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDEnergyTake care with listed companies, ministers toldNew Zealand's ministers and officials have been given a new set of rules outlining how they can talk about listed companies.06 Jan 10:40 PM
