EnergyMercury's profit plunges to $1m amid tough power conditionsTough power generating conditions hit Mercury's earnings in the June year. 18 Aug 10:15 PM
Markets with MadisonMaking it rain: Mercury’s plan to invest $550m in historic hydro stationsIt's the biggest reinvestment in hydro power in New Zealand's history.14 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumStock takesTop KiwiSaver funds named amid strong market returnsANZ had the biggest market share of Kiwisaver in the June quarter, followed by ASB. 07 Aug 09:00 PM
Business'Ruling the roost more than ever': Former Energy Minister rips into Big Four power companies30 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessDoes your power company tell you if you're on the cheapest deal? Check our interactive28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumSharesMarket close: High volumes of Infratil lift market after ASX 200 inclusion16 Jul 05:49 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyMercury inks long-term power deal to support NZ packaging giantThe deal will support Mercury to build more renewable power generation.08 Jul 12:35 AM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Geopolitical tensions keep NZ market flat, US Fed decision loomsThe S&P/NZX 50 Index closed down 0.10%, falling to 12,627.32.18 Jun 06:09 AM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Why NZ's largest firms are suddenly ripe for takeover talksFletcher Building, Spark and Ryman are potentially all on the radar.12 Jun 09:00 PM
TechnologyKiwi startup lands TikTok as a clientFounder realises he has a blind spot - then corrects it.16 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMarket close: NZ stocks weather two earnings downgrades to end firm New Zealand stocks ended strongly, despite earnings downgrades and offshore trends. 16 Apr 06:16 AM
EnergyDry weather lowers Mercury NZ's earnings forecast by $60m Mercury's earnings will be affected by dry weather this financial year. 15 Apr 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRecord low lake levels push regulator to strengthen power supply rulesThe move has been made to ensure consumers have reliable power in the colder months.14 Mar 03:19 AM
EnergyEnergy taskforce’s proposal to level power playing fieldBig gentailers would need to offer same products to all retail power companies.26 Feb 09:53 PM
BusinessBrace for 9.7% power price rise from April, Mercury warnsMercury feels repercussions of last year's winter.24 Feb 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStock Takes: Will NZ corporate earnings offer green shoots for the economy?The reporting season gets fully underway next week. Will there be green shoots? 13 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomBusiness leaders urge electricity investment boost amid rising demandThe country’s business leaders say there is enough capital available.02 Oct 03:59 PM
BusinessMarkets with Madison: Power mergerTwo electricity companies could join forces to become the second-largest player. Contact Energy’s CEO and chairman explain why they’ve been trying to take over Manawa in secret.Watch12 Sep 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWinstone blames power prices for mill closureWinstone says its two central North Island mills will close indefinitely.10 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandErosion found on both sides of Waikato River control gatesThe banks on either side of the Lake Taupō bridge need stabilising.28 Aug 07:23 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyMercury, Winstone Pulp in war of words over power price claimsMercury has contested forest products company Winstone's claims about high power prices.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLake Taupō shrinks away as dry winter takes its tollThe lake is more than one metre lower than it was at the beginning of the year.28 Aug 01:52 AM
PoliticsMinister warns Electricity Authority will be ‘roadkill’ if energy prices not addressedShane Jones says it must use its powers to rein in energy generation companies' profits.21 Aug 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyPoor hydro levels weigh on Mercury’s 2025 earnings outlookPower company Mercury NZ says pressure on the electricity system will remain.19 Aug 10:29 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyEarnings preview: NZ's big four power companies set to reveal allHydro lake levels and gas supply will feature in upcoming power company results.18 Aug 05:00 PM
Markets with MadisonPower problems: How high electricity prices hurt generation companiesEarnings could be impacted - and relief might be a while away.08 Aug 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Unclear, unkind and unreasonable': Scrap disconnection fees for power debt says lobby groupPetition against hefty fees to be presented to Electricity Authority this week.23 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyStock Takes: A new era for power utilities? And sharemarket winners and losers in Q2Power generation goes from 'nothing-to-see here' to having quite a few moving parts.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Waikato River bridge for Taupō brought forwardDetailed planning for a second Waikato River bridge in Taupō to get under way soon.26 Jun 03:04 AM