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
EnergyJarden’s Bill Trotter steps aside, another Whineray steps inJarden now has both Whineray brothers in its ranks.19 Jun 01:44 AM
EnergyMercury's Hawksworth to step downMercury's chief executive Vince Hawksworth to retire, with Stew Hamilton taking over.10 Jun 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyMercury to expand Southland wind farm after smelter dealThe stage-two expansion will add 36 turbines and generate 155 megawatts (MW).07 Jun 01:40 AM
EnergyS&P welcomes NZ power dealThe ratings agency says the 20-year power deal for Tiwai is a boon for generators.03 Jun 04:17 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyHow Tīwai Point aluminium smelter just became NZ’s biggest batteryAfter years of uncertainty, the Tīwai Point aluminium smelter's future has been assured.31 May 05:00 PM
Energy‘Fantastic’: New deal extends Tiwai Point aluminium smelter's life by 20 yearsHundreds of jobs at massive plant secured under breakthrough deal.30 May 08:59 PM
EnergyRevealed: The most complained-about telcoFree, independent dispute service says there are still too many complaints.02 May 03:20 AM
EnergyMercury avoids $1.5m in fines after ‘steam hammer’ eventMercury has committed to improving worker safety after an incident at Rotokawa.11 Apr 04:53 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyHigher power bills coming: Mercury increases prices, first-half profit fallsMercury has warned of higher prices as it faces higher costs.20 Feb 01:37 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyAfter the rains: A return to normal for power company profitsThe power sector is likely to report slightly reduced earnings for the December half year.18 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyMercury leads NZ sharemarket up as Aucklanders take a breakTrading was quiet as Aucklanders relaxed on their anniversary holiday.29 Jan 05:08 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesMarket close: Shares dip as interest rate cut question weighs on investorsTransport stocks were also under pressure after Maersk said it’s avoiding the Red Sea.08 Jan 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careMarket close: NZ sharemarket ends roller coaster yearThe 'damp end' to the year is not just outside, but in the sharemarket too.29 Dec 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyBrokers Picks: Wipeout - local stock picking hard going in a year of high interest ratesIt was a tough year for local stock pickers as the NZX50 struggled to stay above water.25 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeContact Energy wins Sustainability Leadership Award at Deloitte Top 200Contact has a long-standing commitment to sustainability.06 Dec 04:00 PM
EnergyMercury Energy's new wind farm to power 20,000 homesThe company has completed stage one of its new wind farm.21 Nov 03:30 AM
Markets with MadisonMeridian chairman: Sell these state assets"The Crown can use those funds elsewhere."17 Nov 01:14 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyMarket close: Energy stocks drag NZ shares downA softer New Zealand sharemarket closed the week with a half per cent fall.10 Nov 05:23 AM
Markets with MadisonRenewables race: The $30b electricity transitionWhy NZ power companies are undertaking a once in a generation infrastructure programme.14 Sep 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhat the big power companies can teach NZ IncOPINION: The power companies have been a bright spot in the reporting season.31 Aug 05:00 PM