New Zealand‘This is not restoration’: Māori leader challenges Ruakākā solar projectDr Mere Kepa says the $227m project stands on ancestral Te Parawhau land.10 Nov 12:30 AM
EnergyGovt's new stance could add to power pipeline - Meridian chair CEO Mike Roan says strong spring winds have lifted early 2026 performance.20 Oct 10:47 PM
PremiumSharesMarket close: Gentailers rally on energy market reforms, lifting NZXShare prices rise for Meridian Energy, Genesis Energy, Mercury Energy and Contact Energy.01 Oct 05:35 AM
New Zealand'Real concern': Expert says Kiwis won’t see 'material change' in power prices after Govt review30 Sep 10:04 PM
PremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket drops after weak GDP data and US Fed rate cut18 Sep 06:06 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergy'A big disappointment' – analyst's view on Genesis Energy's earnings outlookThe midpoint of its guidance range was $62m below consensus estimates.25 Aug 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumStock 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
EnergyMajor energy firms sign deal for strategic reserve at HuntlyGenesis, Meridian Energy, Mercury NZ and Contact Energy agree deal for back-up generation.03 Aug 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: What to watch out for this reporting seasonWill this month's company reporting season reveal a turnaround for the sharemarket?31 Jul 11:00 PM
Business'Ruling the roost more than ever': Former Energy Minister rips into Big Four power companiesMarket reform is seen by some as the only real way to see power prices come down.30 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessDoes your power company tell you if you're on the cheapest deal? Check our interactiveThe graphic shows which companies do a best-plan check and help struggling customers. 28 Jul 05:00 PM
Sponsored StoriesHow a solar storage battery is helping Raglan Community House support those in needWhen storms knock out power in Whāingaroa, locals know where to go.21 Jul 08:50 PM
Sponsored StoriesPowering care with clean energySolar energy helps Raglan Community House support those in need.Watch15 Jul 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyNZ's LNG import plan could cost up to $1b, report revealsSmaller LNG options would cost more per gigajoule but need less infrastructure.10 Jul 04:00 AM
Sponsored StoriesSolar bat monitors uncover secrets of Auckland’s night skyThey don’t screech or suck blood. But they do sing. 06 Jul 09:47 PM
Sponsored StoriesSolar bat monitors cut carbon emissions and uncover secrets of Auckland’s night skyThey don’t screech or suck blood. But they do sing. Tiny and elusive, New Zealand’s long-tailed bat is the country’s only native land mammal, and it’s critically endangered.Watch02 Jul 11:39 PM
Sponsored StoriesKaibosh gets a clean-energy boost in the fight against food waste Five million kilograms of food saved. Eleven million meals delivered. 23 Jun 03:54 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWhy energy is set to be a hot topic in next year's electionMeridian’s new CEO shares his thoughts on sector scrutiny amid electricity challenges.15 Jun 02:00 AM
EnergyNZAS to ramp up production early as hydro storage improvesHigher lake levels mean the smelter can ramp up production earlier than expected. 02 Jun 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesCEO pay survey: NZ’s first $5m woman but recession hits many in the pocketPay packets fall as CEOs fail to achieve performance targets.01 May 05:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumEnergyNZ hydro-power generation gets a boost Much-needed rain has taken some pressure off the national electricity grid. 06 Apr 08:46 PM
BusinessMeridian says Ruakākā solar farm will power half of Northland’s homesMeridian Energy will proceed with its planned $226m solar farm near Whangārei.24 Mar 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHydro lake levels are at record lows, but that could quickly changeSevere wind and rain forecast for the central and southern parts of the country this week.17 Mar 06:00 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
PremiumPremiumBusinessDeparting Meridian boss' parting shot: Leave the system aloneThe departing Meridian Energy boss says the power sector is fine as it is.02 Mar 04:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumBusinessMeridian to join major electricity companies in hiking power pricesToughest times he can recall: Meridian boss cites hydro, wind and gas problems.26 Feb 02:18 AM