EnergyTiwai stoush may affect Mighty RiverThe Tiwai Pt power price stoush will probably have a small negative effect on the price of Mighty River - but it's not a showstopper say sharemarket analysts.27 Mar 11:00 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
EnergyPower floats lose protectionPotential investors in Mighty River Power, Genesis Energy and Meridian will be exposed to the financial impacts caused by any new charges linked to water or geothermal use and land resumption.26 Mar 04:30 PM
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
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: SOE sales folly without smelter sortedIt is folly to press on with the partial privatisation of the state-owned power companies when the future of the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter is unresolved, writes Brian Fallow.23 Jan 04:30 PM
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
OpinionEditorial: Meridian needs best dealMeridian Energy is not a private enterprise but in negotiation with Rio Tinto it must act like one. If it can get a better power price elsewhere, Tiwai smelter must go.14 Oct 04:29 PM
BDBDEnergyRio Tinto eyes smelter closuresRio Tinto's attempt to renegotiate New Zealand's largest electricity contract, for its aluminium smelter at Bluff, comes as the company's chief executive warns of "difficult decisions" ahead.10 Aug 02:45 AM