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Meridian net profit up, lifts dividend, defers major project

Meridian has lifted its annual net profit by 2 per cent.

Contact, Meridian shares rally as Transpower hastens upgrade

Contact and Meridian shares have rallied on the back of a Transpower grid upgrade.

Rio says 'no current plans' to reopen Tiwai potline

Speculation that potline closed during Covid-19 lockdown could be opened in September.

Thinking big: Why the sudden interest in pumping water uphill?

An ambitious concept is suddenly being held up as a jobs rich nation building project.

Brian Fallow: Lake Onslow hydro storage scheme is no pipe dream

$30m is worth paying to investigate scheme that would help decarbonise energy.

The 622 megawatt question overhanging the generation game

The closure of the Tiwai Point smelter will usher in a new era for NZ's power generators.

Revealed: How far Meridian was prepared to go to keep its biggest customer

"We felt that it was a pretty compelling package," Meridian CEO says.

'Shattering impact': Southland to take huge hit from smelter closure

The Southland economy is set to take a major hit.

Three things driving the NZ sharemarket's rally

Plus, was ANZ expecting tougher rules?

Power surge: What happens if Rio Tinto pulls the plug on Tiwai?

What are the scenarios if Rio Tinto closes its Smelter at Tiwai Point?

S&P says possible Tiwai closure exposes risks in electricity sector

Rio Tinto-controlled NZAS is reviewing its its Tiwai Pt smelter.

$1.5b wiped off power companies as smelter owners hint at closure

The owners of the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter have raised the possibility of closure.

Power price shake-up: Govt to push consumers to shop around

Many households switch power providers; now the Government will target those who don't.

Govt's pay increase veto for top boards is 'image trumping policy'

The Act leader says the Govt vetoing Crown-owned board pay rises is a marketing exercise

Balanced consenting framework needed for renewables - Meridian

Meridian is in talks with a number of parties as to how dry-year risk can be covered.

Utilities take centre stage as NZ reporting season trundles on next week

Utilities are set to dominate the company reporting season next week.