EnergyTiwai Pt deal done with MeridianTiwai Point smelter looks set to stay open after the announcement of a new power deal with Meridian Energy.02 Aug 09:10 PM
EnergyMeridian's poverty project up for awardsMeridian Energy has joined with charity KidsCan to raise awareness of child poverty in NZ and help to provide food, clothing and basic healthcare.29 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDEnergyDoubts over Tiwai Point hit power firmsNew Zealand shares fell over uncertainty surrounding the future of the Tiwai Point smelter.13 Jul 05:00 PM
EnergyTiwai Pt decision delayed for a monthA decision on the future of Tiwai Point's massive electricity contract, due today - has been delayed by a month.30 Jun 09:00 PM
EnergyHorror day for power company investorsMore than half a billion dollars has been wiped off the value of NZX-listed electricity firms today.25 Jun 07:23 AM
EnergyPower industry eyes on Tiwai PtNext Wednesday all eyes will be on the owners of the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter to see if they give Meridian Energy notice they wish to terminate their contract.24 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDEnergyTiwai Pt to save $50m under grid change proposalThe Electricity Authority has published a series of proposals on more efficient ways to charge for the national grid.16 Jun 03:20 AM
BDBDEnergyInvestors sell up in bid to cement gainsNew Zealand shares fell yesterday, as Contact Energy and Mighty River Power were sold by investors looking to crystallise recent gains.15 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionStock Takes: English pumps power dividendsIs the Govt really getting double the amount of dividends from its sold down power companies?21 May 07:20 PM
BDBDConstructionPowercos rally to push market higherNew Zealand shares rose yesterday, paced by Genesis Energy, Contact Energy and Mighty River Power in a relief rally as Meridian Energy's instalment came due.18 May 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeSkyCity lead stock index higherNew Zealand shares rose yesterday, paced by SkyCity Entertainment Group and Meridian Energy as investors mulled a possible rate cut.11 May 05:00 PM
OpinionElectricity companies' shares losing spark but reasons aren't obviousShares in Mighty River Power and Meridian Energy have been coming off the boil, but there are few obvious reasons for a recent slump in their stock prices.13 Apr 07:00 PM
EnergyShifting focus to customersIt's day one at Meridian Energy's new offices in the freshly built Quad 5 building at Auckland Airport, and staff are celebrating with cake.09 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionPerformance shows Meridian float too cheapMark Lister says the Crown got $1.8b for selling a Meridian stake now worth more than $3.2b.08 Apr 05:00 PM
EnergyMeridian aims to raise Auckland profileSixteen Meridian Energy staff have left Mt Wellington offices for a new building at Auckland International Airport.06 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDConstructionFletcher Building drives index higherNew Zealand shares rose yesterday, paced by Fletcher Building, as investors were drawn to firms that have under-performed the benchmark index.16 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionGrant BradleyGrant Bradley: Powercos don't expect customers to give back the loveExpect a little bit of love from your power company this year but they're not betting on it being requited.04 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financePower firms nudge index to fresh highNZ shares rose to a fresh record yesterday, paced by Mighty River Power, Meridian Energy and Genesis Energy as investors mulled possible lower interest rates across the Tasman.02 Mar 04:00 PM
EnergyMeridian pencils in $625m capital returnMeridian Energy has raised its dividend and says it intends to return $625 million of capital to shareholders over the next five years.18 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDEnergyMeridian earnings up, capital return possibleMeridian Energy, which generates about 30 per cent of the country's electricity, lifted first-half earnings 21 per cent.17 Feb 09:00 PM
BDBDEnergyPower shares lead fall in stock indexNew Zealand shares fell yesterday, led by Contact Energy after it flagged plans to invest offshore. Genesis Energy and Meridian Energy declined as enthusiasm for the sector cooled.16 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDEnergyDividend payers lead NZ market downNew Zealand shares fell yesterday from a record close paced by Meridian Energy, Precinct Properties New Zealand and Spark New Zealand, as the appetite waned.09 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDAged careSharemarket heads back up after slideNew Zealand shares rose yesterday, heading back towards a record high after a two-day slide.02 Feb 04:00 PM
EnergyMeridian to replace faulty transformersMeridian Energy is replacing two of its transformers at its Manapouri power station after finding a fault with cooling units.01 Feb 04:00 PM
EnergySecond day of falls for NZ sharesNew Zealand shares fell for a second day as the kiwi dollar's slide to a four-year low sapped overseas investor appetite for high-yielding stocks.30 Jan 09:01 PM
BDBDEnergyHunt for yields drives shares to recordNew Zealand shares rose to a new record close yesterday as holidays in Auckland and Australia kept trading volumes light.26 Jan 04:00 PM
EnergyPower giants hold pricesMighty River Power and Meridian Energy will keep the price they charge for electricity on hold this year for the third year in a row.22 Jan 04:00 PM
EnergyClose eye kept on storage lakesHydro lake levels are falling and wholesale power prices rising as drought threatens in parts of the country.14 Jan 04:00 PM
