BusinessMighty River battles flat demandMighty River Power's next chief executive, Fraser Whineray, sees flat demand as being the biggest challenge facing the electricity generator and retailer.01 May 05:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Govt's selldown - marks out of 10The National Government's asset sale programme is complete but the debate about the process just won't go away.21 Apr 09:30 PM
Business12 Questions: Joan WithersThe only way I have got through is by being disciplined.02 Apr 03:15 PM
EnergyTreasury wanted more 'Mum and Dad' SOE investorsThe Treasury would have liked more "Mum and Dad" small investors to have bought shares in electricity generators Mighty River Power and Meridian Energy.26 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandPlug in to cheaper powerOver the past couple of weeks, households have been receiving nasty surprises in the mail.08 Mar 07:19 PM
EnergyMighty River set to beat float forecastMighty River Power remains on track to meet forecast full-year profit for the year but is wary of falling lake levels feeding its central North Island hydro dams.26 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionBob Jones: Preserving heritage - or feathering the nest?There's a Bay of Islands bloke bearing that fine old Maori name of Hoskins, who's chairman of something called the Motu Kokako Ahuwhenua Trust.03 Feb 04:30 PM
SharesEarly Genesis float tippedDetails of how the Government plans to float Genesis Energy could be out by the end of next month, but fund managers say it will need to be heavily discounted.02 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandPower prices should fall: Consumer NZConsumer NZ says power prices for Kiwi households should fall after years of relentless increases including a 3% annual rise revealed in the latest official data.08 Jan 04:30 PM
EnergyNZX on 'breather' after stellar runIndigestion triggered by the size of the Govt's power company floats and investors wanting to take profits are being blamed for a fall in NZ's benchmark index.08 Dec 04:30 PM
EnergyGenesis harder sell: analystsThe Government, fresh from the sale of shares in Mighty River Power and Meridian Energy, faces a harder sell when it comes to divesting a 49 per cent stake in the third and final power generator.14 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Govt path inconsistentTwo events this week clearly illustrate that serious questions need to be asked about the Crown's transparency and decision-making processes.08 Nov 04:30 PM
EnergyEnergy share float info criticisedThe head of New Zealand's investment regulator has hit out at the Government's energy company sharemarket floats and says they have failed to lead the way in making it easier for retail investors to access information.31 Oct 04:30 PM
EnergyMarket regulator calls for IPO clarityThe FMA yesterday called on issuers of investment statements and prospectuses to "lift their game" after its report on the industry following its guidance note of June last year.30 Oct 04:30 PM
BDBDEnergyMeridian sale raises $1.88bMeridian shares will be issued at a listing price of $1.50, the bottom of the indicative range, and with a much smaller investor pool than the government had hoped for.23 Oct 07:03 AM
EnergyMighty River could affect Meridian priceSources said the Meridian general offer could attract up to $280 million which, when taken with the broker allocation of $565m, could see up to $850m out of the $1.25 billion offer in retail ownership.18 Oct 06:30 AM
BusinessSoaking up spare cashShare buybacks - such as the one outlined this week by Mighty River Power - are a useful tool for companies to manage their balance sheets, but they don't always translate into higher share prices, say analysts.13 Oct 12:24 AM
SharesWithers defends MRP buybackMighty River Power's $50 million share buyback is more about the company's strong balance sheet than politics, says chair Joan Withers.10 Oct 04:30 PM
EnergyShare notices sent to junk foldersA glitch means some Mighty River Power shareholders have yet to receive notification of how many shares they bought during the company's float.06 Oct 04:30 PM
EnergyReferendum to be held on asset salesFive months after the first share float of Mighty River Power a referendum on asset sales is to go ahead - news accidentally tweeted by the Greens co-leader.02 Sep 12:00 AM
