BDBDEnergyKey: Power plan 'harder than it looks'Mighty River Power expects it would take at least five years for the Labour and Green party's new electricity policies to be enacted, and John Key says it won't happen.22 Apr 10:35 PM
EnergyWarning on Mighty River float's big cutLabour's proposed shake-up of the energy sector could slash up to 20 per cent off the value of Mighty River Power although analysts rate the chances of the Opposition's plan going ahead at less than 50 per cent.22 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandSpooked investors off the hookInvestors who applied for Mighty River Power shares have been given a deadline to withdraw their applications if concerned about the Labour-Greens' power policy plans.22 Apr 05:30 PM
BusinessMRP applications may be withdrawnThe Government said it would file a supplementary disclosure to the Mighty River Power share offer to take into account possible additional risks to investors that electricity reform under a Labour/Greens government could pose.22 Apr 04:48 AM
OpinionMatt McCarten: An energy plan to hit profiteersMatt McCarten looks at the plans of Labour and the Greens to set up an electricity agency, NZ Power, if they are elected next year.20 Apr 05:30 PM
BDBDBusinessMRP chief slams socialist' planAs Mighty River Power's boss prepares the State-owned company for sale, he has slated the new Labour-Green electricity policy as "socialist".20 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Regulating electricity big step backwardsJohn Key's partial privatisation programme was dealt a major blow this week when the Labour Party announced proposals to regulate the industry, writes Brian Gaynor.19 Apr 05:30 PM
EnergyLabour, Greens make power promiseLabour and the Greens are promising a major intervention in the retail power system in a bid to lower residential power prices if they win next year's election.18 Apr 01:36 AM
SharesLips locked on share take-upThe Government says it won't be able to say how many people have applied to buy shares in Mighty River Power until after the offer period has closed.15 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Focus should be on smelter talks, not Labour's talkPotential Mighty River Power shareholders have had plenty to digest and dissect since the prospectus for the part-sale of the state-owned enterprise was released this month.15 Apr 05:30 PM
EnergyMighty River offer opens to publicBrokers and analysts are predicting a strong take-up of Mighty River Power shares as the offer opens to the public today.14 Apr 05:30 PM
BusinessHow to read a prospectusHow a company makes its money and the risks involved are the two main points to focus on when reading through an investment prospectus, say finance experts.12 Apr 05:30 PM
BusinessMarket analysts divided over MRP bonus sharesMarket players are divided over the attractiveness of Mighty River Power's bonus scheme and say it's hard to know if it will encourage investors to keep hold of their shares.08 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionJudy McGregor: Mighty pay rise overlooks aged carersA startling aspect of the 73 per cent pay rise for directors of Mighty River Power is that John Key says it is "realistic" and "sensible" to do it now, writes Judy McGregor, before the company is listed on the sharemarket next month.07 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandCheck the red flags in stampede for Mighty River sharesTrying to wave down a stampede of elephants can be a thankless and possibly dangerous task, but someone's got to try to do it.06 Apr 05:30 PM
BusinessPartial sale terms on targetFund managers say the terms of the Mighty River Power offer are mostly on target with market expectations.05 Apr 04:30 PM
BusinessFull steam ahead for offerThe long-awaited Mighty River Power prospectus is finally available.05 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandMighty River give smelter warningMighty River Power has warned would-be investors of a long-term drop in electricity prices which would hit the value of its shares should the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter close.05 Apr 04:30 PM
EnergyMighty River's shares unveiledThe Government has set a price range of $2.35 to $2.80 per share for the partial privatisation of Mighty River Power.05 Apr 01:05 AM
New ZealandKey: Mighty's 73pc pay rise realisticA 73 per cent pay rise for Mighty River Power directors is "realistic" and it is "sensible" to do it now before the company is listed on the sharemarket, John Key says.04 Apr 04:30 PM
EnergyMighty pay hike for boardMighty River Power directors are to get a 73 per cent pay rise, it has been confirmed ahead of the release of offer documents for the company's partial float tomorrow.03 Apr 10:10 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Everyone's a winner in partial power floatThe partial sale of Mighty River Power (MRP) has created enormous debate and disagreement.29 Mar 04:30 PM
BusinessMighty River will sell - brokerThe partial sale of Mighty River Power is unlikely to be stopped by even complete failure of negotiations between Meridian and Pacific Aluminium over the Tiwai Pt smelter's electricity price, a broker says.29 Mar 04:30 PM
BusinessRio Tinto old hand at talking toughRio Tinto - the ultimate owner of the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter - is no stranger to playing hardball with governments when it comes to securing energy contracts.29 Mar 04:30 PM
BusinessLife without the smelter? It's a big changeIt is a bit soon for consumers to start relishing the prospect of lower power bills because the future of the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter is shaky. A deal may yet be done.29 Mar 04:30 PM
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
