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
New ZealandAsset sale foes plan to buy inAlmost one in five New Zealanders who oppose the partial sale of Mighty River Power intend buying shares in the company anyway.21 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandLabour rises at expense of alliesLabour and its leader David Shearer have had a boost in support in the latest <i>Herald-</i>DigiPoll survey - but it appears to have come at the expense of its potential coalition allies.20 Mar 07:24 PM
SharesMighty River share sign-ups hit 400,000More than 400,000 people have pre-registered their interest in buying Mighty River Power shares before the process closes at 5pm on Friday.19 Mar 11:00 PM
SharesMighty River share tips $2.36 to $2.75Shares in Mighty River Power are likely to cost between $2.36 and $2.75, according to estimates based on a raft of pre-marketing research reports released by major broking firms.19 Mar 04:30 PM
EnergyMighty River deadline loomsA flurry of last-minute pre-registrations for Mighty River Power shares is expected ahead of the Friday close-off.18 Mar 09:10 AM
EnergyPower behind Mighty River boardMighty River Power chairwoman Joan Withers has a formidable reputation for being one of the best communicators in business.17 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionPaul Glass: More scrutiny will help everyoneTransparency and engagement are important ingredients in building a successful business that serves the needs of all stakeholders, writes Paul Glass.17 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Enough talk - action needed on water issuesEditorial: Two recent events ought to have injected some urgency into the quest for cleaner, fairer and better use of New Zealand's most valuable resource, water.14 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionDame Anne Salmond: Time to defend democratic rightsSince the 1980s, too, successive Governments have become increasingly high-handed, and ideologically driven, writes Anne Salmond.13 Mar 08:30 PM
Energy'Big appetite' for Mighty River sharesThe record number of pre-registrations for Mighty River Power shares shows there is strong appetite for well-structured businesses, says one fund manager.13 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMinisters pressured Solid EnergyGovernment ministers urged Solid Energy to take on more debt and to pay bigger dividends despite company warnings that falling coal prices threatened profitability.13 Mar 03:16 AM
EnergyAsset sales petition arrives at ParliamentThe 68 boxes carried onto Parliament's forecourt this afternoon contained 393,000 signatures. It is thought to be the biggest ever petition in support of a citizen's initiated referendum.12 Mar 12:46 AM
EnergyShearer signed up in sale processLabour Leader David Shearer says the fact someone was able to pre-register for Mighty River shares in his name shows how "shonky" the sales process is.11 Mar 11:00 PM
Energy390,000 sign petition against asset salesThe Government will push ahead with asset sales regardless of a referendum on the issue, Finance Minister Bill English says.11 Mar 10:49 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Much to weigh up on Mighty RiverLiam Dann considers whether he should be buying a stake in Mighty River Power.10 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Wise warning from the pastThe frenzy of preregistration for the Mighty River Power float spoke volumes about the mood of stock market investors. Bernard Hickey gives his view.09 Mar 04:30 PM
EnergyMighty River admits riskMighty River Power has admitted its $250 million investment in geothermal exploration in Chile could come to nothing, but believes it is worth the risk given Chile's massive geothermal resources and energy demands.09 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: Power sale proves the unpopular can prevailAds for the Mighty River Power sale came on to our TV screens this week and viewers could have been forgiven for thinking they were placed by an opposition political party.09 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Challenge holding onto investors after floatMighty River Power needs to promote loyalty bonus scheme...09 Mar 02:08 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Mighty River's trickle of answers insultingIn one stroke, Mighty River Power has made a mockery of Parliament's annual financial review mechanism,.08 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandInvestors in for the long haul?Four days after pre-registrations opened on Tuesday, 229,615 New Zealanders had joined the queue for Mighty River shares by late yesterday.08 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionTamsyn ParkerStock Takes: Mighty River lolly scrambleThe Government's confirmation that Mighty River Power is finally on the block has spurred a rash of activity among brokers.07 Mar 08:30 PM
EnergyRunning hot - Mighty River's geothermal gemsGeothermal is the ultimate renewable energy source - and one reason why Mighty River Power is kicking off the government's asset sales. Energy reporter Grant Bradley visits the company's brand-new plant07 Mar 06:30 PM
BusinessWithers defends move to lift Mighty River dividendsMighty River Power chairwoman Joan Withers has defended the decision to raise the company's dividend policy.07 Mar 05:00 PM
CompaniesMighty River board's $1200 paydayMighty River's directors are receiving additional fees of $1200 for each day they spend working to prepare the company for its sale, it was revealed today.07 Mar 01:25 AM
