ConstructionPM stands by Shipley as Genesis chairPrime Minister John Key has given his qualified support to Jenny Shipley remaining chair of the soon-to-be-listed power company Genesis.12 Feb 06:14 PM
SharesGrowing lineup of NZX listingsCompanies with strong growth prospects and businesses involved in the dairy and agricultural sector are high on the wish list for new listings on the sharemarket.10 Feb 04:30 PM
EnergySolid Energy boss steps downDon Elder has resigned as chief executive of troubled coal company Solid Energy, effective immediately.03 Feb 10:35 PM
KahuViews give hope to MaoriThe sale of power shares would create barriers to the Government's ability to provide redress for Maori rights, Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias says.01 Feb 04:30 PM
KahuCouncil argues for asset sales delayThe Maori Council says key principles behind its 1987 Lands case victory apply with greater force over its current bid to delay the sale of Mighty River Power.30 Jan 11:09 PM
KahuMaori asset sales delay bid in court todayThe Maori Council's final bid to delay the Government's flagship asset sales policy until Maori water claims are dealt with.30 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: SOE sales folly without smelter sortedIt is folly to press on with the partial privatisation of the state-owned power companies when the future of the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter is unresolved, writes Brian Fallow.23 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDEnergyMercury Energy cuts power pricesElectricity retailer Mercury Energy has announced its first across the board price cuts in a decade.21 Jan 12:45 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Five pieces of unfinished businessFran O'Sullivan looks at five 'nuggety issues' that look likely to hog business headlines in coming months.08 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDEnergyMeridian tips sale of stake in Oz wind farmMeridian Energy is considering the sale of its 50 per cent stake in the A$1 billion Macarthur wind farm in Australia.08 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDEnergyTake care with listed companies, ministers toldNew Zealand's ministers and officials have been given a new set of rules outlining how they can talk about listed companies.06 Jan 10:40 PM
New ZealandWhat really ruffles Kiwi feathersKiwis are loath to relinquish even a partial ownership share in national assets such as power companies - but the asset sales debate hasn't harmed the Government's polling.29 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandGrim tidings in end of year newsA sinking mine site and Treasury's caution on asset sales are at the top of this year's "Christmas dump" of public announcements, snuck in just ahead of the holidays.25 Dec 04:30 PM
KahuCouncil approved to appeal water rulingThe New Zealand Maori Council has been given leave to appeal to the Supreme Court over water rights.17 Dec 09:29 PM
KahuCouncil loses water caseThe Maori Council has lost its initial legal bid to delay the partial privatisation of Mighty River Power until Maori water rights are dealt with but is already working on an appeal.11 Dec 04:59 AM
KahuMaori fight over asset salesThe Maori Council's challenge to the Government's partial asset sales plan is likely to bypass the Court of Appeal and go directly to the Supreme Court early next year in order to meet the looming deadline for the sale of Mighty River Power.28 Nov 09:25 PM
KahuAsset sale decision expected soonThe Maori Council's High Court bid to halt the sale of Mighty River Power ended in Wellington today with a decision likely before Christmas.28 Nov 01:00 AM
KahuLegal bid based on 'misconception'The Maori Council's legal bid to block the Government's asset sales programme is based on a "misconception" about the Cabinet's role in advancing the plan, Crown lawyers argued in court yesterday.27 Nov 04:30 PM
KahuNgai Tahu hits back at dividing Maoridom' accusationMark Solomon, the chairman of South Island iwi Ngai Tahu, has hit back at Labour MP Shane Jones' criticism that the tribe has "divided Maoridom".18 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandArrest at asset sales protestAbout 200 people have attended a political street party to in Auckland's Karangahape Road today to protest asset sales.03 Nov 04:13 AM
