Commodities news
Fonterra’s first-half profit climbs to $729m
Fonterra raises first half profit, dividend, keeps $10/kg milk price forecast
Why filling the petrol tank is about to get cheaper for Kiwis
Slower global growth is suppressing oil prices which should flow to the local pump prices.
Outlook for dairy: Fresh signs of life but China still disappoints
New Zealand and Australian milk production is off to the strongest season start in years.
Liam Dann: The Trump bump boosts our KiwiSaver ... but a big market showdown looms
OPINION: Beating political opponents is one thing. Now Trump faces a more powerful foe.
Inside Economics: Trump or Harris – what will the fallout for NZ look like?
OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deep dive into the week's economic news.
China's protein consumption has changed – Rabobank
Rabobank says protein exporters need to adapt to changing consumer trends in China.
Nuclear energy stocks hit record highs on surging demand from AI
Financial Times: Amazon and Google deals to deploy reactors in sector’s revitalisation.
Genesis Energy pares back retail arm
Genesis Energy is paring back jobs in its retail arm.
'A lot of money': Meridian CEO on how dry spell, low gas supply cost it $200m
The Meridian chief executive told shareholders it had been a challenging time.
Wall St indexes slip with rates, Middle East in focus
Investors are keeping an eye on inflation data, and ongoing Middle East tensions.
Huia Burt replaces Luke Blincoe at Electric Kiwi
Electric Kiwi chief executive Luke Blincoe has stepped down, effective immediately.
Coal, gas data shows NZ 'lurching from crisis to crisis'
Figures show NZ relied heavily on coal and gas-driven power generation from April to June.
Transpower gives green light for generators to use more water
Consumers could be paid to use less power if the situation deteriorates.
Methanex pressured to fill key government gas contract in the midst of supply squeeze
The Government's last-minute gas contract is another sign of deep trouble in the market.
Methanex shutters operations to keep NZ's lights on – and make money
Gas deal means all the units at Huntly can operate.
Methanex shutters operations to keep NZ's lights on – and make money
Gas deal means all the units at Huntly can operate.
Electricity regulator steps in as Prime Energy defaults on payment to Manawa
The Electricity Authority is working with both companies on a 'managed resolution'.
NZ's stretched power sector is facing big challenges, Electricity Authority warns
Wholesale electricity prices have risen sharply in the past month.