EnergyPower deal keeps smelter aliveA revised contract between Meridian Energy and the owners of the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter extends the smelter's operating life for at least another year from 2017.03 Aug 05:00 PM
EnergyContact Energy stake sale talk buildsSpeculation is building that a block sale of ASX-listed Origin Energy's 53pc stake in New Zealand's Contact Energy may be imminent.20 Jul 02:38 AM
EnergyTrailblazer works in two worldsFor Tina Porou, leadership is a daily balancing act.12 Jul 05:00 PM
EnergyHorror day for power company investorsMore than half a billion dollars has been wiped off the value of NZX-listed electricity firms today.25 Jun 07:23 AM
EnergyContact to hand back $367m to shareholdersContact Energy's 70,000 shareholders will get a 50c-a-share special dividend tomorrow as its majority owner examines options to quit its stake in the company.21 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDEnergyInvestors sell up in bid to cement gainsNew Zealand shares fell yesterday, as Contact Energy and Mighty River Power were sold by investors looking to crystallise recent gains.15 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDEnergyOrigin says it's committed to ContactDespite speculation about its future in NZ, Origin Energy says it's committed to its investment in Contact Energy.08 Jun 09:00 PM
BDBDEnergyContact shares rocket on return plansContact Energy shares jumped more than 14 per cent after announcing it will increase returns to shareholders.24 May 09:24 PM
BDBDConstructionPowercos rally to push market higherNew Zealand shares rose yesterday, paced by Genesis Energy, Contact Energy and Mighty River Power in a relief rally as Meridian Energy's instalment came due.18 May 05:00 PM
EnergyPower firms push back over pricing infoPower companies have successfully pushed back against a move to provide people with more information about why prices go up.31 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDConstructionIndex slips after profit drops at FonterraNew Zealand shares fell, led by Fonterra Shareholders' Fund, after the world's biggest dairy exporter lowered its guidance for dividends25 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul Glass: Note of caution over reporting season resultsListed companies release their financial results to investors biannually, in a period informally known as the reporting season.25 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionMark Lister: Contact out of step with the restThe electricity sector has attracted a lot of attention in the past couple of weeks, both in the business pages and within the investment community itself.01 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionStock Takes: Up and away - market takes offIt has been a big week for the sharemarket as the reporting season continues and stocks make big price moves.26 Feb 04:00 PM
EnergyMRP writedown puts spotlight on ContactMighty River Power's $69 million writedown on two failed geothermal developments overseas is a lesson for Contact Energy, says an analyst.24 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionStock Takes: Contact plan a shock to systemThe so-called gentailers didn't seem such defensive, dependable investments after Contact Energy reported its interim result on Monday.19 Feb 04:00 PM
EnergyShowdown looms for Contact EnergyContact Energy could be heading for a showdown with minority shareholders over what to do with a $1 billion pot of cash.16 Feb 04:00 PM
EnergyContact shares slump after profit fallContact Energy shares have fallen nearly 9 per cent today after reporting a plunge in half-year profits.15 Feb 11:20 PM
EnergyGeothermal powers ahead of gasGeothermal has pipped gas generation for the first time as more plants come on stream.10 Dec 04:00 PM
BDBDConstructionProfit takers drive NZX 50 lowerNew Zealand shares fell yesterday, paced by Meridian Energy, Contact Energy and Mighty River Power as some investors looked to crystallise recent gains.24 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Big bill makes me cut all contactI am the household manager - in part, because the other half isn't interested in assuming the role and in part because I like to know what's going on.01 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDConstructionNZ sharemarket extends gainsNew Zealand shares gained for a third day yesterday, paced by Contact Energy and TrustPower, as investors spooked by recent volatility sought high-yield stocks. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare rose to a record.21 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDEnergyContact profit up 17.6pcThe stars have aligned for Contact Energy - producing an increase in profit to $234m and a second dividend increase for shareholders in two years.17 Aug 10:11 PM
EnergyContact powers up latest geothermal plantContact Energy will today formally open its latest geothermal power station, likely to be the last big plant built this decade.13 Aug 05:00 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
BDBDEnergyContact Energy lifts earningsContact Energy reported a 5 per cent improvement in earnings with improved sales and lower wholesale electricity prices.17 Feb 08:53 PM
BDBDAged careNZ stocks mixed on light volumeNZ shares were mixed yesterday as investors cast forward to next month's earnings season, and as regional markets mulled this week's Federal Reserve meeting.28 Jan 04:30 PM
