Energy‘Fantastic’: New deal extends Tiwai Point aluminium smelter's life by 20 yearsHundreds of jobs at massive plant secured under breakthrough deal.30 May 08:59 PM
EnergyRising costs prompts Contact to rethink Wairākei development"Assessed total project costs have come in substantially higher than previously expected."16 May 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Energy crisis - Will Kiwis be able to heat their homes this winter?OPINION: As we head into winter, how will New Zealand's energy grid cope?10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSalt, sake and steam as giant geothermal power station cranks upThe turbine's opening ceremony involved traditional Japanese and Māori elements.06 May 06:35 AM
EnergyCompany results: Contact's profit increases, Freightways’ earnings slumpContact expects a more generous electricity deal to be finalised with Tiwai Point.18 Feb 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyAfter the rains: A return to normal for power company profitsThe power sector is likely to report slightly reduced earnings for the December half year.18 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMarkets with MadisonPro Stock Picks 2024: Experts wade in on smart investments this yearSky TV, Summerset, Contact Energy and Infratil are favourites.01 Feb 07:13 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesMarket close: Shares dip as interest rate cut question weighs on investorsTransport stocks were also under pressure after Maersk said it’s avoiding the Red Sea.08 Jan 05:12 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careMarket close: NZ sharemarket ends roller coaster yearThe 'damp end' to the year is not just outside, but in the sharemarket too.29 Dec 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeContact Energy wins Sustainability Leadership Award at Deloitte Top 200Contact has a long-standing commitment to sustainability.06 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyMarket close: Energy stocks drag NZ shares downA softer New Zealand sharemarket closed the week with a half per cent fall.10 Nov 05:23 AM
BusinessContact pushes out Tauhara start dateThe energy firm is tackling a range of commissioning issues at the geothermal project.09 Nov 08:37 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyCO2 shortage: Contact Energy’s proposed solution to the bubbles crisisIt's the essential ingredient to keep the bubbles in everything, from lager to lemonade.06 Nov 04:22 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyPunakaiki seeks buyer for Devoli stakeWholesale ISP firm also looking for fresh growth capital.17 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyMarket close: Power companies short circuit rally, take stocks lowerNZ stocks ended weaker as market awaits key US jobs data.06 Oct 05:43 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyConsumer Watchdog critical as Contact Energy hikes prices by 10pcPrice rise for around half the firm's customers. Move follows broadband price rise.28 Sep 09:16 PM
Markets with MadisonRenewables race: The $30b electricity transitionWhy NZ power companies are undertaking a once in a generation infrastructure programme.14 Sep 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyLoss of Contact’s Stratford peaker will affect electricity market - analystOne of Contact Energy's peakers will be out of action until 2025.13 Sep 01:47 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesNZ sharemarket holds its ground in face of weaker offshore boursesThe S&P/NZX 50 Index traded steadily, closing slightly lower for the day.07 Sep 06:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn Berry: The Govt and BlackRock - what have we just endorsed?OPINION: BlackRock isn't here on a mercy mission, but to do business and make money.28 Aug 03:00 AM
Markets with MadisonConsumption crunch: The companies to watch this earnings seasonMajor companies begin revealing their finances from today.13 Aug 08:32 PM
PoliticsMichael Wood ‘cast a shadow’ over public’s trust in MPs - inquiryWood resigned as a minister after he failed to declare a significant portfolio of shares.18 Jul 04:04 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyRenewables main focus for NZ deal-making in 2023 – law firmDLA Piper says the market is buoyant in New Zealand and Australia.19 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsPM asking questions over Transport Minister's airport shares blunderWood had an interest in Auckland Airport while he was the minister overseeing aviation.05 Jun 05:00 PM
Sponsored StoriesHow to meet NZ’s carbon emission goalsContact's plans: cut emissions equal to 220,000 cars off the road.27 Apr 07:20 PM
Sponsored StoriesExtreme weather & a wellbeing message Supporting Kiwis with $250k energy & broadband relief.30 Mar 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeJarden Brief: Netflix bucks jitters as Credit Suisse fallout unfolds across globeSilicon Valley Bank contagion gets complicated as bank stocks catch a cold.15 Mar 08:08 PM
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EnergyBasic fibre restored for Gisborne after last-minute digger blunderTelco boss calls blunder disheartening for crews working 24/7. Telcos offer free data.19 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyContact sees earnings jump after 'tough' first halfContact Energy had a tough first half but sees an earnings jump in 2025.13 Feb 04:28 AM
Sponsored StoriesHelping whānau when they need it mostWhy Contact Energy is offering families free power.30 Jan 11:00 AM
Sponsored StoriesBe smart with energy in summerSimple adjustments can mean big savings & benefit for the planet.18 Dec 07:25 PM
Sponsored StoriesMajor workplace changes occurringContact Energy "at the forefront of the flexible work revolution".17 Nov 11:00 AM
EnergyBusinesses up the ante on parental leave perksContact Energy is the latest to offer employees attractive incentives.14 Nov 12:27 AM