PremiumPremiumPoliticsLNG terminal back on after April Cabinet decisionThe Government has recommitted to building an import terminal for liquefied natural gas.12 May 01:05 AM
PremiumNew ZealandWhy this region pays more for power – and why many don't get a rebate'TECT cheques' of $500 go out to thousands a year, but there's a downside for competition.06 May 06:00 PM
PremiumStock takesWar in Iran wipes $5b from KiwiSaver as markets lurch, then steadyStock Takes: KiwiSaver assets fell $5b in the March quarter to $136.4b, Morningstar says.30 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why energy policy needs less panic and more honest arithmetic29 Apr 03:00 AM
PremiumAnalysisLiam DannWhy should mortgage holders be punished for Iran conflict with higher rates?21 Apr 06:00 PM
BusinessHigher than expected inflation raises odds of May OCR hikeThe biggest driver of quarterly inflation was fuel prices.21 Apr 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Betrayed': Electric vehicle user shocked after Meridian hikes his overnight power prices by 60%John Crook feels he's being 'beaten over the head' for trying to save on energy costs.17 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrad Tiller: KiwiSaver and infrastructure prosperityOPINION: By 2030 KiwiSaver, ACC and the NZ Super Fund will hold over $300b in savings.05 Apr 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Fossilised logic, drug wars and winning White FernsOPINION: More renewable solar energy is needed, not further reliance on fuel imports.04 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionLNG v pumped hydro: Will NZ choose to import risk or build cleaner resilience?OPINION: Ditch LNG terminal and back Lake Onslow for true energy security.01 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow new financial year rules will hit your pay, benefits and household costsKey policy changes take effect today, reshaping household budgets nationwide.01 Apr 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLNG binned? New terminal looks doubtful as ministers consider optionsThe Government's plan to build the terminal is in doubt in light of the Middle East war.29 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFirst concrete evidence of surge in EV sales with Iran crisisPLUS: Market leader sells out and a lobby group calls for lower road user charges for EVs.25 Mar 02:00 AM
Business$50m plan to double the number of public EV chargersThe $52.7m loans will help fund 2574 new public charge points nationwide.22 Mar 09:08 PM
PoliticsGreen Party suggests axing infrastructure projects for temporary free public transport and relief paymentsThe Greens asked Christopher Luxon make public transport free.22 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessFrom Xero to zero emissions: New Zealander of the year Sir Rod Drury's power play for Aotearoa's futureDrury is backing massive solar, data centre and fusion power projects.19 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDatagrid's $5.1b 'AI factory' faces three major hurdlesWhy Chorus walked away from its Datagrid partnership.17 Mar 10:00 PM
InflationBeef mince and steak prices surge as annual food costs climb 4.5%Beef porterhouse steak now averages $44.71 a kilo, up 21.5% in a year.16 Mar 10:51 PM
New ZealandInvercargill AI data centre approved as expert warns of 'AI illiterate' NZExperts warn NZ risks becoming 'AI-illiterate' without major skills training.14 Mar 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Economic pain from Iran war will depend on how long it lastsOPINION: Donald Trump is promising a quick war but that is far from certain.12 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCan rooftop solar shine in this term of Government? It's a narrow window, closing fastThe scheme could lend up to $5b within 15 years, backed by taxpayer guarantees.09 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Reporting season reveals economic recovery winners and laggardsTourism is the standout bright spot, while new-build construction still lags.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil wants to allow solar power installations without resource consentIt could get easier for farms, businesses and landowners to generate renewable energy.01 Mar 11:49 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Power giants tap $925m as investors back sector's growth storyMorningstar says Meridian is fairly valued with a forward dividend yield of 4%.26 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt celebrates as an electricity price falls - is it because of the new LNG terminal? The Government is celebrating key electricity prices coming down. 24 Feb 04:00 PM
EnergyMercury lifts profit and dividend as strong hydro boosts $537m earningsNet profit rebounded to $20m from a $67m loss during 2024's price spike.23 Feb 08:44 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGovt considers indemnity against financial loss for new thermal electricity investmentsCrown indemnity could drive new investment in thermal electricity, mitigate political risk23 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergy'Engine that gets New Zealand going': Mercury bets big on new power projectsMercury's boss says gentailers are now building new plants faster than 'Think Big'.20 Feb 06:00 PM