AgribusinessWho will buy struggling Solid Energy?Solid Energy acting chairman Andy Coupe admitted it was "unlikely" that any sale, or sales, would cover its outstanding debt.13 Aug 03:00 AM
AgribusinessCoal no longer king in HuntlyGenesis Energy announced its last two coal-burning electricity generators at Huntly Power Station will be shut down.05 Aug 10:15 PM
BDBDEnergyOrigin takes A$270m hit on exitOrigin Energy will book a A$270m impairment from selling out of Contact Energy.05 Aug 05:00 PM
EnergyOrigin sell-down boon for KiwisContact Energy will have more New Zealand shareholders on its register after Australia's Origin Energy sold its controlling stake for $1.8 billion.04 Aug 05:00 PM
Energy$1.8b for Contact Energy stakeAustralia's Origin Energy has sold is Contact Energy shares to underwriters Macquarie Capital for $1.8 billion, ending months of speculation.04 Aug 12:57 AM
AgribusinessGovt rules out Solid Energy bail-outMr Key said Solid Energy had $300 million of outstanding debt and was in a "precarious position".03 Aug 10:26 PM
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
EnergyVector launches Tesla battery giveawayMore than 100 solar power and state of the art battery systems are being offered free by Vector to individuals, families, community groups and schools in the Auckland region.03 Aug 01:45 AM
BDBDEnergyPolitical parties welcome smelter decisionLabour leader Andrew Little said it was "good news" for the 800 workers at the plant, and the Green Party described it as a "relief".03 Aug 12:06 AM
EnergyTiwai Pt deal done with MeridianTiwai Point smelter looks set to stay open after the announcement of a new power deal with Meridian Energy.02 Aug 09:10 PM
EnergyProjects shelved as oil slumpsThe world's big energy groups have shelved US$200 billion ($298 billion) of spending on new projects in an urgent round of cost-cutting to protect dividends as the oil price slumps for a second time this year.30 Jul 05:00 PM
EnergyMeridian's poverty project up for awardsMeridian Energy has joined with charity KidsCan to raise awareness of child poverty in NZ and help to provide food, clothing and basic healthcare.29 Jul 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
EnergyGiant solar power station ready 2016Australia's largest integrated off-the-grid solar power system will be up and running in 2016 at a copper mine in remote Western Australia.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFossil fuel cost dwarfs renewablesGovernment spends up to 20 times more money on wooing oil and gas companies to New Zealand than it does on promoting renewable energy, newly released figures show.15 Jul 05:00 PM
EnergyOptimism for NZ trade in Iran dealThe New Zealand Middle East Business Council says they are monitoring "the potential of opening up of trade with Iran".15 Jul 02:24 AM
EnergyIran repercussions 'enormous'While the world is distracted by the Greek saga and China something really important is going on: Iran and oil.14 Jul 10:36 PM
BDBDEnergyBP profit slumps 70pcBP New Zealand generated its smallest earnings in more than a decade due to falling oil prices.14 Jul 01:35 AM
BDBDEnergyZ's Chevron acquisition could be cleared by DecemberThe Commerce Commission has indicated a timeframe on when it expects to make a decision the acquisition.10 Jul 01:56 AM
BDBDEnergyLanzaTech narrows loss to $34.7mThe NZ-founded carbon recycling company is shifting into commercialisation from its previous development phase.08 Jul 04:15 AM
EnergyPower companies: Which is the best?Rising power bills are driving down satisfaction with big energy retailers, a Consumer New Zealand survey has found.07 Jul 05:00 PM
EnergyYealands Wine sells 80pc to power coBlenheim-based power company Marlborough Lines has bought an 80pc stake in Yealands Wine Group for $89 million.01 Jul 09:40 PM
EnergyTiwai Pt decision delayed for a monthA decision on the future of Tiwai Point's massive electricity contract, due today - has been delayed by a month.30 Jun 09:00 PM
BDBDEnergyFlat demand sees Huntly unit retiredGenesis Energy, the country's biggest energy retailer, will permanently retire a coal/gas-fired unit at the Huntly Power Station.29 Jun 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
New ZealandSteep fines if trees hit power linesAucklanders are being warned they could face fines of up to $10,000 and daily penalties for not keeping their trees and other vegetation away from power lines.22 Jun 05:00 PM
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
New ZealandDecade-long fight to save rare snails to wrap upA decade-long project to save endangered giant snails from a West Coast coal mine will finish next year.18 Jun 05:35 AM
EnergyPower bills could be on the riseAuckland households could face an increase of 4.5 per cent in their power bills under changes the Electricity Authority is considering.16 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDEnergyTiwai Pt to save $50m under grid change proposalThe Electricity Authority has published a series of proposals on more efficient ways to charge for the national grid.16 Jun 03:20 AM
EnergyRio Tinto pulls mine expansion supportMining giant Rio Tinto has pulled its support for any expansion of Kakadu's Ranger uranium mine after its operator put the project on ice.14 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
TechnologyFour tips to make batteries last longerA few things you can do to make your lithium-ion batteries last longer, whether in an electric car or a smartphone.07 Jun 08:10 PM
