Genesis resorts to thermal backup as hydro lake levels fall
Ongoing drought conditions have affected New Zealand hydro-power generation capacity.
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Thinking big: Why the sudden interest in pumping water uphill?
An ambitious concept is suddenly being held up as a jobs rich nation building project.
The 622 megawatt question overhanging the generation game
The closure of the Tiwai Point smelter will usher in a new era for NZ's power generators.
Power regulator eyes end to voluntary futures market
Move may increase participation and improve pricing for industry and power retailers.
Blame it on Rio: Government's offer to help smelter owner
Rio Tinto says Ministers offered to help build business case for major discount.
$700m trifecta: Three big Auckland buildings sold to Asian fund
Mansons has sold the three buildings that will house some of NZ's biggest firms.
Genesis Energy sets sights on north Waikato solar power
Genesis plans a major solar power project in Waikato.
Higher fuel costs hit Genesis Energy first half profit profit
Crown receives $45.1m in dividends for the six months.
Continuous Disclosure: Tiwai's future overhangs NZ power generator results
The future of the Tiwai Point looks set to overhang the power generators this month.
Warning: Why electricity prices could increase
Analyst warns gas supply problems could hit industry and push up energy prices.
Power surge: What happens if Rio Tinto pulls the plug on Tiwai?
What are the scenarios if Rio Tinto closes its Smelter at Tiwai Point?
Huge lease deal sees Genesis move into Wynyard Quarter
Genesis leaving Greenlane for CBD's Wynyard Quarter
Tiwai Pt smelter needs 'tens of millions'
Smelter says it needs major reduction in energy costs, warning the Government not to wait.
S&P says possible Tiwai closure exposes risks in electricity sector
Rio Tinto-controlled NZAS is reviewing its its Tiwai Pt smelter.
Power price shake-up: Govt to push consumers to shop around
Many households switch power providers; now the Government will target those who don't.
Govt's pay increase veto for top boards is 'image trumping policy'
The Act leader says the Govt vetoing Crown-owned board pay rises is a marketing exercise
Utilities take centre stage as NZ reporting season trundles on next week
Utilities are set to dominate the company reporting season next week.
Companies create forestry portfolio
Air NZ, Contact Energy, Genesis Energy and Z Energy will get carbon credits for the scheme
Genesis caves, brings back door-knocking
Door-to-door salesmen have been called "annoying" and "intrusive".
Green light for Waverley Wind Farm
Tilt Renewables begins months of planning before building Waverley Wind Farm
Energy firm's move to import coal
Genesis warns of 'exceptional' market challenges, issuing a warning to Government.
Genesis Energy net profit plunges, earnings up
Higher depreciation, and a generation revaluation have knocked net profit
Genesis raises natural gas prices by 4.5 per cent
The country's biggest energy retailer is blaming increased wholesale prices
Former ASB CEO Barbara Chapman joins Genesis Energy board
Chapman replaces John Leuchars, who has been a director for the last six years.
NZ must act on gender equality: Dame Jenny Shipley
Dame Jenny Shipley is bridging the gap between politics and business.
Schools look to expel rote learning
Kiwi students are trialling tests to measure their "21st century skills" such as tenacity.
Mercury leads sharemarket higher
NZ Refining stock falls amid pipeline repiar, while Synlait retreats from high.
Embracing governance issues
COMMENT: Companies with higher ESG ratings are, on average, outperforming their peers.
Do young companies need a board to grow?
COMMENT: Problems can rise in scaling start-ups into a larger sustainable company.
Genesis first-half earnings fall 11pc
Cheap oil and a wet spring kept wholesale prices low, offsetting better retail margins.