New ZealandMeridian's solar farm in Northland gets go-ahead with wetland protectionsThe 250,000-panel solar farm could power half of Northland's homes.11 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMarket close: Manawa Energy shares sink on merger uncertaintyTrading was solid on the NZ sharemarket the day after the Waitangi public holiday.07 Feb 05:27 AM
New ZealandNew Year Honours: Bay of Plenty, Coromandel, Taupō recipients namedPlus - we ask why one city, unusually, has no honourees on this year's list.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHonoured: Transpower chair Keith Turner"When it doesn’t perform, everybody notices. When it does perform, nobody notices.”30 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessMeridian, Todd's Nova Energy plan big solar projectSolar farm should generate enough power for about 100,000 homes.19 Dec 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyDeloitte Top 200: Meridian Energy's Mike Roan named CFO of the yearThe Tiwai deal, a new windfarm and a strong set of financials all behind the win.05 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesDeloitte Top 200: How CEOs can prepare for economic recoveryFonterra, Port of Auckland, Meridian CEOs are finalists.14 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessMeridian replaces 108-tonne transformer for power stationThe transformer will help take NZ's biggest hydro station back towards maximum capacity.30 Oct 01:21 AM
New Zealand'Excitement got the better of us': Meridian pulls billboard after town spelling gaffeUnfortunately for Meridian, Waipukurau only has two ‘As’, not four.21 Oct 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumCommodities'A lot of money': Meridian CEO on how dry spell, low gas supply cost it $200mThe Meridian chief executive told shareholders it had been a challenging time.15 Oct 01:37 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyHydro reversal: Lake Pūkaki makes up for lost waterFavourable power generating conditions have put downward pressure on prices.08 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomBusiness leaders urge electricity investment boost amid rising demandThe country’s business leaders say there is enough capital available.02 Oct 03:59 PM
EnergyMeridian gets go-ahead for Northland solar farmMeridian has been granted resource consent for 120-megawatt solar farm.25 Sep 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: What broken energy system needs to deliver cheaper power for KiwisOPINION: We need a white knight in the electricity market whose goal is cheap power.21 Sep 05:00 PM
EnergyMeridian says South Island hydro levels now at above-average levelsSouth Island lakes are looking healthier after sinking to seriously low levels last month.10 Sep 12:02 AM
EnergyMeridian's southern hydro lakes are filling fastMeridian's southern hydro lakes are in better shape after a dose of rain.03 Sep 04:45 AM
EnergyCritics challenge power companies' reasons for high costsMeridian denies the company is profiteering with the release of the annual report.28 Aug 10:11 PM
EnergyMeridian profit up, but a tough 2025 year loomsMeridian has lifted its earnings, but says dry conditions will make 2025 challenging.27 Aug 09:44 PM
EnergyMeridian says wind, rain taking pressure off hydroWind and rain might a drag for some, but help take pressure off strained power system.26 Aug 09:03 PM
PoliticsMinister warns Electricity Authority will be ‘roadkill’ if energy prices not addressedShane Jones says it must use its powers to rein in energy generation companies' profits.21 Aug 04:19 AM
EnergyTranspower decision due soon on hydro lake levelsTranspower will soon decide if generators can use more water from their hydro dams.20 Aug 05:22 AM
EnergyPower squeeze prompts Tīwai Point to cut production againNZAS agrees to curtail aluminium production at country’s biggest power user.19 Aug 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyEarnings preview: NZ's big four power companies set to reveal allHydro lake levels and gas supply will feature in upcoming power company results.18 Aug 05:00 PM
Markets with MadisonPower problems: How high electricity prices hurt generation companiesEarnings could be impacted - and relief might be a while away.08 Aug 07:00 PM
EnergyPower prices double in three weeks; Government may interveneShane Jones says the Government is considering intervening to force lower prices.07 Aug 08:34 PM
New ZealandContact Energy pulls the plug on reconnection, disconnection fees'A compassionate step that will make a tangible difference.'04 Aug 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyHow a $448 million wind farm was nearly blown off courseFrom multiple cyclones to Covid lockdowns and cement gone wrong.01 Aug 03:00 AM
Markets with MadisonGas shortage has energy industry and exporters in ‘distress’ - analystSupply is at a record low and prices are at record highs.28 Jul 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Unclear, unkind and unreasonable': Scrap disconnection fees for power debt says lobby groupPetition against hefty fees to be presented to Electricity Authority this week.23 Jul 05:00 PM
EnergyTiwai Point to ramp down electricity usage to ease tight supplyTightening gas supply and low lake levels have pushed wholesale power prices higher.22 Jul 01:34 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWhat's behind the latest power price spike?NZ wholesale power prices are sharply higher this winter.21 Jul 05:00 PM
EnergyNZ's Harapaki wind farm up and runningThe project was delivered inside its $448 million capital forecast.19 Jul 04:37 AM
OpinionOpinion: 'An emotional discussion' - We need to know the size of NZ's energy hardship problemOPINION: No one likes the idea of a family struggling to pay their power bill.17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyStock Takes: A new era for power utilities? And sharemarket winners and losers in Q2Power generation goes from 'nothing-to-see here' to having quite a few moving parts.04 Jul 05:00 PM
