Hydro boosts Meridian Energy first half net profit by 39pc
Meridian has also more than doubled the size of its renewable development pipeline.
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Meridian's blunt demands to Rio Tinto - commit long term or leave
Meridian Energy says it wants a long-term commitment from Rio Tinto.
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Meridian sells Australian business for $750 million
New Zealand's largest electricity generator to book big profit from sale of Aussie unit.
Rising bond yields, energy stocks bring NZ shares down
The New Zealand sharemarket fell to end a volatile trading week.
Green light given to businesses for rapid antigen Covid-19 tests
Big businesses have been granted an exemption to import and introduce rapid antigen tests.
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Contact's ThermalCo's proposal gets a mixed response
Genesis unenthused but others say unified thermal idea useful addition to the debate.
Renewables giant urges Govt to recognise need for gas
Electricity giant promotes its 100% renewable credentials, but warns of need for gas.
Meridian profit hit by low lake levels
Electricity retailer increases retail sales but low hydro inflows cut profits.
Is Meridian generating 'super profits'?
Industry group claims 'accelerating super profits' at New Zealand's largest generator.
Telstra said to be eyeing Meridian's Oz business
Meridian placed its Australian business under review in June.
Electric Kiwi takes aim at energy giants Meridian and Genesis over hedges
Electric Kiwi in verbal war with major retailers over claims they refuse to strike deals.
Climate change: NZ imported more than million tonnes of 'dirty' coal
Coal imports from Indonesia in 2020 was 1.084 million tonnes, just over one billion kg.
Rio Tinto's apology to Southland town
Mining giant and Government reach deal to remove contaminated waste from smelter site.
Meridian hires global consultants to review Aussie business
But don't call it a "strategic review".
Meridian and smelter cut electricity deal amid concerns over lake levels
Meridian and smelter cut deal to reduce electricity draw amid concerns over lake levels.
Stock Takes: Contact, Meridian cleared; Cavalier CEO resigns
Contact and Meridian have been cleared following an investigation by the regulator.
Stock Takes: Super fund appoints NZ equities manager, Meridian's Q3 water storage slumps, Spheria lifts MHI stake
Meridian's water storage slumped in Q3. Spheria raised its stake in MHI.
Inside Story: How Govt planned to directly subsidise Rio Tinto's transmission costs
Officials warned there was no way to smooth smelter's departure than a taxpayer payment.
'No need to panic': Electricity sector takes first steps to avoid shortages
Energy Minister plays down intervention talk amid early steps to prepare for conservation.
NZX extends trading hours for S&P Global Index change
The NZX is extending its trading hours by 45 minutes today.
Focus on Contact, Meridian as S&P index rebalancing looms
Investors' focus is on Meridian and Contact as an index change looms.
'Are prices too high?' Energy Minister Megan Woods puts market on notice
Megan Woods questions state of electricity prices amid hydro and gas shortage.
Claims highly toxic waste buried at Tiwai Pt smelter
Former staff say the waste, that contains cyanide, has been buried in unmapped sites.
How Meridian will deal with sweetened Tiwai contract
The Tiwai Point deal and lower rainfall may impact on Meridian's second half result.
Meridian lifts net profit by 19%, plans $315m wind farm
Meridian has lifted its first-half net profit by 19 per cent.
Government 'left blind' on Tiwai Point
Minister commissions clean-up study, casting doubt on Rio Tinto's own assessments.
The winners and losers from Rio Tinto's call on Tiwai
Broker takes another look at the energy sector after Rio Tinto opts to keep Tiwai open.
Tiwai fallout: What the deal means for power prices, politicians and investors?
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