EnergyRyall denies pay rise approval for Solid Energy's ElderState Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall has denied allegations from the Opposition that the former chairman of financially troubled Solid Energy approved a big pay rise for chief executive Don Elder as one of his last acts in the job.27 Feb 05:12 AM
EnergyMaori Council water appeal dismissedThe Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal by the New Zealand Maori Council to block the Mighty River Power partial privatisation.27 Feb 03:15 AM
EnergyGenesis pledges attractive returnGenesis Energy chairwoman Dame Jenny Shipley says the state-owned enterprise is ready for partial sale but was coy on whether she would lead the company on the sharemarket.26 Feb 04:30 PM
EnergyClaim coal chairman's last move to tick pay rise rejectedThe former chairman of financially troubled Solid Energy approved a big pay rise for chief executive Don Elder in one of his last acts in the job, Labour claims.26 Feb 04:30 PM
EnergyKey encouraged expansion of Solid Energy plans - NormanThe Government was worried about Solid Energy's ambitious investment plans and rosy view of coal prices as far back as 2009.26 Feb 12:04 AM
EnergyShipley - Judge me on resultsGenesis Energy chair Jenny Shipley says the state owned enterprise is ready for partial sale but is coy on whether she will be leading the company on the sharemarket.25 Feb 10:50 PM
EnergyGenesis Energy profits up 85pcGenesis Energy has turned in a tidy-looking result for the six months to December 31, with net profit after tax up 85 per cent to $71 million.25 Feb 09:00 PM
EnergyNormal lake flows boost Meridian profitThe state-owned electricity generator and retailer yesterday reported an underlying net profit after tax of $88 million for the latest half-year after non-cash items25 Feb 04:30 PM
BDBDEnergyMeridian: We're ready for privatisationMeridian Energy says it's ready for partial privatisation and expects a significant uplift in operating earnings after transmission outages knocked its performance.24 Feb 08:55 PM
EnergyKey distances Govt from Telecom cutsPrime Minister John Key has denied that the Solid Energy crisis and Telecom job cuts are a black mark against the Government's handling of the economy.22 Feb 05:39 AM
EnergyHuntly miners fearing the worstHuntly East miners are bracing themselves for more redundancies as the Government scrambles to fix Solid Energy.22 Feb 02:10 AM
EnergyLow flow to hit Mighty River resultMighty River Power says the driest summer in at least five years will affect its full-year result as it cuts back on generating power from its Waikato River dams.21 Feb 07:40 PM
EnergySolid Energy crisis: Govt vows to save itSolid Energy is in crisis, with a Government bailout almost inevitable, mine closures possible and further job cuts likely in another restructure to try to salvage it.21 Feb 05:40 PM
EnergySolid Energy: Hero to zeroTwice in the past decade, Solid Energy has enjoyed revenue close to $1 billion, and aside from last year has returned some healthy profits - and dividends for the Government.21 Feb 04:30 PM
EnergySolid Energy in bank talksSolid Energy, the state-owned coal miner whose chief executive quit this month, is in talks with its banks because of its deteriorating financial position.21 Feb 03:08 AM
EnergyContact staff cut on trackContact Energy says it's "not fixated" on the number of redundancies it will make but is still on track to shed 10 per cent of staff.19 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Pining for bioenergy: will it work?Economic modelling based on ethanol, which has its limitations as a fuel, may underestimate the potential yields and value added, writes Brian Fallow.13 Feb 04:30 PM
EnergyContact Energy to cut jobsContact Energy - New Zealand's biggest listed electricity company - plans to cut more than 100 jobs as part of a $40 million cost saving drive.13 Feb 03:59 AM
ConstructionMainzeal crash bad news for HorizonFallout from the Mainzeal receivership is hitting listed lines company, Horizon Energy.06 Feb 10:15 PM
EnergySolid Energy boss steps downDon Elder has resigned as chief executive of troubled coal company Solid Energy, effective immediately.03 Feb 10:35 PM
Banking and financeStock Takes: Busy year ahead for NZX listings?This year is shaping up to be a very busy one for new sharemarket listings...24 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: SOE sales folly without smelter sortedIt is folly to press on with the partial privatisation of the state-owned power companies when the future of the Tiwai Pt aluminium smelter is unresolved, writes Brian Fallow.23 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDEnergyMercury Energy cuts power pricesElectricity retailer Mercury Energy has announced its first across the board price cuts in a decade.21 Jan 12:45 AM
