EnergyRio Tinto bids to take over RiversdaleRio Tinto Group, the world's third-largest mining company, has made a A$3.5 billion ($4.53 billion) takeover proposal for Riversdale Mining, which is developing coal mines in Africa.06 Dec 04:30 PM
EnergyPike River: 'Simple plan' beset by problemsThe riches of the Paparoa Range were enticing, but the cost of extracting them was greater than anyone imagined, writes Grant Bradley26 Nov 04:30 PM
Banking and financePike River chairman: Company insured for $100mAs the West Coast struggles with the emotional cost of the Pike River tragedy, chairman John Dow has reassured the community there is still a future for the mine and the company.26 Nov 02:15 AM
ConstructionTelecom and Ebos up as NZ shares buck the trendThe New Zealand sharemarket rose yesterday when many other markets were weak and a large volume was traded in the shares of New Zealand Oil & Gas, the 29 per cent shareholder of Pike River Coal Ltd.24 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan</i>: Courageous coal boss in need of backupThe only sign that the Pike River boss is feeling the strain are the dark bags under his eyes which sag lower by the day.23 Nov 04:30 PM
EnergyPower company churn soars to 30,000 a monthAbout 30,000 customers are switching power companies per month as the battle for new customers heats up and consumers chase better deals.19 Nov 12:30 AM
EnergyMercury invites customers to lock in pricesMercury Energy is offering customers the chance to take a punt and lock in power prices for the next three years.12 Nov 04:30 PM
