EnergyIwi defends Meridian Energy payment over damA West Coast iwi has defended its decision to accept money from Meridian Energy for advice on the effects of a $300 million hydro dam.11 Apr 11:43 PM
EnergyMeridian paid iwi after position change on damMeridian Energy paid money to the local West Coast iwi after the iwi changed its position on a $300 million hydro dam.09 Apr 02:23 AM
EnergyMayor backs $300m hydro dam planMayor Pat McManus says there's no shortage of water on the West Coast and the 'silent majority' of locals support the proposed Mokihinui dam.06 Apr 08:51 PM
EnergyHeat increases on Govt to delay start of carbon tradingThe Government is under increasing pressure to delay, or at least soften the impact of, the emissions trading scheme.06 Apr 04:00 PM
EnergyKey: Government must prove mining is worthwhileThe Prime Minister believes most New Zealanders would support mining on conservation land if the Government can prove it will benefit the country.29 Mar 05:07 AM
EnergyShell petrol stations now Kiwi-ownedShell's NZ petrol stations are now locally owned, with Infratil and the Super Fund saying that a large chunk of profits will stay in NZ.28 Mar 10:30 PM
EnergyShell petrol stations now Kiwi-ownedInfratil and the NZ Super Fund says they have finalised the purchase of Shell New Zealand in a $696.5 million joint venture deal.28 Mar 08:10 PM
EnergyMining critics 'ignore the facts' says GovtThe opposition has seized on an article in the <i>Economist</i> which derides New Zealand's "clean, green" image as the Government continues to deal with fallout after Monday's mining plans announcement.25 Mar 06:49 AM
EnergyKaye says she discussed mining opposition with KeyThe Prime Minister says he is not overly concerned by his Auckland Central MP's stance on mining on Great Barrier Island.22 Mar 09:45 PM
EnergyIt pays to shop around for powerIt pays to shop around for better bottom lines on power bills, new Ministry of Economic Development figures reveal.22 Mar 03:00 PM
EnergyMining resources could grow economy - Business NZBusiness leaders have urged Kiwis to take a rational approach to the debate over the Government's proposed plans to open conservation land up to mining.22 Mar 04:29 AM
EnergyGovt plans to open 7000h of conservation land to miningThe Government is proposing to open up more than 7000 hectares of conservation land for mining on Coromandel, and Paparoa National Park on the West Coast.22 Mar 02:14 AM
AirlinesNZ stocks: Telecom shares slump to new lowTelecom shares sank to new a low on the NZ sharemarket today, while rises in Fletcher Building, Contact Energy and other leaders helped carry the market higher.19 Mar 05:33 AM