Contact Energy
Plans for a data centre near Clyde raise crypto-mining concerns
Critics of a planned data centre for Clyde in Central Otago are raising concerns about just what it'll be used for, saying it'll be of no benefit to the region - or even the country. Contact Energy… Audio
From river to lake to river - What to do with the silt of Lake Dunstan
Lake Dunstan was formed from the Clutha River after the completion of the Clyde Dam in 1992 - but it's slowly turning back into a river, leaving the community of Cromwell with a sludgy mess. Audio, Gallery
Contact Energy posts lower half year profit
The country's biggest power company, Contact Energy, has reported a 78 percent fall in half year profit after lower sales. Audio
Sale of two businesses helps Contact lift profit
The country's biggest power company, Contact Energy, has more than doubled its net profit for the year after some cost cutting and the shedding two of its businesses. Audio
Commerce Commission charges Contact Energy over fuel ad
The Commerce Commission has laid seven charges against the power company Contact Energy over alleged misleading advertising. Audio
Contact Energy has posted a net profit of $276 milllion
High electricity prices and asset sales have helped to more than triple the first half profit of the country's biggest power company. Audio
Hot summer hits Contact Energy's earnings again
The country's biggest power company, Contact Energy,'s has felt the heat of a dry summer and tougher competition on its profit. Audio
Contact Energy to sell Ahuroa Gas Storage for $200m
Power company Contact Energy is selling its gas storage facility in Taranaki for 200 million dollars. Audio
Contact Energy in strong position to deliver increased dividend
Power company, Contact Energy, says it's on track to deliver increased dividend payouts to shareholders. Audio
Contact Energy keeps power station switched on
The company's combined cycle gas-fired plant at Stratford in Taranaki will now keep generating electricity for five more years.
Profits at Contact Energy have dried up slightly
Profits at Contact Energy have dried up slightly with the winter's lack of rainfall leaving the South Island hydro lakes half empty. Audio
Business News for 14th February 2017
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Contact Energy bounces back to profit
The power company, Contact Energy, has bounced back into profit in the first-half as it lowered costs in a flat energy market. Audio
Contact Energy bounces back in first half year
Contact Energy has bounced back into profit in the first half of the year as it lowered costs in a flat energy market.
Contact Energy looking to cut debt and costs
The country's biggest listed power company Contact Energy is planning to stay on a steady course but wants to cut debt and protect market share to sustain earnings. Audio
Axe hangs over Contact's Stratford plant
The future of Contact Energy's Stratford combined cycle power station hangs in the balance as the economics of the little-used plant remain marginal. Audio
Contact Energy suffers loss
Power company Contact Energy's has slumped to an annual loss after significant asset writedowns and flat earnings.
ETS isn't working, Contact Energy says
Listed power company Contact Energy has added its voice to growing criticism of the the Emissions Trading Scheme.
Contact joins calls to keep Huntly open
Listed company Contact Energy has added its voice to suggestions the coal-fired power plants at Huntly might stay open after all.