Mercury
Mercury Energy posts nearly $300m net profit increase
Mercury says its first half result reflects a period of significant change for the company, including becoming New Zealand's largest wind generator.
Power profits up for Big Five
The big five power companies have posted positive results for the year, while smaller outfits are turning customers away and struggling to survive. Earlier this week a 15-strong group of New Zealand's… Audio
Dr. Pan Conrad: when science meets religion
Her fulltime job is as a priest at St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Maryland, Virginia, but in her 'other' life, Rev. Pamela 'Pan' Conrad has worked as a member of the tactical operations team for… Audio
Mercury's profit drops on weak wholesale market , competition
Dry weather and reduced generation and tougher competition have knocked the earnings of power company , Mercury. Audio
Mercury to go ahead with $464m wind farm
The power company Mercury will spend $208 million expanding the country's largest wind farm near Palmerston North. Audio
Have we reached the end of the Periodic Table?
You mightn't know that 2019 is the International Year of the Periodic Table, but Professor Allan Blackman certainly does. He's doing all he can to ensure people can enjoy the Periodic Table in all its… Audio
Mercury lifts earnings guidance
The power company Mercury has lifted its earnings expectations, on the back of higher spot prices and a boost in sales. Audio
Mercury makes record annual profit despite market challenges
Power company Mercury has made a record annual profit, driven by record geothermal generation and higher spot prices. Audio
Mercury - mesmerising quicksilver
Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, says Allan Blackman in ep 48 of Elemental. Audio
Is the prepay power market working as it should?
More than 40,000 households around New Zealand are connected to prepay electricity meters provided by the three largest energy retailers. In its latest survey of electricity prices, Consumer NZ… Video, Audio
Power companies earnings fall after tough dry season
Two of the largest power companies, Genesis Energy and Mercury, have lowered their financial forecasts. Audio
Reserve Bank reverses outlook, Mercury windfarm on horizon
Business commentator Rod Oram talks to Kathryn about the Reserve Bank reversing its outlook and now it expects it will cut its Official Cash Rate. Mercury announces it will build a major wind farm… Audio
Mercury rolling out new windfarm in phases to stagger cost
The state-owned power company Mercury will spend 256-million-dollars putting in 33 wind turbines on a site near Palmerston North. Audio
Mercury profit slides on lower generation
Mercury's half year profit has fallen 20 percent as it generated less power and had to pay more to cover future costs. Audio
Forest and Bird on Coromandel marina project: 'The issues are all out there'
Forest and Bird says it's ludicrous that the government is putting money towards a study on a large Coromandel marina proposal despite environmental risks.
Mercury sells smart-metering business to Australian firm
The power company has sold its Metrix business to Australia's intelliHUB Group for $270 million.
Mercury sells smart metering business for $270m
The power company, Mercury, has sold its smart-metering business, Metrix, to Australia's intelliHUB Group for $270 million.
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Mercury's net profit rises 27% on record hydro generation
Power company Mercury has made a strong full year profit driven by record hydro generation. Audio
Mercury and Infratil make bid to takeover Tilt Renewables
The power company, Mercury, and infrastructure investor, Infratil, have joined forces to takeover the renewable energy generation company Tilt Renewables. Audio
Mercury to buy 19.99% in Tilt Renewables for $143.9m
Mercury has bought a near 20 percent stake in the Australasian energy operator, Tilt Renewables. Audio