BusinessJune new vehicle sales the worst in a decade, possible relief on the wayUtes a rare strong point in sixth straight month of falling sales.02 Jul 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLex: Volkswagen tries to play catch-up with Rivian dealFinancial Times: If you can't beat 'em...VW is hitching a ride with fleeter-footed rivals.27 Jun 07:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: Terrifying moment as stranger tries to smash into Tesla as 4yo slept insideFrightening incident occurred as dad and daughter drove through wealthy coastal suburb.27 Jun 06:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: How will NZ drive economic growth in the next decade? Why mining won’t cut itOPINION: The next wave of global economic growth will involve electricity, Liam Dann says.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Data centre deal shows potential future for New ZealandOPINION: Could NZ's economic future lie in storing other country's data?20 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWhy Americans are not buying more EVsFinancial Times: Tariffs on Chinese imports could reduce competition and increase costs.20 Jun 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTesla grumpy only 'handpicked allies' picked for feedbackThe secretive consultation has EV importers up in arms.19 Jun 05:57 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentHow the NZ Super Fund voted on Elon Musk’s US$46b pay packageA split with local retail investors.13 Jun 11:34 PM
Personal FinanceTesla shareholders approve Elon Musk’s mammoth pay packageTwo crucial votes go the way Elon Musk wanted.13 Jun 09:19 PM
WorldThe Conversation: Why NZ’s plan to revive offshore exploration doesn’t add upResumption of oil drilling flies in the face of projections.13 Jun 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEuropean Union hits EVs from China with extra tariffs up to 38pcNew York Times: Move follows US quadrupling tariffs to 100pc.12 Jun 08:59 PM
BusinessThefts of charging cables another obstacle to electric vehicles' appealThieves targeting US electric vehicle charging stations, intent on stealing copper.12 Jun 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tension between environment and economic development loomsOPINION: 'We've got unavoidable trade-offs to make,' says Shane Jones.09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logistics'Distressing': Car dealer closures 'likely' as sales fall for fifth straight month'Even more daunting than the peak of the Global Financial Crisis.'06 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesHow electric car batteries might aid the grid (and win over drivers)New York Times: New technology could turn those pricey devices into an asset.05 Jun 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Another family caught up in ridiculous red tapeOPINION: Immigration NZ delivers 'a brilliant gem of bureaucratic lunacy'.05 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeChina’s plan to sell cheap EVs to the rest of the worldFinancial Times: Chinese carmakers could end up dominating many emerging markets.05 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsRoad user charges: 12,000 renegade EV owners now face finesAbout 11 per cent of EV owners failed to pay up by the May 31 deadline.04 Jun 03:22 AM
CompaniesDyson exec, Rocket Lab man back Hamilton electric motorbike makerFirst raising millions for a new model ahead of a push across the Tasman.28 May 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyGlobal demand for electricity soars with rise of AI and EVs - who will pay?EVs and AI are putting huge demands on the power supply. What does it mean for investors?28 May 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsRUCs for EVs: Many yet to sign up, with deadline just days awayThe move will roughly double EV owners' running costs.26 May 11:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMapping whale migration still part of planning work for Ocean Flyer's seaglidersThe unique form of transport could be coming to New Zealand in 2026 or 2027.24 May 05:00 PM
EmploymentTesla shareholder group asks investors to vote against Musk’s compo packageGroup says $65b package not an incentive, just excessive.21 May 10:52 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeEconomists forecast $800b annual hit from new Trump tariffsFinancial Times: Think tank says poorest will suffer most if Republican wins election.20 May 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeTesla must climb ‘Mt Everest’ to win shareholder vote, chair warnsFinancial Times: Chair says the idea that she is too close to Elon Musk is ‘crap’.17 May 05:37 AM
New ZealandElectric motorcycle brand revs up for new chapter in WaikatoFTN Motion co-founder talks about secret projects and doing business in Hamilton.15 May 07:00 PM
BusinessTesla closes K Rd showroom, readies new digs 20km out at WestgateElon Musk's firm is offering more facilities, but on the edge of the city.15 May 02:26 AM
BusinessChinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US car industryTiny Chinese EV drives well and is put together with craftsmanship that rivals others.13 May 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeChina’s EV sector to test offshore markets after Zeekr’s strong US IPOFinancial Times: Zeekr's IPO biggest in US by a Chinese company since 2021.13 May 02:53 AM
BusinessNZTA tells dealers to repay Clean Car rebates on almost 200 EVsDealers pocketed subsidies of up to $7000 per vehicle, then sold them on too quickly.12 May 08:13 PM
New ZealandGovt must smooth EVs and data centres’ demand on power grids - VectorChief executive Simon Mackenzie warned it was way past time to get moving.09 May 08:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financePandemic-era winners suffer $2.5 trillion fall in market valueFinancial Times: Top 50 biggest stock gainers hit by painful decrease after lockdowns.08 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandThe small West Coast town sitting on a valuable mineralIt's used in everything from mobile phones to solar panels and electric vehicles.06 May 11:17 PM
OpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: National could lose in 2026, but would Labour be ready to win?OPINION: Could this be a one-term government?04 May 05:00 PM