Japanese Ambassador met Govt to discuss energy crisis impact on investment
Japan's Ambassador warned high prices were squeezing big investors.
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The Regional Development Minister says foreign investors were warned.
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'Crazy outcome' could follow as high power prices blamed for plant's possible closure.
Major energy users grapple with very high power prices
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World’s biggest lithium producer urges state help to compete with China
Financial Times: US producer cuts expansion plans in struggle over key mineral for EVs.
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway halves stake in Apple
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ANZ reverses house price forecast, expects 1% fall
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Tesla misses profit estimates as Elon Musk delays ‘robotaxi’ launch
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Tiwai Point to ramp down electricity usage to ease tight supply
Tightening gas supply and low lake levels have pushed wholesale power prices higher.
Japanese carmakers ‘very scared’ by China’s rapid EV development
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Chasing green electrons: Why Rio Tinto went all-in on Tiwai Point
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$20m project: NZ paper mill switches from gas to geothermal steam
Mill decarbonisation 'equivalent to removing over 2200 cars from the road'.
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China's June factory activity contracts again, services slows
China's economy struggles to get back on its feet.
Worker loses four fingers after his hand is caught in pizza dough machine
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Expansion plans: Where new McDonald's are rising
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Toyota shareholders demand vote against chairman after Japan scandal
Chairman to run gauntlet after major embarrassment for the company.
Global defence groups hiring at fastest rate in decades amid record orders
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S&P welcomes NZ power deal
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