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What went wrong in the NZ electricity market and why it will get worse

Inside New Zealand's winter of de-industrialisation.

World’s first 3D-printed hotel takes shape in Texas

The technology allows for unprecedented creativity, says hotel owner.

'Plant was too small' - pre-cast concrete manufacturer ups production 50%

Father emigrated to New Zealand with $10 in his pocket then founded a growing business.

Tupperware files for bankruptcy as sales slump

The brand has seen sales fall as consumer behaviors change and competition increases.

$3.6m liabilities: PwC report on Sportcraft boating businesses

Staff, Inland Revenue and many others are listed as being owed money by the two companies.

Japanese Ambassador met Govt to discuss energy crisis impact on investment

Japan's Ambassador warned high prices were squeezing big investors.

Oji confirms mill closure, 75 jobs lost

The company has experienced a range of issues including high energy costs.

Methanex proposes idling one plant indefinitely, job cuts

The nation's biggest gas user will go down to one plant.

Power price spike a threat to provincial economy, energy users' group says

Multiple mills have had to go offline in the last week due to high power prices.

Rising energy costs could force closure of Oji Fibre Solutions recycling plant

'Crazy outcome' could follow as high power prices blamed for plant's possible closure.

Major energy users grapple with very high power prices

Some major energy users say ruinous prices are making them lose faith in the Government.

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

Financial Times: Cash holdings hit record high as billionaire dumps $127b of stocks.

ANZ reverses house price forecast, expects 1% fall

Three aspects of house prices and interest rates have been revised in new research.

Tesla misses profit estimates as Elon Musk delays ‘robotaxi’ launch

Financial Times: Shares fall despite CEO’s claim about ‘autonomous fleet’.

Tiwai Point to ramp down electricity usage to ease tight supply

Tightening gas supply and low lake levels have pushed wholesale power prices higher.