SolarZero collapse: Liquidators’ first report reveals more than $40 million owed
There are 700 creditors including staff.
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EnergyMate coaches visit homes, offering tips for drier, healthier, energy-efficient homes
SolarZero staffers protest amid shock liquidation, demand payout from US firm
Employees and supporters today took to Auckland’s streets.
SolarZero collapse: Govt on the hook for $115m, Willis seeks urgent advice
Staff protest outside BlackRock's Auckland office.
SolarZero NZ staff protest treatment from US investors in Auckland CBD
Staff from SolarZero, owned by US private equity giant BlackRock have been dealt a crushing blow after the company's shock liquidation. Video / NZ Herald
Putin threatens to strike Kyiv with new hypersonic missile
Threat comes after massive attacks on Ukraine's energy grid.
'Not enough evidence' that incinerator would be positive for community, mayor says
Waipā District Council prepares feedback on Te Awamutu waste-to-energy plant.
SolarZero insider saw 'signs of trouble’; BlackRock breaks silence
A staff protest is understood to be planned for outside SolarZero’s Auckland office.
‘Feels like a liability on the roof now’ - SolarZero in liquidation
Directors advise more than 160 employees that firm is unable to continue trading.
Billionaire Adani charged in US over alleged $425m bribery scheme
Financial Times: Tycoon and others accused of lying to land lucrative contracts.
Energy crisis: Government sets out terms of market review
Ministers want "secure and affordable electricity supply" for New Zealand.
Inside Wellington’s nuclear fusion reactor experiment
This start-up is in an effort to achieve abundant energy.
Infratil sees gains for One NZ, Trump uncertainty for Longroad Energy
Infratil shares have risen off the back of its result.
Will Musk's pro-environment views sway Trump's administration?
New York Times: Will Elon Musk's views on climate and clean energy have sway?
Iwi goes to solar energy to power dozens of retirement villages
Ngāpuhi Investments in joint venture to supply energy exclusively to Ryman Healthcare.
For or against waste-to-energy plant: Submissions due by December 18
Time running out to submit to EPA on Te Awamutu's waste-to-energy plant.
'Drill, baby, drill': Trump policy poses risks, opportunities for oil industry
No more 'war-profiteer or price-gouger' insults now, oilman says ahead of Trump 2.0 era.
Meta’s plan for nuclear-powered AI data centre thwarted by rare bees
Financial Times: Facebook founder stung.
US clean energy industry’s future hangs in balance on election day
Financial Times: Few industries stand to gain – or lose – more this US election day.
World’s largest transformer maker warns of supply crunch
Financial Times: AI demands, renewable energy’s dispersed nature driving big orders.
Inquiry launched into how conflicts of interest dealt with during fast-track approvals process
It comes after ministers decided on 149 projects for potential fast-tracking.
Letters: Wind knocked out of power market
OPINION: 'The coalition's enthusiasm for mining is well understood, but this is madness.'
Nuclear energy stocks hit record highs on surging demand from AI
Financial Times: Amazon and Google deals to deploy reactors in sector’s revitalisation.
Monopoly Man: Why Shane Jones is splashing cash in the provinces
The Regional Development Minister says he'll take 'coal before dole' any day.
Genesis Energy pares back retail arm
Genesis Energy is paring back jobs in its retail arm.
Google orders modular nuclear reactors for its data centres
Financial Times: The tech giant signs a deal with Kairos Power for seven plants.
'A lot of money': Meridian CEO on how dry spell, low gas supply cost it $200m
The Meridian chief executive told shareholders it had been a challenging time.
Opinion: Energy the goldmine NZ First will exploit in 2026 election campaign
Criticising the energy companies has proven effective for NZ First thus far.
Solar tsunamis: New Zealand plans for potential ‘major infrastructure failure’
It's a matter of 'when, not if' the Earth is hit hard by extreme space weather.
Shane Te Pou: The $350 Entrust sugar hit and the energy future Auckland needs
OPINION: Entrust’s promotion of its dividend, a temporary sugar hit, masks real issues.
Shane Jones advocates for geothermal
New Zealand First MP Shane Jones believes geothermal energy is the best natural resource for ensuring energy certainty.
Locally rejected port expansion plan gets fast-track tick
Eleven Northland projects get approval for fast-tracking.
Waikato solar farms, mines, housing projects, and highways make Fast Track Bill
The 19 Waikato projects are spread across infrastructure, energy, housing and mining.