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Z-backed EV supercharging start-up fuels $17m investment

Hawke's Bay business Kwetta has attracted Europe's interest.

The greening of New Zealand business

Large and small, businesses are not waiting to be told how to address climate change.

Simon Wilson: What will Luxon say in his State of the Nation speech this week?

OPINION: The PM has made some bold changes to his Cabinet, but what about policy?

Oil giant BP cuts thousands of jobs to slash costs

With about 90,000 staff worldwide, BP indicated more jobs could be cut.

US bans imports from dozens of Chinese firms over 'forced labour'

Uyghur forced labour claims have consequences for mining, textiles and solar industries.

The rise of nuclear-powered batteries

Financial Times: Companies vie to create small plants for data centres to oil platforms.

Pylon collapse shows need for upgrade of Northland's electricity network

Plans to boost Northland's power network after pylon collapse.

The top 10 big tech trends for 2025 and beyond

From agentic AI to ambient invisible intelligence and brain implants.

Simon Bridges: We must act now to fix our broken energy sector

OPINION: To put it simply, the sector is broken, with weak competition.

SolarZero collapse: Liquidators’ first report reveals more than $40 million owed

There are 700 creditors including staff.

Free service launched in Wairoa to help families cut power bills

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.