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'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.
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.
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.
Japanese carmakers ‘very scared’ by China’s rapid EV development
Financial Times: Sony-Honda joint venture boss says conservative culture must change.
Why Americans are not buying more EVs
Financial Times: Tariffs on Chinese imports could reduce competition and increase costs.
Expansion plans: Where new McDonald's are rising
Three new Auckland outlets opened last year but another four are coming nationally soon.
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
Financial Times: Companies in sector looking to recruit tens of thousands this year.
S&P welcomes NZ power deal
The ratings agency says the 20-year power deal for Tiwai is a boon for generators.
Watch: Apartment specialist opening hub to show revolutionary building methods
Simplicity Living says it is 'a faster, better, cheaper way to build'.
'Like containers' – new Chinese-built apartments shock Sandringham
Kingsway Ave is a street of mainly older wooden Californian-style bungalows.
BMW and Jaguar Land Rover imported banned Xinjiang part to US, Senate probe finds
Financial Times: Carmakers didn't immediately take action after hearing of forced labour.
US lab-grown meat bans criticised as culture war ‘own goal’
Financial Times: Australian start-up warns America is ceding a competitive advantage.
Boeing supplier laying off staff after production of troubled 737s slows
The key Boeing supplier makes the fuselages for its popular 737 Max aircraft.