AgribusinessBusinesses stay upbeat on prospectsBusiness remains upbeat in the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research's quarterly business opinion poll.09 Jul 05:30 PM
BDBDManufacturingModest growth - GDP up just 0.3pcThe dollar has dropped on news the economy limped along in the first three months of the year, thanks largely to the North Island drought.19 Jun 11:40 PM
Manufacturing'Urgent call to action' for manufacturingThe "killing" of New Zealand's manufacturing industry can be stopped if the Government makes a series of sweeping policy changes, a new report into the sector has concluded.17 Jun 03:01 AM
ManufacturingManufacturing boost 'stunning'A barometer of manufacturing is pointing to fair weather as the BNZ-Business New Zealand performance of manufacturing index for May hit its highest level in nine years.14 Jun 05:30 PM
ManufacturingHuge launch from F&PChinese-owned Fisher & Paykel Appliances will today unveil 70 new machines for local and international markets.11 Jun 05:30 PM
ManufacturingVW likely to recall NZ carsVolkswagen is expected to recall hundreds of cars in New Zealand this week after growing pressure to respond to customers' safety concerns.09 Jun 05:30 PM
ManufacturingMinistry works to allay Chinese concernsThe Ministry for Primary Industries says it's working on a number of initiatives aimed at addressing concerns in China about the rapid rise in the number of New Zealand infant formula brands available to Chinese consumers.07 Jun 05:30 PM
ManufacturingBlood-based plastic a green bonusMaking plastic out of dead animals might seem slightly gruesome but it could turn out to be a real money-spinner for one Kiwi start-up.26 May 05:30 PM
ManufacturingGeneral Motors shares above IPO priceShares of General Motors reached an important milestone on Saturday, closing above their initial public offering price of US$33 for the first time in more than two years.19 May 05:30 PM
BDBDManufacturingUnemployment rate falls to 3-year lowNew Zealand's jobless rate fell to a three-year low in the first three months of the year as the employment rate grew for the first time in four quarters.09 May 12:30 AM
BDBDManufacturingDrought at home and in US hits Skellerup, as forecast profit cut to $17m02 May 05:30 PM
ManufacturingIndex points to pick-upA barometer of manufacturing is continuing to point to a pick-up in employment and expansion in the sector generally.11 Apr 05:30 PM
AgribusinessWool-dyeing process tipped a 'fantastic' revenue earnerA New Zealand-developed process for dying wool hailed as a world first in the textile industry has been snapped up by a US active wear manufacturer.09 Apr 05:30 PM
ManufacturingFood label crackdownFood and drink makers will no longer be able to make health claims such as "low in fat" or "good for bones" without scientific evidence.07 Apr 09:20 PM
ManufacturingTargeted approach key to manufacturers' successWhat challenges are small-to-medium-sized manufacturers facing?17 Mar 04:30 PM