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Kiwi drug treatment ready for the big stage
A drug co-invented by a University of Auckland researcher and part funded by a New Zealand venture capital company is about to take the next step on the path to gaining a foothold in the global 'wound-healing' market.

Wellington Drive in US deal
A New Zealand based company has signed a distribution agreement with an American electronic motors manufacturer.

March trade surplus as exports top $4bn for only the second time
Dairy products helped push the value of exports to more than $4 billion for only the second time on record.

US customers hang F&P out to dry
NZ's Fisher & Paykel is facing a wave of complaints from US customers as its products come under fire on a consumer website.

Manufacturing back to high levels
The strength of the Australian economy helped drive manufacturing in New Zealand to a record high.

Accountants to blame, say Feltex Five
The five former directors of Feltex Carpets are blaming their accountants for irregularities in financial statements.

The brain power stays in New Zealand
New Zealanders often respond with dismay when news breaks of another local manufacturer moving overseas.

Wine industry facing a hangover
Too much of a good thing threatens to skittle some in the wine industry.