BDBDManufacturingPMI still growing - but slowerManufacturing activity expanded at a slower pace for a second consecutive month in August, although it remained in expansion.15 Sep 05:00 PM
AgribusinessStubbornly strong kiwi hits exportsManufacturing exports slumped by more than 20 per cent in July as a persistently strong Kiwi dollar puts pressure on the sector.06 Sep 05:00 PM
AirlinesNZ firm sells skydive planes to ChinaHamilton plane maker Pacific Aerospace has sold its biggest order of its P-750 planes to a Chinese government sports agency.14 Aug 09:30 PM
ManufacturingRakon shares investors' frustration - chairmanThe New Zealand Shareholders Association is calling for sweeping changes at Rakon and will oppose the re-election of director Darren Robinson.31 Jul 09:30 PM
ManufacturingChina tax hits Kiwi firmsIncreased Chinese e-commerce regulation is crimping demand in an important sales channel for many NZ manufacturers, says a major exporter.28 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDManufacturingManufacturer doubles factory spaceAuckland-based Buckley Systems has almost doubled its factory space to meet demand for its precision electromagnets.25 Jul 05:26 AM
ManufacturingWal-Mart buys American - but where are the jobs?Wal-Mart hasn't met the target its manufacturing move had hoped for.19 Jul 06:20 PM
BDBDManufacturingManufacturing index rises againNew Zealand manufacturing activity improved again last month, with all regions expanding.14 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesBoeing and the NZ aviation mysteryA century of Boeing: Its first international order was from New Zealand, now Boeing is the world's largest plane-maker.14 Jul 02:20 AM
ConstructionCulhams ready for SkyCity contractA Whangarei steel company is thrilled at winning a Convention Centre steel contract, which has already started providing new jobs for Northlanders, with more on the way.08 Jun 09:32 PM
ConstructionSteel firm defends US partner in convention centre buildCentre build to create jobs and training opportunities for Kiwi workers.08 Jun 12:11 AM
Freight and logisticsSealegs finds its financial legsKiwi boat maker Sealegs is back in the black and has sold its 1000th craft.29 May 11:00 PM
ManufacturingThe surprising strategy to surviving a recessionManufacturing firms which survived the 2007 recession have an unusual secret to their success: stop manufacturing.19 May 10:00 PM
BDBDManufacturingRakon posts loss as telcos pull back spendingRakon, the high-tech components manufacturer, turned to an annual loss after telecommunications companies pulled back infrastructure spending.18 May 11:20 PM
BDBDManufacturingManufacturing rises, employment slowsNZ manufacturing activity rose in April, after two months of slowing growth, while employment contracted for a third month.12 May 05:00 PM
BDBDManufacturingJobless rate up - big jump in Akl constructionNew Zealand's jobless rate rose in the first quarter as the nation's labour force recorded its biggest increase in 12 years.03 May 11:15 PM
ManufacturingNurofen slapped with $1.86m fineNurofen has been penalised by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for making false claims.29 Apr 04:00 AM
ManufacturingRakon - this time lucky?Recent years haven't been kind to the former market star - or its investors.28 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDManufacturingManufacturing activity slows for second monthManufacturing activity slowed for a second month in March to the lowest level in five months.14 Apr 01:00 AM
ManufacturingCandidates call time on free tradeThe long-held faith in open markets is beginning to fade - and it isn't just political rhetoric, reports Bill Powell.07 Apr 06:30 PM
ManufacturingInnovation excellence nets awardA focus on excellence in innovation saw Nauhria Precast emerge victorious at the Westpac Auckland Business Awards Best of the Best 2015.23 Mar 04:30 PM
BDBDManufacturingComvita joins forces with Capilano in AussieNew Zealand manuka honey company Comvita is linking up with its Australian counterpart Capilano Honey to form an apiary business in Australia.02 Mar 04:00 PM
ManufacturingMercedes halting robots' reign on the production lineMercedes-Benzoffers the S-Class sedan with a growing array of options such as carbon-fiber trim, heated and cooled cupholders and four types of caps for the tire valves, and the carmaker's robots can't keep up.25 Feb 10:00 PM
ManufacturingThe jobs divide crashing the recoveryINTERACTIVE: Unemployment rates have fallen to the lowest level since recession but not everyone is feeling the benefits.07 Feb 02:18 AM
BDBDManufacturingThe lowest jobless rate since 2009The unemployment rate has unexpectedly fallen to a six year low of 5.3 per cent.02 Feb 10:00 PM
ManufacturingSecret owner of NZ's $60m superyachtThe luxurious 50-metre, 550-tonne luxury vessel is the largest Auckland shipyard has ever made.11 Jan 11:25 PM
ManufacturingSoft start expected as jittery Oz market reopensLingering uncertainty about global growth and manufacturing is tipped to fuel a soft start to Australian trade when the market reopens today.03 Jan 04:00 PM
BDBDConstructionEconomy growing faster than expectedOur economy appears to be humming along, with latest GDP stats showing a 0.9 percent lift in economic activity.16 Dec 10:15 PM
ManufacturingLuxury catamarans good for businessTauranga boatbuilder Pachoud Yachts is enjoying a resurgence of business after riding out the doldrums of the Global Financial Crisis.14 Dec 07:30 PM
ManufacturingSqueeze on dealers crushes car pricesCompetition in motor vehicle lending is driving down the cost of cars.09 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionChristopher NiescheChristopher Niesche: The rise and fall of Dick SmithHere's a handy investment tip - never buy anything from a private equity firm.06 Dec 09:28 PM
ManufacturingFamily-owned brands cream big competitionTwo family-owned icecream companies have scooped big manufacturers in a survey of favourite Kiwi tub brands.29 Nov 04:00 PM
