ManufacturingChina uses old playbook to challenge in high techChina's turning to an old formula to challenge the world in higher value-added manufacturing, posing an increasing threat to developed nations.18 Nov 12:00 AM
AirlinesChina's jet shows wrong way take offChina's first indigenously designed passenger jet, the 90-seat ARJ21, will be delivered to state- owned Chengdu Airlines by year's end.13 Nov 12:30 AM
ManufacturingBrewer's 664pc growth a winnerWellington craft beer brewer Garage Project has hit the top spot on this year's Deloitte Fast 50 index with growth of 664 per cent for the year.04 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDManufacturingShock rise in NZ's jobless rateUnemployment rate rises to 6 per cent - the first rise in three years.04 Nov 08:19 AM
BDBDManufacturingFonterra's long-term credit ratings cutFonterra's long-term credit rating has been cut by Fitch Ratings.22 Oct 01:00 AM
ManufacturingTesla Model S P90D: the 'best car' ever madeThe first thing I Googled from the driver's seat of this $142,000 Tesla Model S P90D was a plea: "turn off tesla."17 Oct 01:00 AM
OpinionChristopher NiescheChristopher Niesche: Putting traditional battle lines to swordIn late 2013, Toyota issued a stark warning to unions.11 Oct 08:28 PM
Banking and financeConcrete company cements top awardThe second of Westpac's four Auckland business awards was a glitzy black tie affair last week, held at the Vodafone Events Centre and emceed by Frankie Stevens - whose jokes were on point as....11 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDManufacturingBatts battle back in courtIt's the latest instalment of a long-running dispute over the use of the word "batts" to describe insulation.29 Sep 01:10 AM
OpinionIs VW the only one 'gaming' the system?For Germans, VW is a huge part of their national identity and place brand, writes Mike Lee. It would be like a Kiwi finding out that Fonterra, purposely lied about the safety or nutritional value of its milk products.24 Sep 09:36 PM
ManufacturingPowerShield takes manufacturing inhouseKiwi specialist battery monitoring firm PowerShield is entering a joint venture with a local manufacturer.24 Sep 07:10 PM
BDBDManufacturingManufacturing sales fall for quarterNew Zealand manufacturing sales volumes fell in the second quarter, driven by the continued decline in petroleum and coal, and in meat and dairy.08 Sep 05:00 PM
AirlinesJapan's first passenger jet ready to flyAfter almost four years of delays, the Mitsubishi Regional Jet will make its debut flight in the second half of October.07 Sep 09:35 PM
BDBDAgribusinessGlenbrook viability to be assessedAustralian steel products group Bluescope is to review its steelmaking operations in Australia and New Zealand, saying it needs "game-changing" savings in operating costs.24 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessWho will buy struggling Solid Energy?Solid Energy acting chairman Andy Coupe admitted it was "unlikely" that any sale, or sales, would cover its outstanding debt.13 Aug 03:00 AM
BDBDBanking and financeMercer looking to divest as loss loomsMercer Group expects to turn a loss in 2015 and the stainless steel fabricator is considering selling its interiors and medical divisions to focus on its core business.11 Aug 05:00 PM
ManufacturingBringing manufacturing homeBrendan Manning looks into Auckland wiring products manufacturer Fero winning back customers from China.06 Aug 02:00 AM
ManufacturingMade in China - not so cheapSome textile jobs are coming back from Asia to the US after companies are finding it cheaper to produce goods in the South.05 Aug 02:35 AM
BDBDManufacturingUnemployment ticks up to 5.9pcThe jobless rate is up as the number of new jobs created fails to keep pace with an expanding population.04 Aug 11:05 PM
AgribusinessGovt rules out Solid Energy bail-outMr Key said Solid Energy had $300 million of outstanding debt and was in a "precarious position".03 Aug 10:26 PM
ManufacturingStocks crash accelerates car sales slumpBusiness appears to be slow at the Mercedes-Benz showroom in the Jing'an district of Shanghai.03 Aug 05:30 PM
ManufacturingResMed aims to boost position in ChinaSleep disorder device supplier Resmed will acquire Curative Medical in a move it says will give it a leadership position in the Chinese market.02 Aug 05:00 PM
ManufacturingNike gives CEO $30m award to stayNike gave CEO Mark Parker a huge stock award on the condition that he work for the company for the next five years.22 Jul 01:30 AM
BDBDManufacturingSector serves up strong numbersNew Zealand's services sector, which accounts for about two-thirds of the economy, was at its most buoyant level in 11 months in June.20 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessManufacturing boosted by weaker dollarNew Zealand manufacturing activity increased in June, snapping three months of decline, as a weaker dollar supported exporters in the sector.16 Jul 09:21 AM
BDBDManufacturingMethven's sets $130m revenue targetThe NZX-listed tap and shower manufacturer unveiled the target at its annual general meeting in Auckland today.14 Jul 03:16 AM
BDBDEnergyDoubts over Tiwai Point hit power firmsNew Zealand shares fell over uncertainty surrounding the future of the Tiwai Point smelter.13 Jul 05:00 PM
ConstructionInsulation plan for rentals hailedThe head of New Zealand's biggest insulation manufacturer welcomed the Government's decision to require all tenanted properties to have ceiling and underfloor insulation.12 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDEnergyLanzaTech narrows loss to $34.7mThe NZ-founded carbon recycling company is shifting into commercialisation from its previous development phase.08 Jul 04:15 AM
ManufacturingSuperfactory - Behind the scenes at BMW's electric car plantOn a recent trip to Germany, Grant Bradley checked out one of the most advanced automotive factories in the world.01 Jul 10:30 PM
ManufacturingSan Francisco startup spins lab-grown silkA San Francisco startup has developed a synthetic alternative to spider silk by engineering identical proteins.08 Jun 04:19 AM
ManufacturingNestle bottled-water plan draws fight in drought-stricken OregonLawmakers and activists say a company shouldn't be allowed to profit from water as drought spreads across Oregon.29 May 11:55 PM
