ManufacturingHolden stops production in AustraliaUp to 50,000 jobs are at risk as General Motors says it will stop making Holdens in Australia by the end of 2017.11 Dec 03:19 AM
ManufacturingHolden pulling out of Australia - reportGM looks set to shut down its Holden plants in Australia from 2016, joining Ford in pulling out of the country.05 Dec 10:00 PM
Freight and logisticsThe ugly truth about regional manufacturing - and a solutionNew Zealand manufacturers are increasingly moving offshore to stay afloat, but there are other options, says Steve Nicholson26 Nov 12:13 AM
ManufacturingHoki in nano-fibre revolutionIain Hosie reckons his company is a good example of the kind of manufacturing that can thrive in New Zealand.13 Nov 04:30 PM
BDBDManufacturingUnemployment drops to 6.2pcNZ's unemployment rate slipped to 6.2 per cent in the three months ended September 30 just below the 6.3 per cent forecast.05 Nov 10:40 PM
ManufacturingNuplex builds third China factory to meet demandNuplex Industries has begun construction of its third manufacturing facility in China, which is expected to help the speciality chemicals and resins manufacturer overcome capacity constraints.03 Nov 04:30 PM
ManufacturingEngineering firm cuts big dealsHaving the capability to build end-to-end meat processing and packaging systems is helping Milmeq win major deals on the world stage, says chief executive Mike Lightfoot.30 Oct 04:30 PM
ConstructionAuckland job market boomCity's unemployment at lowest level since 2011 with average pay up to $1135 a week, writes Anne Gibson.22 Oct 04:30 PM
Freight and logisticsKiwi firm wins OZ audio dealSir Peter Maire's Fusion Electronics has secured a lucrative deal to supply its audio systems to Australia's Jayco.16 Oct 04:30 PM
ManufacturingEx-director's 'top end' fraudThe former boss at a Canterbury clothing maker that kitted out some of our sporting heroes has today pleaded guilty to a multi-million dollar "top end" fraud.13 Oct 10:52 PM
ManufacturingFraud trial against former clothing boss due to beginThe fraud trial of the former boss at Canterbury clothing manufacturer Lane Walker Rudkin's is due to begin in Christchurch today.13 Oct 04:30 PM
ManufacturingJapan's firms grow in confidenceJapanese manufacturers are increasingly optimistic about the business outlook in the months ahead.01 Oct 04:30 PM
ManufacturingCup loss a blow for boatbuilders: industry bossEmirates Team New Zealand's defeat at the hands of Oracle is a blow for this country's boatbuilding businesses and Government backing for a future America's Cup challenge will be crucial for the local marine sector, says an industry group boss.28 Sep 12:38 AM
HealthcareInnovation aids F&P HealthcareInnovation is continuing to bolster Fisher & Paykel Healthcare's business in the face of a stubbornly high New Zealand dollar, says chief executive Mike Daniell.23 Sep 05:30 PM
BDBDManufacturingKiwis work longer, but produce lessNew Zealanders work longer hours than the average of their peers in other developed countries but produce a fifth less, a new report finds.22 Sep 10:55 PM
BDBDManufacturingGDP up 0.2pc - better than expectedThe economy grew faster than expected in the second three months of the year, as engineering and architecture expansion offset drought impacts.18 Sep 11:45 PM
AgribusinessNZ boat firms bank on CupAs Emirates Team NZ push hard for victory in the America's Cup, marine companies are pinning their hopes on a win and a boost to the industry.15 Sep 05:30 PM
ManufacturingBic could draw line through factory jobsThe words "Made in New Zealand" will disappear from Bic ballpoint pens if the company's cost-saving proposal to shift manufacturing overseas goes ahead.10 Sep 05:30 PM
