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
ManufacturingPace of US manufacturing hit 2-year peakUS factories expanded last month at the fastest pace since June 2011 on a jump in orders. And a new report signals that manufacturing output could strengthen in coming months.03 Sep 08:15 PM
BDBDManufacturingSkellerup claws backSkellerup, the industrial rubber goods manufacturer, beat its guidance with a 23 per cent decline in annual profit after a pickup in the last two months of the financial year.22 Aug 05:30 PM
ManufacturingWorkers blame KiwiRail for lost hoursSixty-four Dunedin manufacturing workers will have their working week reduced by a day, following KiwiRail's decision to award a manufacturing tender offshore.06 Aug 11:01 PM
ManufacturingChinese factory buy gives competitive edge - MethvenMethven's purchase of a Chinese manufacturing facility will give the company a competitive edge and full control over its supply chain.29 Jul 05:30 PM
ManufacturingStrong Aussie dollar and cheaper cars push sales upCompetitive car prices and the relatively strong Australian dollar are tempting more Australians to upgrade to a new set of wheels.15 Jul 05:30 PM
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
