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'Plant was too small' - pre-cast concrete manufacturer ups production 50%

Father emigrated to New Zealand with $10 in his pocket then founded a growing business.

Tupperware files for bankruptcy as sales slump

The brand has seen sales fall as consumer behaviors change and competition increases.

$3.6m liabilities: PwC report on Sportcraft boating businesses

Staff, Inland Revenue and many others are listed as being owed money by the two companies.

Oji confirms mill closure, 75 jobs lost

The company has experienced a range of issues including high energy costs.

'Massive blow': Hundreds of jobs lost as Winstone shuts mills

One of the central North Island's biggest employers has made the call to shut two mills.

He created a $660m company in his garage: Sistema richlister on standing firm with a famous name to retain ‘Made in NZ’

'I don’t care if it’s Martha Stewart or the bloody Pope. I’m not taking [Made in NZ] off.'

Top defence contractors set to rake in record cash after orders soar

Financial Times: Growing cash flows spark debate about how industry will spend billions.

Citadel and DE Shaw slashed Nvidia holdings ahead of market rout

Financial Times: Sharp divisions among managers over the outlook for chip-making giant.

Chasing green electrons: Why Rio Tinto went all-in on Tiwai Point

And what the future holds for the Southland plant.

Giant new 1.7ha warehouse: Cotton On expands in NZ

Originally opened here in 2006. Now has 1000-plus staff in around 100 stores in NZ.

China's June factory activity contracts again, services slows

China's economy struggles to get back on its feet.

Why Americans are not buying more EVs

Financial Times: Tariffs on Chinese imports could reduce competition and increase costs.

Expansion plans: Where new McDonald's are rising

Three new Auckland outlets opened last year but another four are coming nationally soon.

Toyota shareholders demand vote against chairman after Japan scandal

Chairman to run gauntlet after major embarrassment for the company.

Global defence groups hiring at fastest rate in decades amid record orders

Financial Times: Companies in sector looking to recruit tens of thousands this year.

S&P welcomes NZ power deal

The ratings agency says the 20-year power deal for Tiwai is a boon for generators.