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Steel & Tube makes profit, resumes dividends

Last year's net loss after tax of $37m was converted into a $4.3m net after-tax profit.

'Devastating blow' as Whakatāne Mill closure looms

Whakatāne is reeling 210 workers face losing their jobs at the long-standing mill.

Kathmandu appoints US clothing veteran to revamp apparel offering

Robert Fry opens up about the internal shift going on inside Kathmandu.

Ethique pushes on with international expansion plans

Christchurch company expands distribution in Australia, plans to do same in US and UK.

Big changes at top of Gallagher Group

Sir William becomes Gallagher president, but will stay on board of technology exporter.

Waiheke wonder businesses: How they're thriving in the age of Covid

Three businesses on Waiheke Island are in growth mode despite Covid-19.

Rakon shares rise after positive earnings upgrade

Rakon's shares have risen more than 165 per cent in the last year.

Power deal lifts cloud over smelter's future

Transmission talks continue even as smelter extracts enough on electricity to stay open.

Ohinewai being eyed for more housing

Sleepyhead not alone in housing development aim at Ohinewai.

NZ earns more than it spends as imports plunge

Good news? NZ achieved a record current account surplus in the June quarter as Covid hit.

More problems with Boeing's Dreamliners to delay new planes

Plane order cancellations continue to outstrip confirmed orders for troubled manufacturer.

NZ Steel restructure puts 200 jobs on the line

New Zealand Steel is to restructure its business with the likely loss of up to 200 jobs.

Zuru launches healthcare division, has supply of face masks on tap for Ministry

Zuru is leveraging its manufacturing network in China to source millions of face masks.

Why level 3 has been a 'disaster' for food producers, manufacturers

Food & Grocery Council says Auckland boundary restrictions playing havoc on industry.

Analysts ponder Covid's toll on Fletcher Building

Fletcher did not enter the Covid-19 crisis in fighting shape, say analysts.

Looming shortages: Which retail items could soon be harder to come by

High demand and short supply has retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers stretched.