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Earthworks costing $12m are well under way as publicly funded appeals go in.

Where is New Zealand's hottest region right now?

Building boom, dairy prices driving economic confidence around country.

Jobs on the line: Defence Force shifts uniform manufacturing offshore

The NZ Defence Force has been with the same provider for more than two decades.

Electric car revolution risks mountain of toxic battery waste

Green push towards net zero emissions could create millions of tonnes of hazardous junk.

How Sky TV co-founder built a $36m honey business

Why NZX-listed Me Today is buying into a good thing.

Wet & Forget: The unforgettable rise of a multimillion-dollar Kiwi firm

Rod Jenden: "We've been through some pretty tough times... I can tell you it's not easy."

Luxury boom: BMW lifts hood on its bumper year

German vehicle manufacturer says baby boomers have spent up large following Covid.

NanoLayr expands as demand for its mask filters continues

NanoLayr says each of its products could become $100m businesses in five years.

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.