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120 Auckland jobs on line as building products plant shifts work out of NZ

The company has an 80-year manufacturing history in New Zealand.

How much of the economy is really 'up and running' at level 3

Is New Zealand's economy really running at three quarters of capacity?

Winston Peters slams NZ economy, says big changes needed

Anyone who thinks it will be business as usual can forget it, Winston Peters says.

Trade expert urges restart of manufacturing

Trade experts warn exporters fear loss of market share to overseas rivals during lockdown.

Liam Dann: 8 reasons NZ is in good shape to get through this

The situation is grim, and will be for a while, but NZ has some big things going for it.

Coronavirus: Sistema factory workers leave factory over health and safety fears

Workers at Auckland plant walk out in what union calls a "health and safety strike".

Keep calm and curry on: Vegan meal firm's remarkable rise

University dropout's extraordinary journey into the world of business.

Hamish Rutherford: Rio Tinto's perseverance may pay dividends

COMMENT: Mining company has been making the same argument for years.

Kiwi baggage firm Glidepath sold to French robotics company

Founded by Sir Ken Stevens Glidepath 47 years ago, it grew around the world.

Editorial: 150 job losses huge blow to Whanganui as Mars Petcare pulls out

Our thoughts on the Mars Petcare closure and the loss of 150 jobs

Power play: Rio Tinto and the smelter that plays wolf

Smelter's claim of precarious position is undermined by how often it has done this before.

Liam Dann: Farmers riding to NZ's economic rescue ... again

COMMENT: Commodity prices are likely to keep NZ ahead of the pack as global economy slows.

Peter Lyons: Govt should tell Rio Tinto where to stick its smelter

Comment: Blatant corporate blackmail should be treated with the contempt it deserves.

AG Challenge now AGC Training: New name, new lessons

Ag Challenge rebrands to AGC Training to better reflect its diversity in today's world.

Which regions are still beating Auckland?

Regional economic growth continues to outpace Auckland, although everywhere is slowing.

Proposed closure of Whanganui petfood factory a shock

Mars staff have a process to work through after announcement of a planned factory closure.