Rocket Lab founder Peter Beck has been crowned EY New Zealand Entrepreneur of the Year and will head to Monaco to battle for the world title.

The man overseeing the world's first private orbital space launch in northern Hawke's Bay, has received recognition for his work.

Watch: Bird of Prey Bicycles They cut down on carbon emissions and help keep us fit, but bikes are not the safest form of transport, and accidents can cause serious injuries. But a bizarre new design could help to reduce the number of accidents on the roads. The Bird of Prey bike replaces the standard bike seat with a new hip rest, putting the cyclist in a leaning forward position, and preventing them from flipping over the handlebars.

A strange new design for bikes could help to reduce the number of accidents on the roads.

COMMENT: Yet again, the variety and ingenuity of New Zealand business has astounded me.

Financial wunderkind Jamie Beaton has raised $41 million from New York investors, putting the 21-year-old from St Heliers firmly onto the rich list.

A world cup winning All Black, an X-Games medallist and two high-profile entrepreneurs have teamed up for a new business.

Ever wondered if you'd be better off ditching study to become an entrepreneur? These Gold Coast millennials did, and it paid off.

Six winners of the EY Entrepreneur of The Year award have been named from a range of categories.

NZ entrepreneur Jake Millar has announced an investment worth $500,000 in his Unfiltered company from Australian investor Richard

Eighteen New Zealand entrepreneurs have been selected to compete in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year competition.

Scared to lose your job in the future? Hate your boss? Want to make more money?

HRV is on the acquisition trail with a planned roll-up of small companies in the home sector.

COMMENT:We shouldn't forget that big companies are critical players in the innovation game.

Young entrepreneurs from across Auckland have ventured into the 'Dragons Den' this week.

An Australian inventor has combined two of technology's hottest and most controversial trends: selfies and drones.

20-year-old says Sir Richard Branson is an inspiration.

Kiwi entrepreneur Jake Millar plans to use an interview with Sir Richard Branson to drive the global expansion of video education platform Unfiltered.

Fashion designer Karen Walker accessorises with a new store for eyewear, jewellery, shoes, bags and fragrances.

WATCH: Jamie Beaton, the Kiwi Harvard student who's on first-name terms with US billionaires, has some tips for you.

Meet Jamie Beaton: Kiwi, Harvard student and on first-name terms with US billionaires.

When Kim Peirce quit her six-figure job to sell body scrubs from her kitchen, she took a huge leap into the unknown.

Small Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to business owners about their year in review.

Small Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to Teenpreneur Stephanie Benseman.

Small Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to Teenpreneur Sam Yelchich.

Small Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to teenpreneur Rose McMahon.

Small Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to teenpreneur Oliviah Theyers-Collins.

Small Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to business owner Carolyn Ferrall about leadership development.

This week, Small Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to business owner Mike Ashby about leadership development.

Small Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to Mark Lowndes about leadership development.