PremiumPremiumProperty$3b Hornby hub reshapes Christchurch's industrial heartlandThe company bought land two decades ago. Half of the 150ha site has now been developed.26 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumSmall BusinessFinding their feet: Woolfi turns underused strong wool into global-ready slippersFiona McIlraith talks to Tom Raynel about her small wool shoe business Woolfi.26 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumAnalysisLiam DannGoing backwards: Fresh data shows New Zealand's economic performance continues to declineANALYSIS: Labour productivity rose 0.8% as firms cut workers faster than output fell.23 Apr 01:51 AM
PremiumBusinessHere come the AI robots: Kiwi Harry Mellsop raises $15m for his start-up22 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: From Drury to Southland - the quiet giant betting billions on wind power and future freight30 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumManufacturingGas up 300%, power doubled: Why Wattie's says local manufacturing no longer works30 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: There are social and fiscal consequences to our manufacturing decline27 Mar 04:00 PM
Retail'Only way forward': Heinz Wattie’s confirms plant closures, 300 jobs to goManufacturing sites in Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland will close.27 Mar 03:11 AM
Project AucklandPort of Auckland unveils mega cruise ship terminal and 24/7 freight pushPort of Auckland expects up to 100,000 extra cruise visitors each year.26 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailMcCain plant closure follows $17m loss and soaring related-party loansCurrent unsecured borrowings jumped from $38.4m to $96.8m in one year.24 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlans resurface to burn treated timber at mill near NapierA trial will monitor whether there are any health risks.19 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandPacific power shift: Whangārei company’s electric ferries win PM’s support Luxon viewed the E-Alia boats during his Pacific visit.18 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingPlastics sector warns of 75% material price surge as Iran conflict bites supplyAbout 22% of New Zealand's polymers come directly from the Middle East.18 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailSealord boss fears more factory closures as fuel and wages biteSealord CEO Doug Paulin warns ongoing fuel costs could erase $25m in profit for the firm.13 Mar 01:47 AM
Business'World-class talent': Defence drone pioneer named Tauranga Business of the YearThe Mount Maunganui-based firm's CEO has said he wants it to be the 'next Rocket Lab'.12 Mar 07:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJob cuts to the heart of Wattie's: 'People are gutted'Morale at the factory where Wattie’s empire began is the lowest a long-time worker's seen.12 Mar 03:07 AM
Manufacturing'They have been let down': Heinz Wattie's plans to shut three factories, 350 jobs at riskFrozen vegetables, Gregg's coffee and several dip brands would be axed.11 Mar 02:56 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay firm takes on NZ prison manufacturing, with a plan to cut out AussiesFrom a factory in Whakatū, a new plan for NZ prison equipment is starting to take shape.10 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingIrish billionaire takes controlling stake in Whakatāne Mill amid $128m upgradeShareholders have injected almost $90m in equity and $64.8m in loans since 2021.22 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBremworth’s Napier mill returns to three shifts a day as some wool jobs come back'We control our quality better here, as opposed to processing NZ woollen yarn overseas.'19 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingDaikin opens $30m Christchurch hub to recycle climate-damaging refrigerantThe 7861sq m site will recycle refrigerant from end-of-life heat pumps.19 Feb 03:11 AM
Business‘Decent economic growth’ as manufacturing expands, survey findsProduction and new orders led the gains, with both posting readings above 56.13 Feb 02:42 AM
New ZealandFuel boost: Marsden Point tank to store jet fuel for 10,000 flightsThe $30m restored tank will more than double Z Energy's private jet fuel storage.12 Feb 03:00 AM
AgribusinessSkellerup lifts profit 20% to record $28.9m, shrugs off US tariff hitThe company now forecasts annual net profit of $57m to $62m, up on guidance.11 Feb 08:52 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessMore SMEs lining up extra work in 2026 as confidence edges backAbout 44% of SMEs aim to bring forward asset buys under the Investment Boost.11 Feb 12:09 AM
New ZealandExplosion that seriously injured forklift driver was 'avoidable'The worker suffered serious burns and spent nine weeks in hospital.06 Feb 10:55 PM
Agribusiness'Very disappointed': Synlait warns of first-half loss up to $82m, shares slumpUnderlying ebitda is expected to be between break-even and $5m.03 Feb 08:49 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInside Zuru's $250m global property portfolio spanning London to LA'We have offices in all these countries so it's better to own them': Nick Mowbray.02 Feb 08:38 PM
AirlinesBoeing reports 1st annual profit since 2018Boeing boss says company is making progress on its 'turnaround'.27 Jan 08:52 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: Green shoots return – manufacturing surges as services finally turn positiveOPINION: Manufacturing is expanding at its fastest pace in four years, led by new orders.27 Jan 04:00 PM
