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Prices rising as cost pressure builds on business - NZIER

Firms say domestic demand is holding steady but supply shortages are causing big problems.

Easter chocolate eggs: What's the supply situation like this year?

After both a shortage and glut of chocolate eggs last year, Easter trade is looking good.

New laundry strips eliminate detergent bottles and throw-away plastic scoops

Dissolvable strips eliminate need for environmentally-damaging bottles and powders.

Nestle plans to make 45 staff redundant at South Auckland factory

Nestle plans to close its Wiri site and move lolly production to Victoria, Australia.

Kiwi engineer swaps construction for cannabis startup

Engineer Zoe Reece plans to export medicinal cannabis from North Waikato.

Allbirds' latest sustainable creation: plant-based leather

Start-up partnered with firm to create an alternative from vegetable oil, natural rubber.

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.

Q&A: Zuru's Anna Mowbray on challenges facing a Covid-free NZ

Zuru Toys CEO Anna Mowbray looks back on the challenges of 2020 and what lies ahead.

Ola sees its future in mopeds

Electric mopeds new focus for India-based Ola.

Toyota faces vehicle delivery delays as port squeeze hits hard

Delivery times are being delayed by a range of supply issues overseas, company says.

Xmas warning: Consumer watchdog calls out four companies for unsafe toys

Commerce Commission has warned four companies about the safety of their goods.

Fake-meat fatigue: Have we reached peak vegan meat?

Despite Kiwis' love of meat NZ is 'an ideal market' for vegan alternatives, says supplier.

Reservoir togs: Recycled bottle swimwear brand aiming high

The brand is using influencer marketing to find its feet.

House price surge just getting started, Westpac warns

The economy is performing better than expected with lower unemployment, says Westpac.

Small Business: Handmade soap business gearing up to export

Andrea Blondel says her business is gearing up for the next stage of expansion.

North Waikato foam factory could be 5 to 15 months closer

Sleepyhead is steaming ahead with plans, despite not knowing if the land can be rezoned.