OpinionJohn Armstrong: Political stunt falls flat but still manages to score pointsThe inquiry's report was predictably dismissed by National. But it makes some valid points about the plight of manufacturers, writes John Armstrong.17 Jun 05:30 PM
Manufacturing'Urgent call to action' for manufacturingThe "killing" of New Zealand's manufacturing industry can be stopped if the Government makes a series of sweeping policy changes, a new report into the sector has concluded.17 Jun 03:01 AM
ManufacturingManufacturing boost 'stunning'A barometer of manufacturing is pointing to fair weather as the BNZ-Business New Zealand performance of manufacturing index for May hit its highest level in nine years.14 Jun 05:30 PM
ManufacturingHuge launch from F&PChinese-owned Fisher & Paykel Appliances will today unveil 70 new machines for local and international markets.11 Jun 05:30 PM
ManufacturingVW likely to recall NZ carsVolkswagen is expected to recall hundreds of cars in New Zealand this week after growing pressure to respond to customers' safety concerns.09 Jun 05:30 PM
ManufacturingMinistry works to allay Chinese concernsThe Ministry for Primary Industries says it's working on a number of initiatives aimed at addressing concerns in China about the rapid rise in the number of New Zealand infant formula brands available to Chinese consumers.07 Jun 05:30 PM
ManufacturingBlood-based plastic a green bonusMaking plastic out of dead animals might seem slightly gruesome but it could turn out to be a real money-spinner for one Kiwi start-up.26 May 05:30 PM
ManufacturingGeneral Motors shares above IPO priceShares of General Motors reached an important milestone on Saturday, closing above their initial public offering price of US$33 for the first time in more than two years.19 May 05:30 PM
BDBDManufacturingUnemployment rate falls to 3-year lowNew Zealand's jobless rate fell to a three-year low in the first three months of the year as the employment rate grew for the first time in four quarters.09 May 12:30 AM
BDBDManufacturingDrought at home and in US hits Skellerup, as forecast profit cut to $17m02 May 05:30 PM
Small BusinessPeter Calder: Where the metal meets the parkFamily metal workshop has helped define city but modern developers want cash, not character.30 Apr 05:30 PM
ManufacturingIndex points to pick-upA barometer of manufacturing is continuing to point to a pick-up in employment and expansion in the sector generally.11 Apr 05:30 PM
AgribusinessWool-dyeing process tipped a 'fantastic' revenue earnerA New Zealand-developed process for dying wool hailed as a world first in the textile industry has been snapped up by a US active wear manufacturer.09 Apr 05:30 PM
ManufacturingFood label crackdownFood and drink makers will no longer be able to make health claims such as "low in fat" or "good for bones" without scientific evidence.07 Apr 09:20 PM
Small BusinessNature Baby top seller for US retail chainNew Zealand boutique babywear brand Nature Baby is gaining sales momentum in the United States after being picked up by one of the country's leading fashion retail chains.04 Apr 04:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseSuccess: Fro-yo chain eyes global growthOnly 14 months after it began, KiwiYo frozen yoghurt chain already has its sights set on overseas markets21 Mar 08:30 PM
Small BusinessSmall business: The CollectiveThe Collective's Angus Allan on the company's manufacturing story in New Zealand and abroad.19 Mar 02:00 AM
Small BusinessSmall business: Tracey King - Ti TonicsTi Tonics co-founder Tracey King, a PhD in health psychology, launched Ti Tonics in April 2010 distributing it throughout Australasia.19 Mar 01:50 AM
