ManufacturingPace of US manufacturing hit 2-year peakUS factories expanded last month at the fastest pace since June 2011 on a jump in orders. And a new report signals that manufacturing output could strengthen in coming months.03 Sep 08:15 PM
BDBDManufacturingSkellerup claws backSkellerup, the industrial rubber goods manufacturer, beat its guidance with a 23 per cent decline in annual profit after a pickup in the last two months of the financial year.22 Aug 05:30 PM
Small BusinessWork safety paperwork too complex - studyMany workers are struggling to understand health and safety documents used in their workplaces, a new study has found.22 Aug 02:00 AM
ManufacturingWorkers blame KiwiRail for lost hoursSixty-four Dunedin manufacturing workers will have their working week reduced by a day, following KiwiRail's decision to award a manufacturing tender offshore.06 Aug 11:01 PM
OpinionKim Campbell: Labour reform plans a big step forwardThe changes being proposed to our employment laws clearly stand to benefit many more employees than the small number who may find aspects of them a challenge.30 Jul 05:30 PM
ManufacturingChinese factory buy gives competitive edge - MethvenMethven's purchase of a Chinese manufacturing facility will give the company a competitive edge and full control over its supply chain.29 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandHoney additives deniedNew Zealand honey manufacturers are confident the quality of their products will be proven after Hong Kong testing found additives in some "pure" products.17 Jul 05:30 PM
ManufacturingStrong Aussie dollar and cheaper cars push sales upCompetitive car prices and the relatively strong Australian dollar are tempting more Australians to upgrade to a new set of wheels.15 Jul 05:30 PM
AgribusinessBusinesses stay upbeat on prospectsBusiness remains upbeat in the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research's quarterly business opinion poll.09 Jul 05:30 PM
BDBDManufacturingModest growth - GDP up just 0.3pcThe dollar has dropped on news the economy limped along in the first three months of the year, thanks largely to the North Island drought.19 Jun 11:40 PM
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
SportMotorsport: V8 Supercar manufacturer cap on cardsV8 Supercars Australia will discuss capping the number of manufacturers in the championship following Volvo's decision to join the competition next year.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
