BDBDAgribusinessUpbeat manufacturers defy gloomy talkManufacturers had a surprisingly strong May, with employment growing for the first time since November 2008 and a solid lift in export and local sales, says a new survey.08 Jul 10:15 PM
BDBDAgribusinessRates rises wrong as economy stalls: NZIERWorrying signs of a stalling economic recovery have shown up in the latest Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion published this morning.05 Jul 11:45 PM
Personal Finance<i>Stock takes</i>: Return of the kingRon Brierly is rumoured to be making a trip to NZ01 Jul 04:00 PM
Economy<i>Mood of the Boardroom</i>: ETS claims early victimNZ aerosol maker Arandee has survived the global recession, but says the ETS is forcing it to move offshore.30 Jun 07:00 PM
Small Business<i>Mood of the Boardroom</i>: Furniture firm learns lessons from the recessionThe furniture business has been hard-hit by the recession but for some New Zealand companies it has been a valuable learning experience.30 Jun 04:00 PM
EconomyDebt fears holding back NZ recovery, says Fletcher CEOFears about debt and an unwillingness to spend is holding back New Zealand's economic recovery, says Jonathan Ling, chief executive of Fletcher Building.28 Jun 11:15 PM
Small BusinessCheeky taniwha has Rugby World Cup backingBuzzy Bee could have some competition if two Auckland businesswomen get their way.27 Jun 04:00 PM
AgribusinessGDP up 0.6pc - economy now growing for a yearEconomic activity grew 0.6 per cent in the March 2010 quarter, says latest GDP stats.24 Jun 12:30 AM
AgribusinessCurrent account deficit lowest in 20 yearsNZ's annual current account deficit reached its lowest level in more than two decades in the year to March, new figures show.23 Jun 12:15 AM
Small BusinessAnother 174 jobs to go at meatworksSilver Fern Farms says it's preparing to cut up to 174 jobs from its Christchurch meatworks, the Belfast Rd site and the Canterbury lamb cutting works at Factory Rd.14 Jun 06:43 AM
AgribusinessPhitek CEO Donaldson pushed outPhitek company founder and chief executive Mark Donaldson has lost his job at the helm of the tech company, as shareholders conduct a company-wide review of the business.11 Jun 12:00 AM
