New ZealandGirl Guide biscuits tested after complaintsThe iconic Girl Guide biscuits are undergoing testing after complaints that this year's batch is not up to standard.09 Mar 06:15 PM
Opinion<i>Gareth Morgan:</i> Rulebook thrown out the windowThese days, it's the developing countries that run the trade surpluses and end up exporting capital to the modern economies.08 Mar 03:00 PM
EconomyManufacturing sales off nine-year lowManufacturing sales volumes rose 3.1 per cent in the December quarter, led by meat and dairy and other food-related industries.07 Mar 11:00 PM
ManufacturingMercedes on a charge to take on luxury rivalDaimler AG's Mercedes-Benz unit, the world's second-largest maker of luxury cars, will almost double investment on "green" technologies to take on BMW in the race to offer electric vehicles.05 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandOyster season beginsThe Bluff oyster season opened yesterday with a healthy catch, though supply to northern regions this week may be restricted because of bad weather. 01 Mar 03:30 PM
EconomySurprise January trade surplus recordedThere's been a suprise trade surplus of $269 million in January- the biggest for the month since 1989.26 Feb 01:00 AM
BDBDEconomySkellerup claws out of recessionSkellerup, the agricultural and rubber goods maker, has begun to pull out of the worst impacts of the global recession, reporting a $3.28 million net profit after tax for the six months to December 31.17 Feb 09:00 PM
AgribusinessAsia becomes more important for Kiwi trade, says new surveyA new survey has shown an increase in the number of people who think free trade agreements will impact positively from 74 per cent in 2008 to 78 per cent.17 Feb 08:30 PM
