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NZ trade surplus $321m in February

On the move again but concerns remain

Economy expands at fastest pace in two years

GDP up 0.8pc - economy still growing

Nuplex leaps on ingredients deal

Current account turns to deficit

Moro bars latest to get alien flavour

Cadbury is warning that Moro bars could taste a little different from today.

Aussie-made Moro bars arrive in NZ

Munchers may have noticed some slight changes in the taste of one of NZ's favourite chocolate bars.

Trade stats come in strong for December

Girl Guide biscuits tested after complaints

The iconic Girl Guide biscuits are undergoing testing after complaints that this year's batch is not up to standard.

Manufacturers confidence up but sales fall: survey

Production figures rise after long slump

<i>Gareth Morgan:</i> Rulebook thrown out the window

These days, it's the developing countries that run the trade surpluses and end up exporting capital to the modern economies.

Manufacturing sales off nine-year low

Manufacturing sales volumes rose 3.1 per cent in the December quarter, led by meat and dairy and other food-related industries.

Mercedes on a charge to take on luxury rival

Daimler 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.

Amcor's $40m investment will double capacity at can factory