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Methven profits fall 15pc, shares rise
Bathroom products company Methven has reported a 15.4 per cent fall in half year net profit to $4.2 million, but the result is better than forecast.
Trade deficit $487m as exports, imports plunge
The value of imports fell more quickly than the value of exports last month, but not enough to prevent a $487 million trade deficit.
F & P Appliances profits hit by writedowns, weak sales
Fisher & Paykel Appliances has reported a first half net loss of $82.4 million, affected by write downs and weak sales.
Closure hits founder hard
After laying off 105 staff seven months ago, Irwin Industrial Tools is to close for good just before Christmas.
Producers' prices fall as dairy prices soar
Producers' output and input prices fell in the September quarter.
Backers unable to keep flight simulation firm in the air
Simulation company Flight Experience was put in receivership last week by its bankers, owed $4 million.
Bridgestone to shut NZ plant, 275 jobs to go
Bridgestone's Japanese owners blame tougher global competition for the closure. They are also shutting a plant in Adelaide.
Navico plant faces shutdown
Manufacturing staff at Norwegian-owned Navico in New Zealand are facing a grim future.