AgribusinessMethven profits fall 15pc, shares riseBathroom 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.29 Nov 11:30 PM
AgribusinessTrade deficit $487m as exports, imports plungeThe value of imports fell more quickly than the value of exports last month, but not enough to prevent a $487 million trade deficit.26 Nov 10:45 PM
ManufacturingF & P Appliances profits hit by writedowns, weak salesFisher & Paykel Appliances has reported a first half net loss of $82.4 million, affected by write downs and weak sales.26 Nov 10:00 PM
Small Business<i>Gareth Chaplin</i>: Self-reliant attitude holds Kiwis back on big stage24 Nov 03:00 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash Rate<i>Currency:</i> Kiwi dollar edges higher on upbeat US, Euro data23 Nov 10:00 PM
ManufacturingClosure hits founder hardAfter laying off 105 staff seven months ago, Irwin Industrial Tools is to close for good just before Christmas.16 Nov 03:00 PM
ManufacturingProducers' prices fall as dairy prices soarProducers' output and input prices fell in the September quarter.15 Nov 10:53 PM
Small BusinessBackers unable to keep flight simulation firm in the airSimulation company Flight Experience was put in receivership last week by its bankers, owed $4 million. 02 Nov 03:00 PM
EmploymentBridgestone to shut NZ plant, 275 jobs to goBridgestone's Japanese owners blame tougher global competition for the closure. They are also shutting a plant in Adelaide.23 Oct 03:59 AM
Small BusinessNavico plant faces shutdownManufacturing staff at Norwegian-owned Navico in New Zealand are facing a grim future.22 Oct 03:00 PM