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No sleeping on the job: Demand for $200-plus travel pillow surges as flying takes off

The family firm riding the travel boom as wellness focus grows.

Small business: Meeting local demand for hijabi fashion

She started Posh Boutique in 2021 to help women like her find the right outfit.

Holiday Records brings vinyl manufacturing back to Aotearoa

Co-founder Ben Wallace says the rise in demand for vinyl has kept the team on their toes.

Watch: Arnott’s new Auckland factory will cater for local tastes

The company will release a new local range of biscuits next month.

Roadblock for companies suing aluminium panel manufacturers

Companies allege Alucobond aluminium panels are unsafe and pose a fire risk.

Business confidence rebounding, but is it too soon for Reserve Bank’s inflation fight?

The construction sector is reporting an improved outlook, according to the ANZ survey.

Can the world make EV batteries without China?

New York Times: Despite billions in Western investment, China is streets ahead.

Māori artist creates custom guitar for American Idol winner

Sam Mangakahia customises guitars with traditional Māori and Polynesian designs.

Explainer: Why Govt is making a big deal of steel emissions initiative

PM Chris Hipkins called it NZ's 'largest-ever emissions reduction project'.

Small business: Putting a Kind Face to Kiwi-owned sleeping products

Mixing values with business.

Coca-Cola produces $3 billion worth of pure cocaine per year

The iconic drink is flavoured with coca leaves which results in a pure cocaine by-product.

Manufacturers' 'eye-opening' stock levels

Audits reveal how much extra stock small businesses are holding on to.

Markets with Madison: Credit Suisse buyout and what the NZX is missing

Exclusive: More banks, more agriculture, on the public market please, says CEO.

Small business: Family-operated skincare company with global ambitions

After almost a decade of business in Aotearoa, Anihana is going global.

Drinks manufacturer stumping up 17 times more for in-demand CO2

CO2 shortage on top of price increase is a beverage manufacturer's biggest "headache".

Summer questions: NZ Steel CEO Robin Davies on his worst mistake in business

And what he learned from it.

Drink-makers’ concerns bubbling to surface after Todd Energy Kapuni outage

Closure of the Kapuni liquid carbon dioxide plant is concerning for drink-makers.

Premium: Deloitte Top 200 Company of the Year awarded to Vulcan Steel

CEO Rhys Jones says strong leadership, teamwork and an effective growth strategy as been vital in navigating Covid. Video / NZ Herald