Latest from Ministry of Economic Development

Small business still backbone of economy

Shell NZ gains amid BP backlash

The Gulf of Mexico spill may have hit BP here...

Internet voting plan announced

Key figures out how to bamboozle with the best of them

SFO launch new Blue Chip probe

The Serious Fraud Office is probing a Blue Chip franchise in the South Island.

Bryers' ban 'far too short'

If they had their way, authorities say they'd ban disgraced Blue Chip boss Mark Bryers for ten, not five years.

Govt pledges $100k for taekwon-do comp

Renewable electricity on rise - Brownlee

Joyce widens broadband tender scope

Bidders for the government's $1.5b ultra-fast broadband fund will now be invited to supply plans for "lit" fibre.

A dreary skyline without Krukziener

Export wine focus turns to top table

A new Government-backed push into the US aims to build a super premium wine category for the billion-dollar export industry.

Boss invents accountant to escape $60k debt

Energy companies under ETS scrutiny

Mining submissions near 35,000

About 35,000 submissions have been received on the Government's mining proposals as today's deadline approaches at 5pm.

NZ petrol 4th-cheapest in OECD, says Govt

Bold SkyCity pitch to host conferences

SkyCity wants to build the country's first international convention centre opposite its casino in downtown Auckland.

A brain well-trained by literature and music

Mining considered for all top conservation land