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Zuru sues US Govt over Trump tariffs, chases huge refund payout

Zuru joins legal stampede seeking repayment of billions in unlawful tariffs.

$100m Waikato steel manufacturing plant wins fast-track consent

'The ultimate goal is to reduce the need to import steel' – expert panel on fast-tracking.

Plastics sector warns of 75% material price surge as Iran conflict bites supply

About 22% of New Zealand's polymers come directly from the Middle East.

Iran war squeeze: Packaging firms hit with 20-30% jump in plastic material prices

Bonson Packaging has secured materials for about the next five months.

Sealord boss fears more factory closures as fuel and wages bite

Sealord CEO Doug Paulin warns ongoing fuel costs could erase $25m in profit for the firm.

'Our challenge is to keep our heads down' – Andrew Reding on Fletcher Building in 2026

'I think it would be a mistake to count on any swift economic turnaround,' says Reding.

Hansells Masterton still owes $6.9m after sale to Hart family company

Total liabilities have fallen from $10.8m at its receivership in April.

Talley’s loses High Court battle over TVNZ health and safety reports

Justice Pheroze Jagose found TVNZ met the test for responsible reporting.