Plunging gold prices have forced miners to change their plans, with Oceana Gold moving to mothball an open pit on the West Coast while the world's biggest miner.

Helen Thompson-Carter, General Manager, of Kagi jewellery, a designer jewellery brand, owned and designed by Kat Gee

A resurgent American economy would have a major impact on New Zealand, writes Peter Lyons. The events of the past few weeks provide a taster.

Carol Priest, co-founder of Plantæ Certified Organic skincare.

Markets across the region were further rattled yesterday as the Chinese stockmarket fell to its lowest level in four years.

Richard Prout, managing director of 1791 Diamonds which makes engagement rings, diamonds rings and wedding bands.

Simon Peacocke, Managing Partner BDO Auckland.

Australian shares have posted their largest one-day loss in two months as nervous investors looked to steep falls on Asian markets over fears of a credit crunch in China.

Concern about Auckland's draft Unitary Plan may be keeping a lid on economic confidence in the region, a survey suggests.

Paul Grey, founder World Wide Access on different ways of exporting. He launched World Wide Access in 2008 with the specific objective of using software technology to make it faster, easier and cheaper for New Zealand products to reach American customers.

Mighty River Power shares slumped to a new low of $2.23 this morning as the local stock exchange followed world markets down, reaching its lowest point in a month.

Henry Studholme, owner Prime Foods NZ based in Hororata began production from a new joint venture plant in the Philippines two years ago from where it now exports.

Greg Thompson, general manager of FootScience International, an exporter of orthotic insoles, based in Christchurch.

Rick Bettle has resigned from the board of Diligent Board Member Services, as the trial for his role at failed lender Dominion Finance looms.