China's turning to an old formula to challenge the world in higher value-added manufacturing, posing an increasing threat to developed nations.

China's first indigenously designed passenger jet, the 90-seat ARJ21, will be delivered to state- owned Chengdu Airlines by year's end.

Wellington craft beer brewer Garage Project has hit the top spot on this year's Deloitte Fast 50 index with growth of 664 per cent for the year.

Unemployment rate rises to 6 per cent - the first rise in three years.

Fonterra's long-term credit rating has been cut by Fitch Ratings.

The first thing I Googled from the driver's seat of this $142,000 Tesla Model S P90D was a plea: "turn off tesla."

In late 2013, Toyota issued a stark warning to unions.

The second of Westpac's four Auckland business awards was a glitzy black tie affair last week, held at the Vodafone Events Centre and emceed by Frankie Stevens - whose jokes were on point as....

Kiwi specialist battery monitoring firm PowerShield is entering a joint venture with a local manufacturer.

New Zealand manufacturing sales volumes fell in the second quarter, driven by the continued decline in petroleum and coal, and in meat and dairy.

After almost four years of delays, the Mitsubishi Regional Jet will make its debut flight in the second half of October.

Australian steel products group Bluescope is to review its steelmaking operations in Australia and New Zealand, saying it needs "game-changing" savings in operating costs.

The last master cooper in England is appealing for an apprentice in an effort to stop the ancient trade dying out.

Solid Energy acting chairman Andy Coupe admitted it was "unlikely" that any sale, or sales, would cover its outstanding debt.

Mercer Group expects to turn a loss in 2015 and the stainless steel fabricator is considering selling its interiors and medical divisions to focus on its core business.

Brendan Manning looks into Auckland wiring products manufacturer Fero winning back customers from China.

Some textile jobs are coming back from Asia to the US after companies are finding it cheaper to produce goods in the South.

Business appears to be slow at the Mercedes-Benz showroom in the Jing'an district of Shanghai.

Sleep disorder device supplier Resmed will acquire Curative Medical in a move it says will give it a leadership position in the Chinese market.

Nike gave CEO Mark Parker a huge stock award on the condition that he work for the company for the next five years.

New Zealand's services sector, which accounts for about two-thirds of the economy, was at its most buoyant level in 11 months in June.

New Zealand manufacturing activity increased in June, snapping three months of decline, as a weaker dollar supported exporters in the sector.

The NZX-listed tap and shower manufacturer unveiled the target at its annual general meeting in Auckland today.

New Zealand shares fell over uncertainty surrounding the future of the Tiwai Point smelter.

The head of New Zealand's biggest insulation manufacturer welcomed the Government's decision to require all tenanted properties to have ceiling and underfloor insulation.

The NZ-founded carbon recycling company is shifting into commercialisation from its previous development phase.

On a recent trip to Germany, Grant Bradley checked out one of the most advanced automotive factories in the world.

The drain on ACC will continue as long as Talley's continues to insist its' health and safety scheme is working, writes Dita De Boni.

Goodman Property Trust, the country's second-biggest listed property investor, has ratcheted up development plans with four new industrial projects in Auckland worth $45.8 million.