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.

A San Francisco startup has developed a synthetic alternative to spider silk by engineering identical proteins.

The economy is expected to grow at about 3 per cent a year out to 2017, driving jobs growth and reducing unemployment, says the NZIER.

The $3 million factory is being opened as Pitango increases production and looks to boost exports.

Buying a Chinese factory has helped push tapmaker Methven's profits up 21pc.

Rakon is back in profit, while doubling its debt and turning to a negative cash outflow.

Nike said if a trade deal with 12 Pacific Rim countries crossed the line the company might create 10,000 jobs in the US.

The New Zealand dollar has dropped by US1c after labour data out this morning showed wage growth was less than expected.

Fisher & Paykel Appliance Holdings, the Auckland-based manufacturer and consumer credit company owned by China's Haier Group, is considering selling its finance operations after being approached....

China Steel Corp has green-lighted Kiwi-founded LanzaTech's first commercial plant.

An heir of one of the world's richest families is banking on laboratory-grown meat as the next big industry of the future.

Cotton On's newly ratified collective agreement gives substantial improvements in wages and working conditions.

Fashion retail chain Cotton On has backed down on a plan to have employees individually negotiate a tea and lunch break.

High street fashion chain Cotton On has become the first company to attempt to invoke the Government's 'tea break' law, First Union claims.

New Zealand's economy grew 0.8 per cent in the last three months of 2014, led by retail and accommodation, Statistics New Zealand said today.

Economists expect some easing in the pace of economic growth when the December quarter national accounts are published on Thursday.

Dairy exports may already be stuck on Chinese wharves as a result of a new import requirement that products be tested for 1080 contamination, says an industry group.

The London Ambulance Service needed an upgrade of 6000 paramedic helmets to meet a very tight deadline.

The receiver of the country's largest off-site house manufacturer is optimistic about selling it after 25 parties made their interest known.