ManufacturingPitango opens new South Auckland factoryThe $3 million factory is being opened as Pitango increases production and looks to boost exports.25 May 11:17 PM
BDBDManufacturingMethven profits soarBuying a Chinese factory has helped push tapmaker Methven's profits up 21pc.24 May 11:01 PM
BDBDManufacturingRakon back to profit after restructureRakon is back in profit, while doubling its debt and turning to a negative cash outflow.20 May 11:19 PM
ManufacturingTrade deal will help Nike hire 10,000 people in US: CEONike said if a trade deal with 12 Pacific Rim countries crossed the line the company might create 10,000 jobs in the US.12 May 03:55 AM
BDBDManufacturingNZ dollar drops US1c on labour dataThe New Zealand dollar has dropped by US1c after labour data out this morning showed wage growth was less than expected.06 May 04:51 AM
BDBDManufacturingF&P Finance sale mootedFisher & 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....04 May 05:00 PM
BDBDEnergyLanzaTech develops $60m Taiwanese ethanol factoryChina Steel Corp has green-lighted Kiwi-founded LanzaTech's first commercial plant.23 Apr 04:16 AM
ManufacturingService sector expands at 'brisk pace'The New Zealand service sector, which makes up about two-thirds of the economy, expanded in March, after a drop in February, led by gains in new orders and stocks/inventories.20 Apr 05:00 PM
ManufacturingHungry? Order a steak from the labAn heir of one of the world's richest families is banking on laboratory-grown meat as the next big industry of the future.14 Apr 05:00 PM
ManufacturingCotton On workers laud new collectiveCotton On's newly ratified collective agreement gives substantial improvements in wages and working conditions.01 Apr 02:18 AM
ManufacturingCotton On backs down on tea break planFashion retail chain Cotton On has backed down on a plan to have employees individually negotiate a tea and lunch break.24 Mar 03:34 AM
ManufacturingChain targets tea breaksHigh street fashion chain Cotton On has become the first company to attempt to invoke the Government's 'tea break' law, First Union claims.23 Mar 04:38 AM
BDBDManufacturingProperty, retail drive economy growthNew 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.18 Mar 10:50 PM
ManufacturingGrowth tipped to ease after brisk quarterEconomists expect some easing in the pace of economic growth when the December quarter national accounts are published on Thursday.15 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessExports face China test for poisonDairy 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.11 Mar 04:00 PM
ManufacturingFirm meets helmet challenge head onThe London Ambulance Service needed an upgrade of 6000 paramedic helmets to meet a very tight deadline.10 Mar 04:00 PM
ManufacturingBaby formula: Mums on warpathSix complaints have been made to the Commerce Commission since its preliminary decision to allow infant formula companies to restrict their advertising.09 Mar 04:00 PM
ManufacturingReceiver optimistic over buyer interest in eHomeThe receiver of the country's largest off-site house manufacturer is optimistic about selling it after 25 parties made their interest known.09 Mar 04:00 PM
ManufacturingF&P cooks up new ideas in kitchenStaff breaks at Fisher & Paykel Appliances' new design centre are more than an opportunity to grab a quick cuppa - they are a chance to test products and brew up new ideas.04 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDManufacturingRising costs hit bionics firmRex Bionics say higher costs to commercialise its robotic exoskeletons have widened its full-year loss to £3.56 million ($7.24 million) from £480,000 a year earlier.04 Mar 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBusiness confidence taking sure stepsBusiness confidence has strengthened in ANZ's first survey of the year.27 Feb 04:00 PM
ManufacturingNZ clothing retail chain closing downNew Zealand clothing retail chain Bing, Harris and Co is closing down after 157 years in business.24 Feb 04:01 AM
AirlinesNZ jetpack maker close to listing liftoffNew Zealand jetpack maker Martin Aircraft Company will become a publicly traded firm when it lists on the Australian stock exchange tomorrow.22 Feb 04:00 PM
ManufacturingPMI index takes a diveThe manufacturing sector has sent a southerly cold snap through the sunny run of recent economic data.12 Feb 04:00 PM
ManufacturingGraduates flock to booming IT industryIn November last year Datacom attended the New Zealand Job Fair in Sydney, organised by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.10 Feb 04:00 PM
ConstructionTimber in, 'out pops a house'New Zealand's first factory turning out finished houses has opened in Wellington, aiming to produce up to 500 places annually.04 Feb 04:00 PM
