A slowdown from the first half of the year is expected when economic growth figures for the September quarter come out on Thursday.

There is no denying that making products in New Zealand is vital to having a healthy economy.

Rotorua timber industry worker Daniel Mathew is philosophical about the possibility of losing his job.

Manufactured exports have been faring much better than domestic sales.

New Zealand's services sector grew at its fastest recorded pace last month as sales activity rallied, ending a recent horror run of data.

For plastic maker, innovation is a way to develop new sources of revenue.

Sale to Haier compares well to takeovers of other firms, including BNZ 20 years ago.

Bargain deals can have costly results. "I reckon it's high time consumers - especially those who can afford it - stepped up to the plate," writes Dita De Boni.

Full control of Fisher & Paykel Appliances is set to pass to Haier after the Chinese company reached the threshold necessary to trigger compulsory acquisition.

Rakon will cut up to 60 New Zealand jobs as it shifts more manufacturing to China and India in a bid to cut costs and widen profit margins.

New Zealand boat builders are savvy and determined but the strong kiwi dollar is making it difficult for exporters to remain competitive.