Manufactured exports have been faring much better than domestic sales.

Carter Holt Harvey has told staff it plans to cut around 70 jobs in Rotorua and Tokoroa before Christmas.

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.

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.

The council representing local food manufacturers has defended the use of controversial additives, including some that have proven negative effects in children.

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.

Control of F & P Appliances is now likely to pass to China's Haier after it increased its takeover offer to $1.28 a share.

Fisher & Paykel Appliances shares have been halted pending an announcement, prompting speculation about an offer from Chinese company Haier.

Nuplex Industries is seeking to increase its non-executive directors' fee pool by 28 per cent, as it plans to shut plants and lay off factory workers on both sides of the Tasman.

Chinese whiteware giant's takeover bid stalls as shareholders opt to 'wait and see'