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Vulcan profit falls, raises funds to buy NZ roofing firm

Roofing Industries had revenue of over $160 million last year.

Boeing reportedly in talks to sell up to 500 planes to China

The deal depends on a US-China agreement in the two nations' ongoing trade war.

Three achievements for Fletcher Building: Andrew Reding

'It's a very patchy, volatile market' – Fletcher's Andrew Reding.

Fletcher Building makes $419m loss after 'one of the most demanding years'

Company sued waterproofers over NZICC but is being sued by SkyCity over the same building.

Construction sector loses 16,000 jobs in two years

New report says the sector employed 310,000 people in 2024 but that has fallen to 294,000.

Market close: Comvita buzzing after takeover bid

The S&P/NZX 50 Index climbed 0.63% to close at 12,970.64.

Market close: NZ shares rise as reporting season nears 'business' end

The S&P/NZX 50 Index rose 46.87 points to close at 12,880.96.

'Complete lack of governance': Engineering firm goes bust owing $11m

Liquidators say the director's 'alleged misappropriation' caused collapse.

EU strikes trade deal with US, averts 30% tariffs threat

The EU will face 15% tariffs on exports to the US, avoiding a trade war.

New Zealand's sporting chance to boost trade with India

Sports diplomacy is not just a government concern, businesses can also benefit.

Property Insider: Why Fletcher Building is selling its $60m Penrose site

OPINION: After 52 years making Gib in Penrose, Winstone Wallboards' 5ha site is for sale.

Electric motorbike maker Ubco saved by rich-list families

The company will stay in Mount Maunganui.

Italy cracks down on sweatshops supplying Armani and Dior

About 20% of Lombardy’s 10,000-plus textile workshops and factories are Chinese-owned.

On The Up: 'For mum or dad' - transportable homes are retirement village alternatives

Families with extra ground on their properties are buying small homes for ageing parents.

Nick Mowbray's vision for cut-price homes - and when company could launch

Zuru has invested more in this venture than its consumer goods division.

'We're saying no' – house-building boss on timber price hikes

New Zealand's busiest house builder v timber giant on price rises planned from October 1.