New Zealand manufacturing rose in May to its highest level in almost a year amid signs record-high prices for the country's commodities are beginning to filter through to the wider economy.

Kids' clothing chain to cut East Tamaki workforce by 55 and close all its US stores.

Ling and Worley talking to 4100 Crane staff in NZ and Australia.

Hundreds of jobs are at risk with the announcement Canterbury bus maker Designline International has been placed in liquidation.

Breakthrough promises faster charging of anything from cellphones to cars.

Breakthrough invention fixes dust problem that plagues processing plants.