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NZ-made helicopters find export market
Going from earthworks contractor to helicopter maker may seem an unlikely career change.
Nightmare conditions in Disney factory
A report has exposed conditions at sweatshops in China where Disney toys are produced for Western consumers.
Reserve Bank powerless in currency fight, says Key
Prime Minister John Key says NZ and its central bank are effectively powerless when it comes to checking the strength of the kiwi dollar.
Govt moves fail to slow momentum in China
China's manufacturing expanded at the fastest pace in six months in October.
Sleepyhead in $55m Australian buy up
Kiwi bed maker Sleepyhead has announced a $55m deal to buy two Australian businesses, as it looks to ramp up its offshore production.
NZ 'missing out' on added value bonanza
New research says New Zealand is underperforming when it comes to high-value, processed food exports.
Success: High tech business born of necessity
Technology developed in New Zealand is being sold to overseas research labs.
Struggling for altitude
New businesses with big ideas are fighting to stay aloft as the money runs out, Karyn Scherer reports.