New Zealand's service sector showed signs of growth last month, but some areas of the sector still face difficult times.

An NZ company has developed a way of generating electricity from passing cars.

Activity in the manufacturing sector grew in June, the tenth consecutive month of expansion, says the latest Performance of Manufacturing Index.

Economic growth in Asia and Latin America will help the rest of the world avoid a double dip recession, says the head of the IMF.

Maurice Davies believed Windsor Engineering had the know-how to weather any economic tempest.

Manufacturers had a surprisingly strong May, with employment growing for the first time since November 2008 and a solid lift in export and local sales, says a new survey.

Ron Brierly is rumoured to be making a trip to NZ

NZ aerosol maker Arandee has survived the global recession, but says the ETS is forcing it to move offshore.

The furniture business has been hard-hit by the recession but for some New Zealand companies it has been a valuable learning experience.

Fears about debt and an unwillingness to spend is holding back New Zealand's economic recovery, says Jonathan Ling, chief executive of Fletcher Building.

Buzzy Bee could have some competition if two Auckland businesswomen get their way.