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Manufacturing showing signs of life
The manufacturing sector is in a better position than it was a year ago.
<i>Yoke Har Lee:</i> From baby steps to international sales
Yes, shoe manufacturing in New Zealand can still be a viable business.
US approves Kiwi asthma inhaler
Auckland medical devices company Nexus6 has gained American Food and Drug Administration approval for its asthma inhaler.
Methven profits fall 15pc, shares rise
Bathroom products company Methven has reported a 15.4 per cent fall in half year net profit to $4.2 million, but the result is better than forecast.
Trade deficit $487m as exports, imports plunge
The value of imports fell more quickly than the value of exports last month, but not enough to prevent a $487 million trade deficit.
F & P Appliances profits hit by writedowns, weak sales
Fisher & Paykel Appliances has reported a first half net loss of $82.4 million, affected by write downs and weak sales.
Closure hits founder hard
After laying off 105 staff seven months ago, Irwin Industrial Tools is to close for good just before Christmas.
Producers' prices fall as dairy prices soar
Producers' output and input prices fell in the September quarter.