Robyn Malcolm taking on the PM over mining is one thing, but wrecking the livelihoods of NZ film workers is "just plain stupid", writes Fran O'Sullivan.

Sleepyhead, one of New Zealand's last big privately owned manufacturers, has unveiled aggressive expansion plans as it prepares to open a new $35m bed factory in Melbourne.

Canary Enterprises' success is built on taking a familiar product, then adding value.

New Zealand is braving an international backlash by going after fish species environmentalists say are unsustainably caught. Geoff Cumming reports.

Goff has spent much of the past week playing political football with two of New Zealand's major trading relationships.

Making money from inspiration requires visionary planning and long-term commitment.

Prices for export commodities rebounded last month, reversing three months of declines.

A potential joint venture turned sour nearly spelled the end of clothing label Huffer's foray into the US market more than two years ago.

New Zealand tourism businesses and manufacturers that export to Australia are expected to be the winners from a strengthening Australian dollar.

Exports were up 15 per cent or $405 million in August from a year earlier to $3.2 billion, led by higher prices for dairy products.

Christchurch company that make tools for surgeons is exporting almost everything it makes.

Some British consumers say they won't buy New Zealand lamb because of concerns over the halal method of killing animals.