Review should bring clarity to the health and safety rules confusing SMEs.

New Zealand business needs to answer some tough questions if it wants to foster a beneficial trans-Tasman commercial environment.

Closer Economic Relations has much to achieve, but double taxation on dividend returns needs to be addressed urgently, says Business NZ chief executive Phil O’Reilly.

The new lobby group will start about 50 member companies, including some of the country’s largest, like Fonterra.

It’s unclear whether the surprise dip in manufacturing activity is just a glitch, or a genuine stall.

Business NZ says government should think carefully before changes to KiwiSaver, including 'soft compulsion'.