The number of jobs being advertised has risen, but an economist says the labour market is vulnerable to low business confidence and wage rises.

The Briscoe Group is on track for a record half-year profit lift as it reports a modest lift in sales.

The iPhone maker’s market value is more than five times the value of the New Zealand economy.

A Christchurch construction company placed into voluntary liquidation has left workers out of a job and creditors out of pocket.

US President Donald Trump sought to ratchet up pressure on China in the ongoing trade war by proposing to more than double tariffs on $US200 billion worth of Chinese goods.

Construction insiders say the risk contractors are taking in building projects are behind the collapse of a number of firms, and government contracts have a hand in it.

Analysis – Anticipating costs for tendering in the construction sector is like throwing a dart at a board, blindfolded. This high-risk approach has claimed another victim, writes Gyles Beckford.

A bizarre economic climate is being blamed as the reason why some central Christchurch businesses are having to close their doors.

Contractors in several centres could be without their tools for a week after finding out today the leading firm Ebert Construction is now in receivership.

Sales of the pricey iPhone X pushed Apple’s results far beyond Wall Street targets, with subscriptions from App Store, Apple Music and iCloud services bolstering business.