The New Zealand Venture Investment Fund says $50 million has become available to establish new funds targeting innovative local companies needing cash injections in the $2 million to $4 million range.

The women behind two of New Zealand's entrepreneurial success stories will speak at a business forum next week about how to take homegrown brands to international markets.

Right mix of people, and the right governance structure, can tip export scales for innovative companies.  New Zealand's innovative early-stage, fast-growth high-technology companies are considered an important part of growing and improving the country's economy. The question is, can we maximise the potential?

A west Aucklander has been given one of the most daunting jobs in the country.  Former Kelston High School student Doug McKay is the interim chief executive of the Auckland supercity.

The New Zealand sharemarket rose in early trade as investors faced a barrage of company results.  Air New Zealand was up 2c to 123 early after reporting normalised full year earnings before tax falling 6 percent to $137 million, amid subdued demand for air travel in tough economic conditions.

Charlie's Group Ltd has turned to profit and reduced debt.  The juice maker reported earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (ebitda) of $3.4 million in the year to June 30 compared with a $900,000 loss in the same period last year.