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NZ business confidence slips in first quarter, consistent with moderating growth
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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inflation
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new zealand institute of economic research
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business confidence
New Zealand business confidence slipped in the first quarter, with firms remaining fairly optimistic, consistent with moderating economic growth.
March a good a month for New Zealand retailers
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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statistics nz
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retail
NZ retailers enjoy a robust March, with a £167m surge in card spending, hitting £4.7bn – a buoyant 3.7% year-on-year increase.
GST goes mobile – and crowdsourced
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apps
Inland Revenue has taken GST returns mobile with the launch of myIRmobile app - the result of a crowdsourcing competition.
NZ Oil & Gas gets 3 directors on expanded Cue Energy board of 6
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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shares
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oil and gas
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asx
New Zealand Oil & Gas has gained three directors on an expanded board at Cue Energy Resources after securing 48 percent of the ASX-listed energy compa.
Payday for CallPlus founders in $250M sale to M2
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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uc
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digital entertainment
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netflix
M2 Group, the ASX-listed voice and data services company, has agreed to acquire New Zealand's Call Plus for $250 million, gaining the nation's third l.
NZ dollar, Aussie fall after Chinese trade data disappoints
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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new zealand dollar
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australian dollar
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world bank
The New Zealand and Australian dollars touched their lowest levels in almost two weeks after weaker-than-expected trade data from China, the largest t.
Key scotches national water settlement, spruiks irrigation
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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stakeholders
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economy
Prime Minister John Key has reiterated a National-led government will not negotiate a national Treaty of Waitangi settlement over Maori claims to fres.
While you were sleeping: Wall Street erases earlier gains
Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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wearables
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digital entertainment
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power / energy
Wall Street fell, giving up earlier gains, as investors positioned themselves for the US corporate earnings season.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise; Meridian gains after 8-day slide
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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uc
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telco
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nzx
New Zealand shares rose, led by Meridian Energy as investors returned to the stock after eight days of decline.
NZ dollar tumbles after weak Chinese trade data points to demand drop
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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fonterra
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new zealand dollar
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inflation
The New Zealand dollar tumbled after figures showed China's exports unexpectedly fell while its imports recorded a bigger decline than forecast, signa.
NZ Super Fund, other investors seek US$612.7 million over Oak Finance loan in UK courts
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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banking
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new zealand super fund
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super
A debt recovery claim filed in the UK courts by the New Zealand Superannuation Fund and 11 other claimants against Portugese bank Novo Bank is demandi.
NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may decline amid stronger greenback, weaker dairy auction
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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fonterra
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new zealand dollar
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inflation
The New Zealand dollar may fall this week in the face of a resurgent greenback and as dairy futures suggest prices will decline at this week's GlobalD.
Capital + Merchant trustee stoush back in court
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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financial markets authority
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serious fraud office
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high court
Lawyers acting for Perpetual Trust and law firm Stace Hammond are seeking access to documents and communication covered by legal privilege in dispute.
Springpark developer Gapes liquidates 'unused entity' as part of tidy-up
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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construction
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investment
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funding
Tony Gapes, the developer building Springpark, which is among Auckland's largest residential projects, has liquidated one of his investment vehicles,.
NZ spending on credit, debit cards rises in March on food, liquor gain
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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cartech
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jobs
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debit & credit cards
New Zealanders increased their spending on credit and debit cards for a second month in March, led by an increase in consumables such as food and liqu.
NZ Oil & Gas awaits word of Cue board positions after securing 48% stake
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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asx
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zeta resources
New Zealand Oil & Gas is awaiting word from Cue Energy Resources on board representation, after securing 48 percent of the energy company it says may.
Just Water agrees to sell Australian business for A$11 million to Waterlogic
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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sales
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private equity
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acquisition
Just Water International, the water cooler and supplies business 79 percent owned by founder Tony Falkenstein, has agreed to sell its Australian busin.
NZ dollar rises to new record vs euro, seen gaining further
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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new zealand dollar
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australian dollar
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kiwi
The New Zealand dollar rose to a fresh record against the euro and commentators say it is likely to continue to break new ground as a stronger local e.
World Week Ahead: US earnings top agenda
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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power / energy
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general electric
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financial results
US corporate earnings will take centre stage in the coming days with companies such as JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Johnson & Johnson and Intel report.
Cubic Defence NZ targets corporate along with military and security customers
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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it training
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physical security
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intellectual property
High-tech exporter Cubic Defence NZ is setting its sights on selling military training systems to corporate customers.