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While you were sleeping: European stocks rise to record
Fri, 10th Apr 2015
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wall street
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general electric
European stocks rose, pushing a regional equity benchmark to a record high, after better-than-expected data from Germany and after Greece said it made.
NZ dollar little changed after mixed Fed signals, lack of local data
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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new zealand dollar
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financial results
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money management
The Federal Open Market Committee's minutes of its March 17-18 meeting showed several members favoured raising US interest rates in June.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall led by Meridian; Fliway drops on debut
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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supply chain
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jobs
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nzx
New Zealand shares dipped, driven by Meridian's installment payment concerns, while newcomer Fliway Group fell below its offer price on its debut.
NZ dollar revives ahead of Fed minutes which may reflect gloomier US view
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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new zealand dollar
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banking
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currencies
The New Zealand dollar gained ahead of the release of minutes of the March 17-18 Federal Open Market Committee on speculation they will echo the tone.
FMA found nothing untoward in SkyCity share trading before casino statement
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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nzx
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skycity
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financial markets authority
The Financial Markets Authority says it found nothing of concern in trading of SkyCity Entertainment Group shares ahead of a government announcement t.
New Zealand still has 'rock star economy', says HBSC chief economist Bloxham
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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new zealand dollar
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inflation
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hsbc
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham, who first coined the phrase 'rock star' in January last year to describe New Zealand's economic growth, says it's s.
Libraries to kick-start NZ’s knowledge economy?
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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economy
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exporting
Aussie-kiwi dollar parity may be great news for travellers heading across the ditch, but it also raises some big questions about the long term state.
Update: Kiwi marketplace app hits crowdfunding target
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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crowdfunding
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pledgeme
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sellshed
Kiwi social marketplace app SellShed has hit its funding target of $250,000 in just four weeks via equity crowdfunding platform PledgeMe.
Xero sets its sights on Asia, first stop, Singapore
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero has entered into a strategic partnership with KPMG in Singapore in order to help it extend its global reach.
Mobility a game changer in Kiwi businesses
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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dr
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cloud services
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smb
New Zealand firms embrace mobility to boost productivity, with SMEs striving to overcome budget and IT support challenges.
Fishing company Sanford looks to lay off 232 Christchurch staff
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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government
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outlook
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jobs
Sanford, New Zealand's largest listed fishing group, is in consultations with 232 staff who look likely to lose their jobs at the company's Christchur.
UPDATE: Fliway falls 2.6% after IPO that raised $34 mln
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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shares
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financial results
Fliway Group's stocks dip 2.6% post-IPO, despite a bright start on NZX. Investors weigh tepid demand against dividend prospects.
Weldon resigns from Diligent board, leaving company with compliance gap
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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nzx
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diligent
Mark Weldon, former NZX chief executive, has resigned as a director of Diligent Board Member Services, effective tomorrow, leaving the governance soft.
Fliway edges up 1.7% in NZX debut after $34m IPO
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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nzx
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shares
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fliway group
Fliway Group sees a modest 1.7% boost on NZX after a successful $34m IPO, hinting at investor confidence in the new market entrant.
Technology and broadband vital for Kiwi businesses
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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uc
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it training
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healthtech
Of businesses using the internet, just under one-quarter used a fibre-optic connection for ultra-fast broadband in 2014.
Nuplex beefs up investment plans across Asia
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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nuplex industries
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shareholders
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market growth
Nuplex Industries, the specialty chemicals manufacturer, is exploring more investment opportunities across Asia, having shifted its businesses away fr.
Michael Hill warns full-year result under pressure due to tough Australian market
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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retail
Michael Hill International, the listed jewellery retailer, says a drop in same store sales in its biggest market of Australia in the first nine months.
NZ dollar little changed vs. USD on Fed divided opinion
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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new zealand dollar
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banking
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payroll
The New Zealand dollar was little changed after minutes of the last US Federal Reserve policy meeting showed members divided about the timing of rate.
NZ primary industry firms open Chinese marketing office
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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collaboration
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fta
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economy
A group of New Zealand primary sector firms has opened a joint marketing office in Shanghai, completing a three-year gestation to make life easier in.
Air NZ and Canada's Aimia buy Waikato University's 11Ants
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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air new zealand
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university of waikato
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supermarkets
Air New Zealand and Canadian marketing and loyalty analytics company Aimia have bought Waikato University spinoff 11Ants Analytics for an undisclosed.