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Artifical intelligence
Robots to significantly boost business in coming years
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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Machine learning, artificial intelligence and effective use of big data - essentially software robots - will unlock value within the next 3-5 years.
Carpool
Kiwi ride sharing app seeks $200k crowdfunding
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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crowdfunding
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pledgeme
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chariot
Chariot app users can set up rides with each other. These can be recurring, one-off short trips in the city, or long-haul intercity trips.
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Technology more important than ever for Kiwi not-for-profits
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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connecting up
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nfp
Upgrading out-of-date infrastructure and making better use of online media are top priorities for NZ not-for-profits in their efforts to keep up in th.
Global expansion
Unleashed Software continues global expansion with new offerings
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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unleashed software
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intuit
Unleashed Software has signed an agreement with Intuit, the American software developer, in a significant step in the company’s growth strategy.
Stock 1
Update: Synlait shares fall 12% on first-half loss; lower guidance
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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Shares of Synlait Milk, which has taken a cornerstone stake in Sichuan New Hope Nutritional Foods Co to gain direct interest in a Chinese infant formu.
App purchase
Startup teaches children strategies for resisting ads and in-app purchases
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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martech
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personal computing devices
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apps
In 2009, almost half of the top selling apps targeted young children, and 80% of top-selling educational apps in the iTunes store target children.
Skynews
NZ dollar may sink to 70 US cents in 2015 on resurgent greenback: BusinessDesk survey
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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australian dollar
The New Zealand dollar may extend its decline against the greenback this year, on increased signs the Federal Reserve will lift interest rates from a.
Employment
NZ employment confidence rises with optimism about earnings growth
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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employment
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banking
New Zealanders have become more confident about the labour market and confident they'll be able to earn more in a growing economy.
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Synlait shares fall 12% after posting a first-half loss; lowers full-year guidance
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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retail
Shares of Synlait Milk, the dairy company which has taken a cornerstone stake in Sichuan New Hope Nutritional Foods Co to gain direct interest in a Ch.
Oil and gas
NZ puts seven new oil and gas areas put up for tender
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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government
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oil and gas
A total of seven new areas will be opened up to oil and gas exploration under its block offer tendering system, as the New Zealand government seeks to.
Kiwifruit 2
Zespri says kiwifruit volumes back to pre-Psa volumes as new season kicks off
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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market
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kiwifruit
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zespri
Zespri, the world's largest marketing exporter, says this season's volumes are forecast to be back to the levels they were prior to the Psa virus hitt.
Skynews
NZ dollar falls to one-week low vs British pound after BoE's Carney says next move is up
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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new zealand dollar
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inflation
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globaldairytrade
The New Zealand dollar fell to a one-week low against the British pound after Bank of England governor Mark Carney said the next move in interest rate.
Wall st 2
World Week Ahead: All about the economy
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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hcm
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wall street
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payroll systems
Investors will scrutinise the latest US jobs data this week, with private payrolls, weekly jobless claims and the government's official report at the.
Stock
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise as Fonterra Fund rebounds from low
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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uc
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physical security
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vector
NZ shares climbed as the NZX 50 Index rose 0.4%, led by Fonterra's rebound from a record low, while Hallenstein Glassons surged 6.5% on robust profit figures.
Skynews
NZ dollar gains vs. Australian dollar on iron ore weakness; Yellen awaited
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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new zealand dollar
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australian dollar
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us federal reserve
The New Zealand dollar gained against its Australian counterpart on sliding prices for iron ore exported to China, that nation's biggest market, while.
Fallback
Failed Feltex case costs litigation funders $3.1M in costs, before disbursements
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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lawsuit
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first nz capital
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forsyth barr
Former directors of Feltex Carpets and promoters of its 2004 initial public offering have been awarded a scaled-up $3.
Wool 1
NZ crossbred wool falls to two-month low amid stronger currency, weaker demand
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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new zealand dollar
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wool
New Zealand crossbred wool, which accounts for the majority of New Zealand's production, fell to a two-month low at the South Island auction yesterday.
Inlfation
Inflation target at 2% risks overheated economy, says BNZ
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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bnz
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new zealand dollar
Targeting 2 percent annual inflation could force the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to cut interest rates too sharply and overheat the economy, says Bank.
Milkpowder
NZ milk powder futures drop as Fonterra lifts GDT volumes, signalling prices will fall
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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fonterra
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demand
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extend
New Zealand whole milk powder futures dropped after Fonterra Cooperative Group said it will increase the volume of product it puts up for sale on the.
Hallenstein brothers
Hallenstein lifts profit 40% as it claws back market share
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Hallenstein Glasson, the fast-fashion clothing chain, lifted first-half profit 40 percent, beating its guidance, as it clawed back market share in a c.