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NZ dollar gains on yield appeal
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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The New Zealand dollar rose as the nation's relatively appealing interest rates drew investors who had unwound long US dollar positions following last.

Fonterra says under-performing Australian units will be 'given attention'
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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Fixing under-performing businesses in Australia is a key part of Fonterra Cooperative Group's renewed push to drive more value from transforming the b.

ANZ to release mobile wallet for Android
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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ANZ Bank to launch mobile wallet for Android users, no word on iPhone compatibility. Wallet to be integrated into ANZ goMoney app.

Kiwi SMEs, insure against cyber attacks or pay the price
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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Kiwi companies are underestimating the risks of cyber attacks, even though there's a growing number of incidents as threats become more sophisticated.

Lightbox drops price on Netflix launch, 2degrees may need online TV too
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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Spark's online television service Lightbox has responded to tomorrow's arrival of newcomer Netflix by dropping its monthly pricing.

Fonterra shareholders disappointed with Fonterra dividend given low milk prices
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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The Fonterra Shareholders' Council said farmers are disappointed with today's announcement of an interim dividend of 10 cents a share and a trimmed fo.

Nufarm NZ sales slip on weak dairy prices, drought conditions
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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Nufarm, the agricultural chemicals manufacturer, reported a 14 percent drop in its New Zealand sales as the South Island drought and the decline in gl.

NZ farmer confidence rebounds in first quarter, led by dairy farmer optimism
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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New Zealand farmer confidence rebounded in the first quarter of this year, led by improved optimism among dairy farmers.

Samsung gets tough with new tablet
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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Samsung enters New Zealand tablet market with launch of the Galaxy Tab Active, designed for tough environments.

EMC harnesses the power of big data with new solution
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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EMC's new big data solution, Federation Business Data Lake, to give Kiwi orgs the analytic edge from April 29.

Facebook releases elearning tools to help out businesses
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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Facebook has launched two new resources for marketers and small businesses to help them grow on the platform. The resources are called Blueprint and Learn How.

Inmarsat boosts Skype offerings with Quicklink
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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Inmarsat has announced the Quicklink TX solution has been certified and approved under the Inmarsat Certified Applications (CAP) programme.

Update: Kiwi tech firm well on track to meet Crowdfunding target
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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New Zealand social marketplace SellShed is set to exceed funding target after 2 weeks of equity crowdfunding. #PledgeMe.

NZ posts smaller-than-expected trade surplus in February, annual deficit at 5-year high
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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New Zealand recorded a smaller-than-expected trade surplus in February, led by declining dairy exports, while the annual deficit widened to the larges.

Update: Synlait lifts milk forecast while Fonterra reaffirms its one, trims dividend
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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Synlait Milk has increased its forecast market milk price upwards for the 2015 season to a level closer to Fonterra Cooperative Group's, which was rea.

Fonterra affirms milk payout forecast, lowers dividend guidance as profit falls
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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Fonterra Cooperative Group, the world's biggest dairy exporter, affirmed its milk payout forecast and lowered guidance for dividends, while posting a.

NZ dollar rises to 2-month high vs. pound after report shows no British inflation
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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The New Zealand dollar rose to a two-month high against the pound after a report showed Britain had no inflation last month, stoking speculation the B.

While you were sleeping: Data bolsters rate case
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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Wall Street moved lower as an unexpected gain in new home sales as well as solid data on inflation and manufacturing bolstered the case for the Federa.

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall led by Kathmandu on weak outlook
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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NZ shares dip as Kathmandu's grim half-year loss hints at retail turbulence; market watchers wary of recovery prospects.

NZ dollar slips after Chinese manufacturing data, seen resuming climb
Tue, 24th Mar 2015
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Kiwi dollar dips amid weak Chinese manufacturing data, yet analysts foresee potential rally against Aussie dollar.