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Health Minister Coleman sends 'please explain' to lower North Island DHBs after Aotea quits tender
Thu, 5th Feb 2015
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ministry of health
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has asked the three lower North Island district health boards seeking to merge their pathology lab testing for an.
NZ dollar touches 3-week high vs. Aussie on divergent interest rate paths
Thu, 5th Feb 2015
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The New Zealand dollar hit a three-week high against the Aussie after New Zealand's Reserve Bank reiterated that interest rates are expected to rem.
While you were sleeping: Walt Disney, Whirlpool climb
Thu, 5th Feb 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Wall Street was mixed as gains in shares of Walt Disney on better-than-expected earnings offset declines in shares of Merck on disappointing result.
CORRECT: NZ employment data supports picture of strong economy with little inflation
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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New Zealand employment data showed a record number of people entered the workforce in the fourth quarter and the participation rate reached an all-.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares increase as oil price recovery fuels equities; Skellerup gains
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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power / energy
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chorus
New Zealand shares edged up as the ongoing recovery in oil prices stoked investors' demand for worldwide equity markets.
NZ dollar rises after dairy gains, Wheeler downplays rate-cut prospects
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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The New Zealand dollar rose against most major currencies after the price of whole milk powder jumped in the latest auction, sentiment for the gree.
Analytics here, analytics there, analytics everywhere
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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network infrastructure
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data analytics
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martech
2015 will be the year of analytics, as organisations turn data into actionable insights for smarter decisions. Real-time and IoT analytics are key.
Kiwi IT professionals in short supply
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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software development
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developers
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business analyst
Highly skilled IT professionals continue to be in short supply in New Zealand as organisations seek to improve processes and upgrade systems.
UPDATE: Stalled EQC policy review leaves global reinsurers uncertain over NZ market
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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earthquake commission
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security vulnerabilities
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funding
The government review of the Earthquake Commission's funding and policy structures is leaving global reinsurers uncertain as they try to assess the.
Wheeler says keeping interest rates on hold ‘most prudent option’, eyes Auckland housing market
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler acknowledged calls to cut interest rates, given the tumbling price of crude oil, before arguing that keeping r.
Vocus and Spark form construction joint venture for fibre
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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uc
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spark
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vocus group
The joint venture puts Spark in an even better position to help New Zealand businesses navigate a digital future in which fibre will become increasing.
Auckland January house prices slip from December's record in holiday lull
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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migration
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property market
Auckland house prices edged lower in January from record levels the previous month as sales volumes steadied during the summer holiday period, acco.
NZX January trading volume drops, value edges up
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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capital
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shares
The volume of cash trading on New Zealand's share market dropped in January from a year earlier, in what's typically a quiet month, though the valu.
NZ dollar jumps almost 2 US cents after whole milk powder prices rise in GDT auction
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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fonterra
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new zealand dollar
The New Zealand dollar surged nearly 2 US cents after whole milk powder prices jumped 19.2% at the GDT auction, boosting Fonterra’s payout forecasts.
While you were sleeping: Oil rally continues
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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dow jones
Equities on both sides of the Atlantic advanced with oil prices and optimism about the potential for a debt agreement between the European Union an.
Dairy product prices climb, lifted by whole milk powder
Wed, 4th Feb 2015
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fonterra
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globaldairytrade
Dairy product prices rose in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, led by a larger-than-expected jump in the price of whole milk powder.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise as RBA rate cut stokes demand for yield
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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fintech
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financial systems
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power / energy
New Zealand shares gained after the Reserve Bank of Australia cut its cash rate to a record low, making the returns on offer in New Zealand more at.
NZ dollar drops vs. greenback, gains vs. Aussie after RBA cuts key rate to 2.25%
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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extend
The New Zealand dollar fell to a four-year low against the greenback and gained against the Australian dollar after the Reserve Bank of Australia c.
Reserve Bank of Australia cuts key rate to 2.25% citing weak domestic demand
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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australian dollar
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inflation
The Reserve Bank of Australia cut its cash rate to a record low, saying weak domestic demand and tame inflation in the face of falling crude oil pr.
MetroGlass rated 'buy' on upbeat outlook by Craigs
Tue, 3rd Feb 2015
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nzx
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metro performance glass
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partners
Metro Performance Glass, which listed on the NZX last year, has been rated a 'buy' by Craigs Investment Partners, which coverage last month.