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___Why the 'gig' economy may not be the workforce of the futureWASHINGTON (AP) — The "gig" economy might not be the new frontier for America's workforce after all. From Uber to TaskRabbit to YourMechanic, so-called gig work has...

Source: nzherald.co.nz - Business | 24 Sep 2018 | 5:30 pm

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Comcast and Michael Kors skid; Barrick Gold and Concho rise

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday:Comcast Corp., down $2.27 to $35.63Comcast outbid Twenty-First Century Fox and will pay about $39 billion for majority control of British satellite TV company...

Source: nzherald.co.nz - Business | 24 Sep 2018 | 5:00 pm

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PM Jacinda Ardern insists she did not mislead Parliament over Derek Handley contact

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has reiterated that she did not directly engage with entrepreneur Derek Handley over the chief technology officer role.Speaking to reporters in New York today, after Handley released his text and email...

Source: nzherald.co.nz - Business | 24 Sep 2018 | 4:50 pm

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Rent in regions hits record high as summer rush pushes up prices

Rental prices continue to rise across New Zealand, with several regions hitting record highs. The latest Trade Me Rental Price Index shows the national median weekly rent was up 6.7 per cent on last year, remaining at a record high...

Source: nzherald.co.nz - Business | 24 Sep 2018 | 4:46 pm

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President Trump, South Korean President Moon sign trade agreement in first major pact for Trump trade agenda

NEW YORK (AP) — President Trump, South Korean President Moon sign trade agreement in first major pact for Trump trade agenda.

Source: nzherald.co.nz - Business | 24 Sep 2018 | 4:35 pm

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Utility votes to continue costly Georgia nuclear project

ATLANTA (AP) — The board of a Georgia utility has voted to continue the expansion of a nuclear power plant that's years behind schedule and billions of dollars over budget. But another co-owner still needs to decide the plant's ultimate...

Source: nzherald.co.nz - Business | 24 Sep 2018 | 4:35 pm

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How major US stock indexes fared Monday

Global stocks took small losses Monday after China reportedly pulled out of trade talks with the U.S. Industrial companies and banks suffered some of the worst declines among American stocks.On Monday:The S&P 500 index gave up...

Source: nzherald.co.nz - Business | 24 Sep 2018 | 4:35 pm

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Court of Appeal rejects NZME and Stuff merger challenge

The Court of Appeal has knocked back the proposed media merger between NZME and Stuff.The two companies were challenging a judge's refusal to give the merger the green light after the Commerce Commission first rejected the deal.In...

Source: nzherald.co.nz - Business | 24 Sep 2018 | 4:30 pm

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Holey Moley: Auckland waterfront to get $3m mini golf and licensed bar

A $3 million mini golf bar is set to open on Auckland's waterfront next month.Holey Moley, a bar featuring three themed mini golf set-ups, will open on Quay St on October 11 in the location of where Nightingale bar used to be.Themes...

Source: nzherald.co.nz - Business | 24 Sep 2018 | 4:11 pm

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Uber NZ adds emergency calls to app to protect riders

New Zealand is one of the first countries in the world to get new rider safety features being introduced by Uber.The new "emergency assistance" features will be available for some Kiwi users of the ride-sharing service from today....

Source: nzherald.co.nz - Business | 24 Sep 2018 | 3:24 pm

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Connecting students with the jobs of tomorrow in South Canterbury

A plan to better inform the employees of tomorrow about the jobs available to them is set for launch later this year.

Source: Stuff.co.nz - Business | 24 Jun 2017 | 9:35 pm

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First-home buyers' guide to getting a mortgage

The time is right for first-home buyers to strike â€“ but how?

Source: Stuff.co.nz - Business | 24 Jun 2017 | 8:54 pm

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Sue Finley, 80, was hired by Nasa in 1958 as a 'computer'

Sue Finley, 80, has worked at Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory outside Los Angeles for more than 50 years. She was first hired in 1958 as a "computer," an employee who calculated mathematical equations, such as rocket or spacecraft trajectories, by hand. She has worked on a number of projects throughout her career, including the Venus Balloon Project, Mars Exploration Rover missions and the Juno mission. Today, she is a subsystem and test engineer for Nasa's Deep Space Network.

Source: Stuff.co.nz - Business | 24 Jun 2017 | 8:39 pm

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Fixed-price power a 'one-way bet'

Households are being warned that taking a fixed-price deal from their power companies could be a one-way bet.

Source: Stuff.co.nz - Business | 24 Jun 2017 | 8:21 pm

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Western traditional medicines meets Eastern market

Kiwi natural healthcare company Artemis is reaping the benefits of China's reliance on traditional plant based medicines.

Source: Stuff.co.nz - Business | 24 Jun 2017 | 7:41 pm

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Paua protection on quake-hit coast could last 10 years

Protection for shellfish and seaweed fisheries decimated along the South Island's earthquake-hit coastline could be enforced for the next decade.

Source: Stuff.co.nz - Business | 24 Jun 2017 | 7:08 pm

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Legal threat forces re-write of proposed freedom camping bylaw

Legal threats have flipped the Taupo District Council's proposed Freedom Camping Bylaw on its head.

Source: Stuff.co.nz - Business | 24 Jun 2017 | 6:59 pm

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You can buy a $254 Prada paperclip, if you want

Have you ever looked at common office supplies and thought, "I wish these cost about 100 times more"? Boy do we have good news for you.

Source: Stuff.co.nz - Business | 24 Jun 2017 | 6:55 pm

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Shopping on Easter Sunday: 71 per cent of Hamilton submitters say no

The prospect of retail tills ringing on Easter Sunday has Hamiltonians arguing the relative merits of convenience, commercialism, and Christianity.

Source: Stuff.co.nz - Business | 24 Jun 2017 | 6:54 pm

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New rules prohibit restaurants grilling medium-rare burger

New Zealand's oldest licensed premises has pulled a burger that's been the cornerstone of its menu â€“ blaming it on bureaucratic red tape gone mad.

Source: Stuff.co.nz - Business | 24 Jun 2017 | 2:11 pm

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MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares falls as NZX declines on CEO exit; utilities Vector, Contact drop

Source: | 4 Oct 2016 | 12:40 am

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NZ dollar hits highest level against British pound in decades

Source: | 4 Oct 2016 | 12:20 am

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Wilson’s plea to Fonterra shareholders: Back our new governance structure

Source: | 3 Oct 2016 | 11:02 pm

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Oceanagold in 'constructive' dialogue with Philippines govt over Didipio

Source: | 3 Oct 2016 | 10:00 pm

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Mutual Finance propped up Bublitz's goat farm, court told

Source: | 3 Oct 2016 | 9:57 pm

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Kiwi businesses bullish – expecting 4% GDP growth

Source: | 3 Oct 2016 | 9:40 pm

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Bapcor says it’s already had three offers for Hellaby’s shoe business

Source: | 3 Oct 2016 | 9:27 pm

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First autonomous vehicle trial starts at Christchurch Airport next year

Source: | 3 Oct 2016 | 7:20 pm

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Lack of aviation experience no handicap for Airwork takeover

Source: | 3 Oct 2016 | 6:30 pm

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ACC investment returns beat benchmarks for 21st consecutive year

Source: | 3 Oct 2016 | 6:01 pm

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Moves to woo Auckland school students onto the farm

A looming shortage of farm workers has prompted moves to encourage school students to take up careers in agriculture.

Source: ta tvnz business headlines auto group | 4 Jul 2015 | 10:39 pm

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Kiwi brewers claim unfair playing field in Aussie market

Kiwi brewers complain tax breaks for the Australian industry breach trade rules.

Source: ta tvnz business headlines auto group | 4 Jul 2015 | 2:43 am

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Dairy prices plunge to six-year low

Prices at the GlobalDairyTrade auction hit the lowest level since July 2009 and fell for the eighth successive time.

Source: ta tvnz business headlines auto group | 1 Jul 2015 | 3:58 pm

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Shoe seller's 'easy solution' to solve Greece's 1.6 billion Euro debt

"If we all just chip in a few Euro then we can get Greece sorted and hopefully get them back on track soon. Easy."

Source: ta tvnz business headlines auto group | 30 Jun 2015 | 11:46 pm

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Greece misses $2.5 billion IMF payment

Greece become the first developed country to default on a loan to the International Monetary Fund.

Source: ta tvnz business headlines auto group | 30 Jun 2015 | 6:27 pm

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Decision on Rio Tinto's Tiwai Point smelter and 800 jobs delayed

Rio Tinto is faced with deciding whether to reduce the amount of power it buys for Meridian or shutting down.

Source: ta tvnz business headlines auto group | 30 Jun 2015 | 5:37 pm

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Briscoes to launch takeover bid for Kathmandu

Briscoes Group has bought a 19.9 per cent share in outdoor clothing retailer Kathmandu.

Source: ta tvnz business headlines auto group | 29 Jun 2015 | 10:45 pm

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Research and Markets: Analysis of the Mining Lubricant Market in Australia (Business Wire)

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/lpnksx/analysis_of_the) has announced the addition of the "Analysis of the Mining Lubricant Market in Australia" report to their offering. The research methodology for this research service is a combined effort of secondary research and intensive primary research through in-depth discussions with industry experts.

Source: Latest News | 14 Jan 2014 | 5:42 am

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Research and Markets: Construction in New Zealand - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017 (Business Wire)

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/g9pb8t/construction_in) has announced the addition of the "Construction in New Zealand - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017" report to their offering. New Zealand's construction industry recorded a CAGR of -1.49% during the review period and valued NZD33.9 billion (US$27.4 billion) in 2012.

Source: Latest News | 2 Jan 2014 | 9:56 am

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Research and Markets: Plaster and Lime in Australia to 2017: Market Databook (Business Wire)

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xx53vq/plaster_and_lime) has announced the addition of the "Plaster and Lime in Australia to 2017: Market Databook" report to their offering. This report is the result of extensive market research covering the plaster and lime market in Australia.

Source: Latest News | 2 Jan 2014 | 9:40 am

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How to Use Moving Averages to Time Your Next Euro Trade (FXCM)

Source: Latest News | 20 Dec 2013 | 2:20 am

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Graphic Rewind: US Dollar Gives Up Taper Gains in the Week’s Final Hours (FXCM)

Source: Latest News | 20 Dec 2013 | 12:33 am

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Fishing For a Low in the Aussie (FXCM)

Source: Latest News | 20 Dec 2013 | 12:05 am

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Weekly Price & Time: Gold & Yen Seeing Extremes in Sentiment (FXCM)