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Orr breathes new life into influential role
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Orr a politically savvy choice for Reserve Bank
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson faces cooling economy
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Listed firms require right formula to fly
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Xero leads shares higher
New Zealand shares gained in continued light trading, led higher by Xero and NZX.
Brian Fallow: Where did inflation go?
Prices aren't rising much, but there's no need for the Reserve Bank to step on the gas.
Uni at fault in 'F*** you' dismissal: ERA
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UDC lifts net profit by 5 per cent
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EDITORIAL: Shane Jones' plans for a "work for dole" scheme deserve a closer look.
New Zealand dollar steady as traders mull US tax reform
News the Senate passed its tax-cut bill helped bolster the US dollar
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Kiwi boss says workers won't turn up, despite decent pay
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Looking back on the work year
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Funeral parlour worker wins $21k for unjustified dismissal
Funeral home worker wins $21k for unjustified dismissal.