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Asia shares steady, US dollar firm before jobs test
Upcoming jobs report may be crucial for rate cuts in world's biggest economy.
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New national infrastructure agency to map out 30-year plan
The agency will be established from December.
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Troops and vets likely to need business and public support to afford wheelchairs.
Asia shares edge up before inflation tests, oil gains after Israel-Hezbollah rocket salvos
Shares crept cautiously higher, oil prices climb after Israel-Hezbollah rocket fire.
Uber loses appeal - court rules drivers are employees, not contractors
Government reviews law defining 'employees' and 'contractors'.
Sasha Borissenko: Sigh, lawyers haven't achieved gender equality
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Liam Dann: Tax cut victory for Nicola Willis and reminder NZ is still a wealthy place
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New Starbucks CEO allowed company jet for 1600km commute
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Regions take an economic hit as the 'crunch' bites
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Laybuy NZ snapped up by Swedish 'unicorn'
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