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![Euro, shares fall as German economy shrinks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Euro, shares fall as German economy shrinks
There was more bad news from Europe overnight, with data showing the German economy contracted in the last quarter.
![Wellington bids for marine hub status](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Wellington bids for marine hub status
Can the winds of Wellington help the capital city to join Auckland and become a marine industry hub?
![Institute slashes NZ growth forecast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Institute slashes NZ growth forecast
NZIER says a rapidly worsening global economy will depress New Zealand's fledgling recovery and keep interest rates on hold until 2013.
![Sanitarium staff sent home over earthquake fears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Sanitarium staff sent home over earthquake fears
Sanitarium has sent some 65 Christchurch staff home after an engineering report raised quake-related...
![Tough half for F&P Appliances sends shares plunging](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Tough half for F&P Appliances sends shares plunging
F & P & Appliances shares have plunged after the whiteware maker slashed net profit to $980,000 in the six months to September 30.
![Carpetmaker says court decision may push it offshore](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Carpetmaker says court decision may push it offshore
A High Court decision backing the Commerce Commission may mean a move to do more manufacturing overseas, says carpet maker Godfrey Hirst.
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Cottonsoft keeps test results from Greenpeace
Toilet paper maker Cottonsoft is keeping secret rainforest test results which it says proves its product is environmentally friendly.