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NZ wary of China's emergence - WikiLeaks
NZ was disturbed by China's rising influence in the Pacific region, a WikiLeaks cable shows.
Bulls firmly in charge on world markets
Investors just can't seen to help themselves - and pay no attention to the barrage of bad news.
Visionary Indian trader spreading the gospel of globalisation
Raghupati Singhania says his country shouldn't be judged only by Games glitches, writes Karyn Scherer.
Failed discount plan behind F&P earnings downgrade
An unsuccessful discounting strategy contributed to poor trading results that forced Fisher & Paykel Appliances to downgrade earnings guidance today.
Air NZ, Virgin Blue alliance approved
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has given approval for the proposed trans-Tasman alliance between Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue.
Dairy prices up 2.4pc in overnight auction
Dairy prices in Fonterra's latest online auction are up 2.4 per cent.
Jobs cut at two sawmills
More than 50 sawmill workers at two North Island sawmills have been told they will lose their jobs.
China adds to positive tone on world markets
Equities on Wall Street began the final five-day trading week of the year on a positive note amid takeover news and optimism about the global economy.
Kawerau sawmill makes 30 redundant
Thirty staff at Carter Holt Harvey Woodproducts Kawerau Sawmill are losing their jobs.
Terms of trade up 3pc last quarter
Falling fuel prices helped lift New Zealand's terms of trade 3 per cent in the September quarter.
Fonterra lifts payout by 30c
Fonterra has this morning announced an increase in its payout forecast for the 2010/2011 season by 30 cents per kilo of milk solids to $6.90.
SmartPay confirms push for ASX listing
Eftpos company SmartPay has confirmed it is seeking an ASX listing.
Crowd protests at free trade talks
A noisy crowd gathered in Auckland this morning to voice opposition to a proposed trans-Pacific free trade agreement.
Trade talks protests planned as NZ cautions over rights
NZ has warned other countries negotiating the TTP that they need to be cautious about intellectual property provision of any deal.