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Record gasoline output to curb US oil glut
Refiners are poised to make gasoline at a record pace, keeping the US crude glut from overflowing storage.

Australian investments looking cheaper
It may not be at parity yet with the aussie, but a stronger Kiwi dollar will favour increased New Zealand investment across the Tasman.

Herald told mayor port news
Auckland Mayor Len Brown has conceded the first he knew about two wharf extensions at the Ports of Auckland was from the Herald.

China young gun hot on two-way trade
Fran O'Sullivan on governor Lu Hao - widely tipped to be a major player in Beijing's "next generation" leadership - who was in NZ yesterday.

Trade Me's puppy code not good enough - advocates
A proposed voluntary code of conduct for breeders selling puppies on Trade Me doesn't go far enough, say animal advocates.

Dollar rises to record high
The NZ dollar has risen to a new post-float high against the Australian dollar - the closest it has come to parity since being allowed to trade freely in 1984.

Auckland Port stoush: Heads could roll
Heads could roll over Ports of Auckland expansion plans, according to a senior Auckland Council source.

World dairy prices slide 10.8pc
Dairy product prices declined in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, led by a slump in prices for butter milk powder and whole milk powder.

Stock Takes: Fonterra sales slump hard to swallow
Fonterra's half-year result was a disappointment for farmers and investors in the co-operative's listed shareholders' fund.

NZ dollar hits new high against Aussie
The New Zealand dollar rose to a record against the Australian dollar on speculation the Reserve Bank of Australia will cut interest rates again.

Auckland port bosses open to pause
Ports of Auckland is not ruling out a pause in construction on two massive wharf extensions into the Waitemata Harbour.

Paul Little: Spies, selfies ... and plonkers
The first rule of spying is: don't get caught. Do so and there's a high risk you'll end up in a windowless underground concrete cell wondering when the goons clock on.

Brian Gaynor: Our small NZX and why liquidity matters
Two of the more important characteristics of any stock exchange are size and liquidity.

Jane Kelsey: Leaked TPPA text has all the dangers Govt promised to negotiate away
Yesterday Wikileaks posted a near-ready investment chapter of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) dated January 20.

Kiwi retailers shocked at slavery claims
Popular pet food brands sold in New Zealand have been caught up in disturbing claims of slavery on the high seas.

Spying inquiry a 'good thing' - Key
An inquiry into NZ’s electronic surveillance agency has been launched, and Prime Minister John Key says he has "absolutely no concerns about it'.