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Dollar sinks further on air crash, Gaza offensive news
The Kiwi dollar extended its slide as the crash of a Malaysian jet in rebel-held Ukraine and a ground offensive in Gaza sapped risk appetite worldwide.

Fonterra hails end of EU quotas
Big changes lie ahead for the international dairy trade when the European Union (EU) dismantles its 30-year-old quota system next year.

Jamie Gray: Dairy boom over? Don't count on it
Agriculture reporter Jamie Gray looks at reasons why it’s not yet doom and gloom for the dairy sector following this morning's drop in global dairy prices.

Chinese bank sets up shop in NZ
Competition among banks to attract companies trading in the fast-growing market between New Zealand and China is ramping up

Sonar firm reels in Japanese investor to boost R&D
Furuno Electric Co, best known for its fish finder systems, has purchased a 10 per cent stake in Electronic Navigation, owned by the Hodson family.

World-beating dollar seen topping out near record
New Zealand's dollar is the most overstretched in three years, trading patterns suggest, putting in jeopardy its chances of surpassing a record high.

Dollar rises to 13-month high against Euro
The New Zealand dollar touched a 13-month high against the euro overnight.

Dollar poised to pass record high
The New Zealand dollar is within striking distance of its post-float high against the US dollar and may surpass it, says an analyst.

Fran O'Sullivan: Japan playing hardball on trade deal
Shinzo Abe didn't quite throw his weight around when he met John Key at Government House in Auckland this week.

Abe chews over issues but no word on tariffs
It may have been a little early for wine, but Japan's Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, was on a tight schedule in Auckland so lunch at Villa Maria winery started about 11.45am.

Trade Me jobs up across NZ
The country is enjoying high job growth, which is encouraging people to stay here rather than pack up for Australia, Trade Me says.