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First Kmart, now $235m new funds for Mark Gunton's Westgate
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Opinion: Bad news - mortgage rates might not fall as much as you’re hoping
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Boating companies in liquidation owing IRD $1.5m in unpaid taxes
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JLL retirement village study: population up, companies adjust growth
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Mark Lister: Why gold is a must-have diversifier in uncertain economic times
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ELE collapse: Deloitte repaying staff $4.1m owed, BNZ gets full amount
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'True maestro': Top TV reporter once punched by Sir Bob Jones has died
Rod Vaughan has been described as 'the epitome of journalistic excellence'.
Chomping down bigtime: Fast-food giant expanding in NZ
New outlets across the country contributed to the New Zealand arm performing strong.
Comvita posts $77.4m loss after difficult year
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More than 100 jobs lost as logistics company closes down Auckland stevedoring operations
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Laid-back approach helps to keep the crowds coming back to ‘magical’ park in Athenree
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Rate cut sparks biggest rally in NZ shares in two years
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Power pylon problems: New line to Coromandel alone could cost $500m
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