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New laundry strips eliminate detergent bottles and throw-away plastic scoops
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Kiwi engineer swaps construction for cannabis startup
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Steel & Tube makes profit, resumes dividends
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'Devastating blow' as Whakatāne Mill closure looms
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Kathmandu appoints US clothing veteran to revamp apparel offering
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Ethique pushes on with international expansion plans
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Big changes at top of Gallagher Group
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Rakon shares rise after positive earnings upgrade
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Power deal lifts cloud over smelter's future
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