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After 18 years, trade deal with the Gulf
NZ strikes a free trade deal with Gulf countries and puts the past behind it.
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Business confidence hits 10-year high
Business confidence increases steadily again, according to the country's largest bank.
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Retailers reel from merchant fee mess
Bayly said it's important to find a balance between the different stakeholders.
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Eroad ups offering with Geotab deal
Eroad has announced a deal with a Candian firm for new tech.
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