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Callaghan sought defence force help with deadly H2S gas storage
The institute has decided to neutralise the gas on site.
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Environment ‘under serious threat’ in NZ, could cost export dollars
A new report reveals 80% of NZ exports are set to be hit by global green rules.
Economy
Cost of living surged 6.2% for average household in year
The average New Zealand household’s cost of living went up 6.2% in the year to March 31, Stats NZ said today.The household living-costs price index for the March quarter was down slightly from the 7.0% hike recorded in the year to Dec 31.But it was still well above the inflation...
Opinion
Dileepa Fonseka: Why geopolitics means a lot more for the economy than it used to
Finance geeks watch the markets, but not many follow every battle in Ukraine.
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