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Apple of their eye: Rockit Global supreme winner at NZTE awards
At the New Zealand International Business Awards held in Auckland last night, the NZ company which developed and marketed a snack-size apple in a tube was praised for its global expertise.
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Environment
Food rescue makes barely a dent in waste mountain
More than 11,500 tonnes of food were saved by food rescue organisations in 2021 – but that's not enough.
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Govt backs mining moratorium in international waters
The government says delays in drawing up regulations and a lack of scientific knowledge are behind today's decision.
Finance
ANZ’s annual profit jumps 20% as margins fatten
Home loans now account for 72.1% of ANZ’s total lending of $140 billion, up from 69.6% a year ago.
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