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Economy
RBNZ will still be 'wary' following higher-than-expected unemployment rate
The unemployment rate rose to 3.6% on Wednesday.
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Markets
Metro Performance Glass tries not to crack under shareholder outrage
“You can put lipstick on it, but it’s still a pig,” one shareholder told the board.
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Law & Regulation
Jury told crown's Pushpay case won't get 'out of first gear'
The criminal charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in jail.
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