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UPDATE: NZ retail sales rise 1.2% in second quarter, led by demand for vehicles
(Adds economist comment in fourth paragraph) By Tina Morrison Aug. 14 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand retail sales rose more than expected in the second quarter, as vehicle sales volumes and values increased at the fastest pace in two years. The volume of retail sales rose...

Fairfax Media reverses slide in NZ earnings as cost cuts offset drop in ads, circulation
By Jonathan Underhill Aug. 14 (BusinessDesk) - Fairfax Media Group reversed a slide in earnings from its New Zealand business as cost cutting helped make up from a continued decline in advertising and circulation. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation...

Appeal court gives lawyers chance to negotiate return of Dotcom's information
By Paul McBeth Aug. 14 (BusinessDesk) - The Crown and Kim Dotcom continued their tussle over the internet tycoon's seized electronic information in the Court of Appeal today, which adjourned the hearing to let the lawyers try and reach an agreement for the return of the files....