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NZ unemployment rate rises to 6.4 percent  in 2Q; more people join the workforce

NZ unemployment rate rises to 6.4 percent in 2Q; more people join the workforce

By Tina Morrison Aug 7 (BusinessDesk) – New Zealand’s unemployment rate rose more than expected in the second quarter while the participation rate increased, with little evidence of wage inflation. The unemployment rate increased to 6.4 percent in the three months ended June 30...

06 Aug 2013
Chorus shares jump, but still wary on copper pricing split

Chorus shares jump, but still wary on copper pricing split

By Pattrick Smellie Aug 7 (BusinessDesk) - Shares of telecommunications infrastructure owner Chorus bounced 5.9 percent when trading opened on the NZX this morning after Communications Minister Amy Adams announced a new way forward on the vexed issue of regulated pricing for cop...

06 Aug 2013
Vietnam puts Fonterra whey protein imports under scrutiny, no ban in place

Vietnam puts Fonterra whey protein imports under scrutiny, no ban in place

By Paul McBeth Aug 7 (BusinessDesk) - Vietnam has put checks in place to ensure the quality of dairy products using whey protein concentrate made by Fonterra Cooperative Group and has recalled affected products, but hasn’t implemented an outright ban on imports from New Zealand’...

06 Aug 2013