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Minister Guy officially declares North Island as dry

Minister Guy officially declares North Island as dry

By Paul McBeth March 15 (BusinessDesk) - Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has officially declared the a drought to be across the whole of the North Island, opening up access to welfare for farmers stricken by the arid conditions. The extension to the declaration means th...

14 Mar 2013
NZ dollar claws back some of RBNZ-induced slide, falls vs. pound

NZ dollar claws back some of RBNZ-induced slide, falls vs. pound

March 15 (BusinessDesk) – The New Zealand dollar clawed back some of yesterday’s central bank-induced slide ahead of manufacturing data today while falling against the pound as some traders deemed Britain’s currency oversold. The kiwi dollar rose to 82.12 US cents from 81.78 ce...

14 Mar 2013
While you were sleeping Jobs data bolster record streak

While you were sleeping Jobs data bolster record streak

By Margreet Dietz March 15 (BusinessDesk) - Wall Street advanced, pushing the Dow Jones Industrial Average to another record, as jobless claims posted a surprise drop last week, offering the latest clue that the labour market is gathering strength along with the rest of the econ...

14 Mar 2013