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Dave Armstrong: Trump slaughtered the TPP dragon. Why won't Lefties applaud?
OPINION: Three cheers for Donald Trump! Wow, I think I just became the most unpopular Leftie in Wellington. Yet last week was a momentous one in world politics. The TPPA, the free trade deal that our former prime minister spent a couple of years talking up as our economic salvation, ...
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Large industrial building fire in Upper Hutt north of Wellington
Firefighters got medical attention as a precautionary measure after a carpet underlay business in Upper Hutt went up in flames.
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Fake reference led to the discovery of nearly $40,000 fraud
As she was being sentenced for defrauding Wellington Airport, Jenna Davidson offered a glowing reference from her new boss at ACC.
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Updated - Corruption index: Malta loses 10 places to 47, worst place ever, PN reacts
Malta has lost 10 places in one year on the Corruption Perceptions Index, falling to its worst ever 47th placing since it started to be monitored by Transparency International in 2004.The latest figures were published last night, with Malta dropping from the 37th place in 2015 to the 47th in ...
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TPP nations seek to salvage trade accord after US exit
Australia and New Zealand said on Jan. 24 they hope to salvage the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) by encouraging China and other Asian nations to join the trade pact after U.S. President Donald Trump kept his promise to pull out of the accord.
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PANA Committee member questions why FIAU report on Konrad Mizzi has not been published
European Parliament Panama Papers Committee member Sven Giegold has questioned why the Maltese government would turn to an independent audit into the financial dealings of Minister without Portfolio Konrad Mizzi when a report penned by the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) former CEO Manfred Galdes has remained unpublished.“Normally the State ...
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Godec to remain in office, as other US envoys resign
US Ambassador Robert Godec will not quit and services at the embassy will go on uninterrupted. The Star has learned that Godec is not affected by US President Donald Trump’s anticipated administrative changes in all embassies worldwide. Trump’s transition team early this month demanded all ambassadors appointed by former President ...
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Bay of plenty picked to showcase NZ beauty (+video)
Bay of Plenty's magnificent scenery has proven to be one of the perfect stages to show the world what 360-degree filming can deliver. Tourism New Zealand and Nikon Australia have today launched a new global partnership to deliver...
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Robert Ayson: Trump will push New Zealand closer to China
OPINION: Even before Donald Trump's inauguration, China was challenging the new administration's capacity to lead the world. Speaking at the Davos Forum in Switzerland, President Xi Jinping has been presenting China as the new champion of free trade and globalisation.
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Baby City hit with $39k fine over baby cots
An infant supplies retailer has been fined $39,000 for selling cots which failed to comply with packaging and labelling requirements.Baby City Retail Investments Limited was sentenced in Auckland District Court yesterday for six...
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Clarify could justify his support in even Wellington Cup market
Clarify was the only horse in it when it came to the business end of the Dunstan Feeds Championship Final.
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Updated: PANA Committee requests meetings with Nexia BT and Mossack Fonseca Malta; full list
The ‘Panama Papers’ Committee will be meeting with a number of Maltese authorities in its quest to get to the bottom of Maltese individuals’ involvement in what has perhaps been the biggest financial scandal of the decade. And there are several interesting names, companies and governmental bodies the committee will ...
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Updated: Theresa May seeks to convince business UK won't close doors
British Prime Minister Theresa May sought to convince business leaders Thursday that the country remains committed to free trade and globalization despite last year's vote to leave the European Union.Just two days after indicating that Britain would be leaving the European single market as well as the EU, May told ...
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Oreo-maker Mondelez selling Vegemite for $345 million as it sheds Aussie, Kiwi grocery biz
Vegemite and other grocery products are being sold by Oreo-maker Mondelez to Australian dairy company Bega Cheese in a deal worth about $345.3 million (460 Australian dollars). Mondelez International Inc. said Wednesday it’s selling most of its grocery business in Australia and New Zealand to focus on snacks like Oreo ...
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Hot demand for small business as Bay migration grows
Brokers specialising in buying and selling small businesses in the Bay of Plenty are reporting significantly increased demand on the back of increased migration, both from Auckland and other regions, and from returning expat Kiwis....
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Wellington Sevens boss 'happy' with tournament ticket sales
Wellington Sevens officials are expecting about 15,000 fans to attend each day of next weekend's tournament – a far cry from the full houses at the height of the event's popularity, but slightly up on last year.
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Wine lovers from 20 countries heading to capital to celebrate Kiwi pinot noir
Pinot noir means big business in New Zealand.
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Wellington business confidence drops, with earthquake and flooding to blame
Business confidence has plummeted in Wellington following back-to-back natural disasters.
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Warning over mass email ad campaign
Kiwis are being warned to steer clear of emails claiming they could win prizes from well-known New Zealand businesses.The Herald was alerted to the emails by Briscoes' marketing manager, who was concerned about the firm's brand...
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'Predatory creep' seeks nude modelling photos by pretending to work for Wellington business
A Wellington photography business has publicly disowned a "predatory creep" using its name to seek nude modelling shots from young women.
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Trump orders US envoys appointed by Obama to quit by Inauguration Day
US President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has issued a blanket mandate requiring politically appointed ambassadors installed by President Barack Obama to leave their posts by Inauguration Day.US ambassador to New Zealand Mark Gilbert said this on Friday in a Twitter message to Reuters, adding: "I will be departing on January ...