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    Trade surplus smaller than expected
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     24 May 2013

    New Zealand's $157 million trade surplus in April was a third less than forecast by economists, with a 46 per cent jump in petroleum imports.

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    Kiwi fails to dip below US80c barrier
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    23 May: Accounting systems provider Xero has rewarded investors but it is still reporting losses as it expands offshore.... more
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    23 May: Green groups are accusing the government of doing a swift deal in allowing an Australian company a new Buller coal mine in exchange for $22m.... more
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    23 May: Four related party loans which he didn't personally profit from have led to Dominion Finance chief executive Paul Cropp being jailed on theft charges.... more
    Comvita buzzing despite tough year
    23 May: Health products maker Comvita's profit is down 10 per cent but has still had good sales despite a tough year.... more
    Rakon plunges deeper into the red
    23 May: Crystal oscillator maker Rakon has lost nearly $33m but says it has plans to reduce debt and grab more market share with new technology.... more
    Kiwi slips as US mulls tapering QE
    23 May: The NZ dollar lost nearly a cent against the US dollar after US Fed chairman Ben Bernanke made noises about tapering off on quantative easing.... more
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    23 May: Zespri says it should have more rigorously investigated staff concerns about a dual invoicing scam in China, but it isn't admitting any role in the scam.... more
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    22 May: The nation's biggest building company led the New Zealand share market higher as investors wait for F&P's results.... more

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