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| Bangladesh: Workers riot over low wages |
| Thousands of garment workers unhappy over their wages rampaged through central Dhaka on Friday, clashing with police who used tear gas and batons to clear the streets.The protesters smashed vehicles and blocked traffic in Dhaka's... |
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Published: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:34 p.m. |
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| NZ sharemarket ends just ahead |
| The New Zealand sharemarket edged up in quiet trading today as markets elsewhere fell.Telecom closed unchanged at 199 on confirmation of speculation it is selling the consumer part of its AAPT business in Australia and its stake... |
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Published: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:49 p.m. |
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| NZ dollar struggles at lower levels |
| The New Zealand dollar continued to struggle after falling sharply yesterday on cautious comments from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ).It was at US72.18c at 5pm from US72.38c at 5pm yesterday.The NZ dollar dived yesterday... |
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Published: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:46 p.m. |
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| Telecom nets $75m for AAPT sale |
| Telecom has finally rid itself of its struggling Australian retail business, confirming it sold the consumer division of its AAPT unit for A$60 million ($74.8m) to iiNet Ltd.The phone company also sold its 18.2 per cent stake... |
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Published: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:09 p.m. |
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| Building consents stay in the doldrums |
| New Zealand's residential property sector remained subdued last month with permits for new construction edging up from a slump in May, while commercial property extended its decline.Consents for new homes, excluding apartment... |
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Published: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:45 p.m. |
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| Accountant accused of $2m fraud |
| The Serious Fraud Office has charged a Kapiti Coast accountant alleging fraud amounting to more than $2 million.Ian Victor Petersen, 61, from Waikanae, is accused of misuse of clients' fund while acting as an accountant, tax agent... |
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Published: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:39 a.m. |
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