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Industry pushes for reforms but pollies on tight deadline

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:20:18 +1200

The Coalition was happy to make whatever political capital it could out of Labor's minor changes to superannuation for a relatively few well-off individuals, but the relevant shadow minister, right-winger Mathias Cormann, is perceived in parts of the ...
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DNZ raises cash, reports lower earnings

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:05:00 +1200

DNZ Property Fund reported a 14 percent fall in annual earnings and plans to raise $80 million to help pay for two new acquisitions.

Australian Distribution Centre Uses Voice Recognition

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:49:00 +1200

Wavelink, a business unit of LANDesk Software, today announced 3M Australia has implemented Wavelink's voice recognition solution, Speakeasy. Through the implementation of Speakeasy, 3M Australia has streamlined picking and increased productivity in the company's ...

Silver City Blues Festival promises full weekend of outstanding free live ...

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:47:31 +1200

On Sunday, ease into your day with the Oversouls, a local Silver City trio with a bluesy, funky edge. Up next, New Mexican Chris Dracup makes a return appearance to the Blues Fest, with Hillary Smith. The duo will do some acoustic renditions of blues ...
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C3 Limited strengthened board

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:47:20 +1200

Mr Mayson, now a professional company Chairman and Director, was the CEO of Port of Tauranga Ltd for a period of nine years and concurrently CEO of Northport Ltd for three years.
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Southern Spars and the New Era of Grand Prix Racing Yachts

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:42:00 +1200

With an order book bursting with projects – four America’s Cup AC72 wing sails, up to ten Volvo 65’ One Design rigs, multiple superyacht rigs and a new era of Grand Prix racing rigs, all in 2013 – it’s clear that Southern Spars is leading ...

Milford Sound shut down by road closure

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:40:00 +1200

The only road into tourist hotspot Milford Sound will be closed for at least two weeks.

Milford Sound shut down by closure

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:40:00 +1200

The only road into tourist hotspot Milford Sound will be closed for at least two weeks.

EA Sports Ignite engine trailer

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:32:00 +1200

Upcoming EA Sports titles will be powered by Ignite, a new game engine showcased at the Xbox One reveal event.

FaceToFace Communications & StarLeaf Bring Videoconferencing

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:32:00 +1200

StarLeaf Call, the first true IT-free cloud based video communications solution that promises to change the way businesses deploy, use and pay for video calling and conferencing developed by StarLeaf ) is now being distributed and supported in Australia and New ...

Novel molecule kills tumour cells

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:26:36 +1200

This molecule is based on a natural protein present in human breast milk, which has been found to have strong and wide-ranging tumour killing properties when bound to certain lipids. Lipids are organic molecules like amino acids and carbohydrates, made ...
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World's two largest countries grow closer

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:23:13 +1200

But, in view of China and India's massive, and burgeoning, trade relationship, the issue of a few troops walking a few miles over an ill-defined border, however provocative, is no longer one on which to waste political capital. Mr Li and Mr Singh were ...
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Most Kiwis Concerned about Data Breaches at Banks

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:23:00 +1200

In the wake of recent high profile data breaches, the latest Unisys Security Index shows the majority of New Zealanders are concerned that a range of commercial and government organisations are vulnerable to data breaches, particularly financial ...

Stroke group focuses on brain injury recovery

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:19:59 +1200

Participating in The Brain Recovery Crew in Bethel Park are Vi Cumpston; Bill Connors, speech therapist and founder/director of The Aphasia Center of Innovative Treatment, Inc.; Nicole Glass, group facilitator; Susan Gustafson, stroke program clinical ...
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AD2ONE Reaches Uk Ex-pats Through Telegraph.co.uk

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:17:00 +1200

Digital sales house AD2ONE now offers an efficient way to reach British ex-pats, or anyone else interested in UK and world affairs, through a partnership with the UK’s fastest-growing newspaper website – telegraph.co.uk.

FIVE MINUTES: South Africa

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:16:53 +1200

Last week, the city's lawyer Geoff Budlender argued that the South African National Roads Agency Limited's decision to implement tolls was irrational as then-transport minister, Jeff Radebe, approved the project without reviewing the full costs ...
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BUSINESS IN BRIEF 22/5

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:16:40 +1200

Nguyen Dinh Thanh, Deputy Director of Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines), said the ship New Phoenix, one of Vinashin Ocean Shipping Co Ltd. (Vinashinlines) was sold at USD3.7 milion on March 28, after being held in China for a long time. After ...
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Withholding tax rate, norms eased for FIIs, QFIs; FinMin to encourage foreign ...

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:15:12 +1200

... off-shore investment in debt market by FIIs and QFIs, it has been decided that the benefit of lower withholding tax shall be available in respect of interest on investment made in bonds issued by Indian companies and government securities," the ...
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ALEX BRUMMER: G4S buckles under pressure as boss departs

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:13:11 +1200

The only bit so far to respond to the Bolland treatment has been his food heartland. This has managed ... Lloyds, and to a lesser extent Royal Bank of Scotland, have repaired, exports outside the EU have picked up and inflation has been lowered. Crisis ...
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CEO defends Apple's tax strategy

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:13:00 +1200

The Senate dragged Apple, the world's most valuable company, into the debate over the US tax code on Tuesday.

Coming off legacy, one step at a time

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:12:01 +1200

Adobe's subscription-only plan meets backlashBy: Nestor E. Arellano (10 May 2013)Thousands of users of Adobe Systems Inc.'s software are taking to the Internet their displeasure over the company's decision to adopt a su ... Canadian health care lags in ...
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TSX Venture Exchange Daily Bulletins

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:10:33 +1200

TSX Venture Exchange has accepted for filing a Property Purchase Agreement dated May 3, 2013 between Ashburton Ventures Inc. (the Company) and Ken Smith (the Vendor) whereby the Company has been granted the right to acquire a 100% interest in ...
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Pure SEO – ‘Need to Know’ Workshop

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:08:00 +1200

Search engine optimisation (SEO), a long-time fixture in the daily operations of CIOs and IT managers, has finally broken through to New Zealand CEOs, who are embracing the business practice as the way forward for online promotion

'Work with Federal Govt to solve water woes'

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:05:26 +1200

The newly appointed energy, green technology and water minister said efforts to resolve the issue by both the state and Federal governments had been ongoing but the results had not been forthcoming.
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Parents, drama drive teens off Facebook

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:03:00 +1200

Twitter is booming as a destination for teenagers who complain about too many adults and too much drama on Facebook.

AMP reviews strategic asset allocation

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:00 +1200

AMP’s review of its strategic asset allocation of AMP diversified funds marks another milestone in creating one AMP following the merger with AXA, and is a critical input to creating a consistent investment philosophy across the AMP product offering.

Coming Events

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:59:39 +1200

On Saturday, May 25 jewelry, watches, sunglasses and "designer Collections" are for sale at the Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe, 9:30 a.m.
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Mako Networks Announces Expanded PCI DSS Certification

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:58:00 +1200

Mako Networks, a cloud-based network management and security company specializing in card fraud risk reduction, has today announced successful completion of its fourth consecutive Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) audit, certified ...

Weyerhaeuser Co. Presents at Goldman Sachs Basic Materials Conference ...

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:54:48 +1200

We have a limited amount of time today. ... Our 2 million acres in the Pacific Northwest, our 4 million acres in the south, I believe, are the most attractive, sustainably managed industrial timberlands in this country, certainly, and perhaps the world ...
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TracLink popularity exceeds expectations by 400%

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:52:00 +1200

If anyone wanted evidence of the increasing sophistication of farm management practices and the convergence of new technology in the sector they need only look at the astounding growth of TracMap – New Zealand’s largest agricultural GPS business.