"One of the oldest sayings in investment is that if it looks too good to be true, it probably is. Hold that thought."

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"The state has become New Zealand’s de facto religion with its magical powers and beneficence accepted without question. The state can feed the poor, care for little children, make us rich, cool the earth and direct the oceans."

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"That Lexus has fitted its trick Atkinson cycle turbocharged petrol engine to the RC coupe is no surprise really."

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"Michael Noonan, the second most powerful man in Ireland, hurling legend of Limerick and graduate of University College, Dublin, was delivered a problem with his morning post last week."

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Mouldy cheese is not a news story, says David Cohen

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"Changes to tax reporting concerning land transactions have thrown up some controversial results and intriguing outcomes."

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Volvo is launching the largest engineering recruitment drive in its 89-year history as it boosts the development of next generation safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies.

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Southern Cross Cable has briefed major customers that it plans a new $US300 million submarine fibre optic cable linking Sydney, Auckland and LA.

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The rapid growth of KiwiSaver is putting pressure on active New Zealand equity managers, and something needs to be done about these capacity constraints, an investment firm says.

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A new study provides a balanced benchmarking of the social and economic health of 30 of the world’s leading business cities.

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