EPA gathers coal country comments about climate plan repeal

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The coal industry and environmentalists squared off Tuesday at a public hearing over the Trump administration's planned repeal of an Obama-era plan to limit planet-warming carbon emissions.The Environmental... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Work starts on Hungary-Serbia rail line financed by China

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Officials have inaugurated the reconstruction of the railway line between Serbia and Hungary, a project financed mostly by China and its "new Silk Road" initiative to expand commercial ties with Europe, Asia... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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The Latest: House warms to tax bill Obama mandate repeal

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Republican tax overhaul legislation (all times local):10:30 a.m.The House's chief tax-writer says ending the "Obamacare" requirement that everyone have health insurance — an element of the Senate... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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US stocks move higher in morning trading; oil falling

U.S. stocks moved higher in morning trading Tuesday as investors weighed the latest batch of company earnings and deal news. Banks and industrial stocks posted solid gains. Energy companies also rose despite a slide in crude oil.... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Insurance warning for those caught in Bali volcano chaos

Kiwi travellers caught in the chaos following the eruption of Mt Agung in Bali face not being covered by travel insurance if they bought it since the volcano threatened to blow.Insurers are taking different approaches to financial... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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CEO lifts lid on sexual harassment at work

Gemma Lloyd was a bright-eyed 22-year-old breaking into the tech industry's notorious "boys' club" when a much older male colleague complimented her breasts in front of a roomful of men.Unfortunately, it was just the beginning of... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Commerce Commission probe possible as Government looks at ways to ease petrol prices

The Government says motorists may be overpaying for petrol and it wants to keep pressure on fuel companies, but prices at the pump are unlikely to drop in time for the Christmas break.Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods said... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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NZ shares down, Mercury and Chorus weaken on international selling

New Zealand shares dropped, led lower by big moves in Mercury New Zealand and Chorus, as Orion Health and Trilogy International dropped on first-half earnings.The S&P/NZX50 Index fell 34.61 points, or 0.4 per cent, to 8,141.49.... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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NZ dollar higher as it finds some favour after heavy selling in recent months

The New Zealand dollar gained against the Australian dollar and the greenback as it found some renewed favour among investors after being sold down on local political concerns over the past few months. The kiwi traded at 69.26 US... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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Where pilots and cabin crew sleep on a Dreamliner

It's not just business class passengers who get comfy beds in Qantas' new Dreamliner planes.Both cabin crew and the pilots have their own rest areas in the Boeing 787s, which Qantas will have eight of by the end of next year.Air... Source: NZ Herald Business News

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