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Consumer NZ warns of pitfalls of supermarket loyalty schemes
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Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg issues dramatic apology at Senate hearing on child safety
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady
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National U-turns to keep new conduct regime for financial institutions
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