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* NZ dollar helped by trade surplus, RBNZ comments

* Euro extends ECB-spurred drop to

* NZ dollar helped by trade surplus, RBNZ comments

* Euro extends ECB-spurred drop to

* Government announced A$4 bln Medibank sale on Wednesday

* Mantra Hotels ditches A$50

* Government announced A$4 bln Medibank sale on Wednesday

* Mantra Hotels ditches A$50

(Corrects date in 10th paragraph to 2012 instead of 2010)

* Five countries criticise Aust

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