A report in the Australian media ramping up speculation about a takeover of the a2 Milk company by Swiss-based global food giant Nestle saw the dual-listed dairy company’s share price jump in NZX trading today.

New Zealand's headline share index finished the week with a small gain as investors continued to position themselves ahead of earnings results next week.

New Zealand shares generally declined as investors prepared themselves for earnings results and a monetary policy statement from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand next week.

New Zealand’s benchmark equity index was dragged lower by its biggest constituent, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, as it dropped back from a brief rally.

New Zealand shares climbed as investors positioned themselves in stocks exposed to the domestic economy ahead of earnings results set to be released next week.

New Zealand shares fell Monday, after making gains last week, as long-term bond yields in the United States climbed on strong employment data.

Z Energy shares climbed more than 5% as New Zealand Refining Company shareholders voted in favour of ending oil refining.

New Zealand shares were trending lower this afternoon when the stock exchange operator halted trading due to a problem with its network connection.

New Zealand shares and the kiwi dollar climbed as the unemployment rate dropped to 4% in the June quarter, showing the economy is running well and ushering in the chance for more aggressive interest rate hikes.

New Zealand's headline share index was virtually unchanged as investors watched for signs the covid-19 delta variant might be slowing the rebound in global economic activity.

The NZX’s biggest growth stocks moved higher on Monday despite there being little news to propel the stocks.

New Zealand shares gave back all of Thursday’s bounce in a broad-based selloff that was avoided by only a handful of stocks.

Two of the biggest stocks on New Zealand’s benchmark index, Mainfreight and Ryman Healthcare had near 4% share price surges after both firms hosted upbeat annual general meetings.

The New Zealand dollar fell and shares were flat as China’s regulatory crackdown continues to weigh on investors’ minds.

New Zealand's main share index fell as a2 Milk dropped for a fourth consecutive session with investors worried China’s market regulator could shut the infant formula exporter out of its key market.

New Zealand's main share index fell half a percent with a2 Milk plunging more than 6% when the Australian stock exchange opened at midday on fears of Chinese regulation.