US employment data released over the weekend sent most share markets higher, although the local bourse made limited gains as a money laundering probe saw SkyCity Entertainment tumble.

New Zealand shares edged upwards with the embattled Synlait Milk leading the market higher as it continues to recover from its lows.

New Zealand shares were virtually flat as investors here and overseas waited for employment data in the United States for signs of economic improvement.

The New Zealand dollar dropped a fifth of a cent today as investors walked back a break above 73 US cents after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s policy statement last week.

New Zealand shares lifted today as most dairy stocks continued to recover despite flooding in Canterbury causing chaos in the farming region.

NZ shares made broad gains with almost all stocks climbing as investors bought heavily sold stocks as market interest rates fell slightly.

New Zealand’s benchmark index finished the week down 8.5% year-to-date as bond yields creep higher and investors sell down stocks that collected outsized gains in 2020.

New Zealand's main share index slumped as investors reacted poorly to Fisher & Paykel Healthcare’s full year result which failed to meet the high expectations priced into the stock.

The Accident Compensation Corporation and Pathfinder has invested more than $2 million in workplace wellbeing platform Mentemia in an effort to reduce mental health injuries.

New Zealand shares fell as Fisher & Paykel Healthcare declined from high levels ahead of its full-year earnings result on Thursday.

New Zealand’s benchmark equity index edged lower as one of its 10 biggest stocks, Ryman Healthcare, shed $365 million from its market capitalisation following analyst downgrades.

The New Zealand market closed marginally higher as a2 Milk Company came roaring back from the depths of despair with a 6% bounce.

NZ shares rose as the government revealed a budget that will send more fiscal stimulus flowing into an already improving economy via benefit increases and infrastructure investment.

New Zealand shares fell as earnings results failed to impress investors worried about inflation. Serko led the decline after posting a near $30 million loss.

New Zealand shares edged higher as investors bid up stocks set to report earnings in the next few days with Serko leading the market higher.