New Zealand's main share index took another tumble today with investors nervous about the risk of rising interest rates ahead of the NZ labour market data release tomorrow.

The New Zealand share market had a slow start to February, with investors nervous about fallout from the GameStop drama.

Most New Zealand shares bounced back from a surprise sell-off yesterday, which wiped out the month's gains, as investors were encouraged by earnings results from US tech firms.

No stocks in New Zealand’s benchmark equity index rose today as the local market joined a sudden correction that hit exchanges around the world overnight.

A2 Milk Company led the New Zealand share market higher as solid dairy demand and a reassurance of friendly trade relations with China helped lift the stock from a two-year low.

New Zealand shares were generally weaker as the covid case in Northland triggered some caution among investors who have pinned their hopes on a fast recovery from the pandemic.

The reported covid community case in Northland is giving investors plenty to chew on.

New Zealand’s largest listed company, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, gave the share market a boost as it surged 5.5 percent after reporting a 73 percent increase in nine-month revenue.

New Zealand stocks and the dollar rallied after US President Joe Biden’s inauguration passed uneventfully and cleared the path for more fiscal stimulus in the world’s biggest economy.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare gave the local share market a boost after Jarden analysts reiterated their ‘outperform’ rating for its ASX-listed rival ResMed.

New Zealand shares snapped a six-day decline after Chinese economic growth data beat expectations, buoying the outlook for Kiwi exporters.

New Zealand shares declined for a sixth day as investors continued to pare back the holiday rally which drove renewable energy firms to record highs.

New Zealand’s benchmark equity index fell 3.4 percent this week as highly priced renewable energy stocks came crashing back to earth and bond yields moved higher.

New Zealand's headline share index was flat today with news of an extension of operations at the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter having little impact on the already elevated share prices of Meridian Energy and Contact Energy.

Most New Zealand shares continued to decline as investors remained cautious about the global outlook after the year kicked off with a generous dose of turbulence and higher bond yields.

The NZ headline share index and the kiwi dollar fell for the third consecutive day, backing away from record highs as rising bond yields sap demand for both assets.