A date has been set for the first legal hurdle for Ross Asset Management investors in their class action against the ANZ Bank.

New Zealand shares fell 2.5 percent this week as the threat of the Tiwai Point smelter closure tripped up electricity companies that had been on a tear, and gave investors cause to ponder the slowing economy.

New Zealand shares fell, with a number of utilities and property stocks held of their reliable dividends leading the market lower. Power companies were generally flat on large volumes after yesterday's savaging.

New Zealand shares dropped as Contact Energy, Meridian Energy and the other power companies were sold off sharply on the prospect of the Tiwai Point smelter facing potential closure.

New Zealand shares were broadly stronger, joining the upbeat mood across Asia. SkyCity Entertainment Group hit a seven-week low as a fire atop the firm's new international convention centre raged throughout the day.

New Zealand shares edged lower as global investors were unnerved by the uncertainty over the Brexit outcome and a slowing pace of growth in China. Tourism Holdings dropped to a two-month low.

New Zealand shares fell, led by blue-chip stocks such as Meridian Energy and A2 Milk Co, as weaker than expected Chinese growth weighed on Asian markets.

New Zealand shares fell, led by Pushpay Holdings, as the payments app developer got dragged down by pessimistic analyst reports on ASX software firms Wisetech Global and Afterpay.

New Zealand shares rose for a fourth day, with Restaurant Brands New Zealand among the strongest performers after the fast-food operator gave upbeat guidance for its annual earnings.

New Zealand shares rose, as Fisher & Paykel Healthcare extended its run after raising earnings guidance yesterday on an earlier than expected US regulatory approval.

New Zealand shares rose, led by a strong recovery in Sky Network Television after the pay-TV operator all-but secured rugby broadcasting rights in a deal that will also bring NZ Rugby on as a substantial shareholder.

New Zealand shares started soft but ended stronger as Sky Network Television pared back some of yesterday’s losses amid speculation it's won the rights to broadcast All Blacks and Super rugby matches.

New Zealand shares fell as Sky Network Television was routed by the loss of its rights to broadcast domestic cricket matches, the stock slumping to an all-time low in heavy trading.

New Zealand shares fell as fears over the US-China trade war re-emerged and weighed on investor confidence across the region. The Fonterra Shareholders' Fund's recent rally also took a breather.

New Zealand shares joined a rally across Asia as investors were more optimistic about the upcoming trade negotiations between the US and China.

New Zealand shares rose in quiet trading, led by Fonterra Shareholders' Fund units which hit a four-month high as investors and suppliers take some confidence in the dairy processor's new strategy.