New Zealand shares were mixed as the prospect of a slowing domestic economy came head-to-head with improved global sentiment.

New Zealand shares rose for a fourth day in five as improving sentiment in global markets encouraged investors back into some favoured sectors.

New Zealand shares outperformed their Australian counterparts as Australia & New Zealand Banking Group kicked off reporting by the 'four pillars' of the banking sector.

New Zealand shares rose in lacklustre trading dominated by Spark New Zealand, which will update shareholders at this week's annual meeting.

New Zealand shares were mixed as weaker than expected earnings from global tech giants spooked investors already wary of over-valued equity markets.

New Zealand shares fell for a fifth day as a rout on Wall Street spread into Asian markets, weighing heavily on growth stocks such as software firms Gentrack and Pushpay.

New Zealand shares fell for a fourth session as Fletcher Building dropped to a six-month low and dairy companies A2 Milk and Synlait Milk remained under pressure.

New Zealand shares fell to a four-month low, with Fisher & Paykel Healthcare among the hardest hit after the breathing mask maker lost the latest round in a wide-ranging patent dispute.

New Zealand shares fell the most across Asia as Z Energy led the market lower for another day amid rising oil prices, growing competition and the threat of increased regulation.

New Zealand shares were mixed as a dip by blue-chips Spark New Zealand, A2 Milk and Contact Energy took the sheen off Restaurant Brands New Zealand's double-digit spike on a takeover bid.

New Zealand shares rose, led by A2 Milk Co, which calmed nervous investors with a strong first-quarter update. Synlait Milk followed suit, albeit on much lighter volumes.

New Zealand shares fell for a second day with Meridian Energy lower as the power company confronts dry conditions, and exporters Comvita and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare faced a stronger kiwi dollar.

New Zealand shares dipped, outperforming many Asian markets, as Fletcher Building aborted its pursuit of Steel & Tube Holdings after its increased offer wasn't warmly embraced by the targe

New Zealand shares ended a nine-day losing streak, with A2 Milk and blue-chip stocks such as Spark New Zealand, Mercury NZ and Auckland International Airport driving the recovery.

New Zealand shares joined Wall Street's rout, falling to a four-month low as investors sold out of growth-orientated stocks against the backdrop of rising US interest rates. A2 Milk Co led the slide, shedding more than a tenth of its value.

New Zealand shares fell for an eighth day as investors remain uncertain about the global economic outlook. Fonterra Shareholders' Fund fell on the milk processor's lower forecast payout to farmers.