New Zealand shares got an unexpected boost after the Reserve Bank's warning that it may cut interest rates stoked demand for companies with stable dividends. Utilities Meridian Energy and Mercury NZ hit records.

New Zealand shares shrugged off the weak leads from Wall Street overnight as the defensive qualities of companies offering stable dividends found favour with investors. Genesis Energy was among those beneficiaries, hitting a record today.

New Zealand shares joined a global decline as investors sold off equities when long-term US interest rates fell below shorter-dated debt, a technical signal that may indicate an approaching recession. Stocks trading near records, such as Meridian Energy and Contact Energy, fell.

New Zealand shares rose to a record as the prospect of low interest rates for even longer stoked demand for companies offering regular income such as Meridian Energy and Mercury NZ. Synlait Milk extended its recovery from a weak first-half result earlier this week.

New Zealand shares rose after the US Federal Reserve signalled no rate rises there this year and local GDP data came in stronger than many economists had expected.  Auckland International Airport extended its decline from a record, while also shedding rights to its interim dividend.

New Zealand shares fell for a second day, led lower by Synlait Milk after the dairy company reported weaker earnings, disappointing investors who had anticipated another strong result.

New Zealand shares fell from a record in quiet trading. Gentrack led the declines as investors fretted over the Brexit implications for the UK exposed utilities software developer.

New Zealand shares rose to a record in quiet trading as investors digested the latest round of index re-weightings and wait on upcoming earnings. Kathmandu Holdings led the market higher.

New Zealand shares rose in heavy trading as index re-weightings heightened activity in a week that had already been punctuated by some large investors repositioning their portfolios. Gentrack led the market higher.

New Zealand shares rose in heavy trading with Spark New Zealand and Contact Energy attracting some big placements from large investors repositioning their portfolios. Sky Network Television extended its recovery on large volumes.

New Zealand shares fell, with markets weaker across Asia as the uncertainty over Britain's exit from the European Union keeps investors on edge. Fletcher Building dropped as investors remain wary of the construction firm.

New Zealand shares edged up as defensive stocks such as utilities remained attractive to investors in an uncertain global environment. Restaurant Brands New Zealand rose as its suitor declared a partial takeover unconditional.

New Zealand shares fell as uncertainty about the global economy weighed on investor confidence. Sky Network Television dropped to a new low as the pay-TV operator remains out of favour.

New Zealand shares rallied into the 10th anniversary of the longest bull market in share market history, gaining 0.9 percent this week after central banks around the world indicate interest rates will remain low and might go even lower.

New Zealand shares edged higher with gains by utility and real estate yield stocks offsetting a clutch of companies shedding rights to dividends. Restaurant Brands New Zealand gained on its continuing sales growth.

Milford Asset Management's succession plans are continuing as its high-profile investment head Brian Gaynor steps back from the day-to-day management of the fund manager and acting chief executive Mark Ryland has been appointed permanently.