New Zealand shares joined a global rally, as the local outlook for low interest rates added tailwind to broader optimism among investors that the US and China will compromise on their trade stoush. China-focused exporter A2 Milk led the local market higher.

New Zealand shares fell as infrastructure investor Infratil flagged it will raise new equity to help fund its share of the $3.4 billion takeover of Vodafone New Zealand.

New Zealand shares rose in quiet trading, with Trustpower hitting a record after declaring a special dividend at today's earnings result. Fonterra fund units rose on the sale of its Tip Top business.

New Zealand shares dipped from a record as the uncertain outcome of the US-China trade talks weighed on investor sentiment.

New Zealand shares rose for a third day as the Reserve Bank's rate cut provides another tailwind to the stock market. Vista Group International hit a record.

New Zealand shares staged a late rally as the Reserve Bank's cut to the official cash rate boosted the attraction of companies paying reliable dividends such as Contact Energy and Mercury NZ.

New Zealand shares bounced back from yesterday's Donald Trump-induced slump, as the attraction of stocks paying reliable dividends remains strong in a low-interest rate environment. Meridian Energy, Chorus and Infratil were among the gainers today.

New Zealand shares joined a slump across Asia as US President Donald Trump's tough stance on trade spooked investors. Exporters including A2 Milk and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare were among those sold off.

New Zealand shares fell from a record as investors took advantage of the recent gains. Z Energy dropped on an unusually large volume of trading.

New Zealand shares rose as investors welcomed greater clarity on Z Energy's dividend intentions in the first local result of the latest reporting season. Index reweightings from Trade Me Group's pending departure were also a feature.

New Zealand shares sank as muted earnings guidance from SkyCity Entertainment Group and A2 Milk didn't meet investors' expectations. New Zealand King Salmon shed almost a fifth of its value as warmer water left it with more dead fish.

New Zealand shares edged higher in the final day of April trading, capping a 1.8 percent gain for the month that saw the benchmark index cross the 10,000 level for the first time.

New Zealand shares rose as stocks that have been beaten up in recent months - such as Pushpay Holdings and Fletcher Building - attracted interest from investors seeking bargains in a market trading at high valuations.

The S&P/NZX 50 Index fell back below 10,000 after becoming the most expensive across Asia based on forward-looking metrics. Blue-chip stocks including Spark New Zealand, Goodman Property Trust and Ryman Healthcare were among those sold down today.

New Zealand shares extended their gains on the back of improved sentiment in the US. Exporters including Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and A2 Milk benefited from a weaker kiwi dollar.

The S&P/NZX 50 Index broke through the 10,000 level for the first time today, and has climbed about 284 during the past 10 years.