The New Zealand dollar was little changed near a two-month high against the British pound.

The NZ dollar fell against the yen, which has broadly strengthened ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration on Saturday.

New Zealand shares rose, with A2 Milk Co and high-yielding stocks such as Contact Energy and Genesis Energy gaining.

The independent directors of Hellaby Holdings now support a takeover bid by Bapcor after the offer was declared unconditional.

The kiwi dollar rose to 59.18 British pence as at 8am in Wellington from 58.44 pence in late New York trading on Friday.

The New Zealand dollar consolidated yesterday after strong gains on the back of a weaker US dollar and British pound.

New Zealand shares fell, led lower by global markets, with ANZ Banking Group and A2 Milk Co down while Vital Healthcare Property Trust gained.

Shareholders who have accepted the offer will receive $3.60 per share within the next 7 days.

The New Zealand dollar made further gains overnight benefiting from a weaker US dollar .

NZD at it's lowest level against AUD since November.

Pushpay says it is on track to reach its ACMR target of US$72 million and breakeven on a monthly cashflow basis by the end of calendar 2017.

Augusta Capital has dropped its High Court proceedings seeking orders requiring listed property investor NPT to call a meeting of shareholders.

The New Zealand dollar fell as the latest data showed the US economy continues to remain in good health.

The New Zealand dollar moved to near-month highs against both the US dollar and the Chinese yuan.

New Zealand shares rose, led by Contact Energy and Mainfreight which hit a record, while Arvida Group and ANZ fell.

The New Zealand dollar rose to a two-month high after the UK's currency was sold off on concerns.

The kiwi traded at 69.60 US cents as at 8am in Wellington from 69.58 cents on Friday in New York.

New Zealand shares were mixed with institutional traders still on holiday.

Maverick shareholder advocate Bruce Sheppard reckons there's lessons for investors from the American Wild West.

Stock market operator NZX is "assessing" Plexure's recent trading after the stock soared 26 per cent a day ahead of an announcement.

New Zealand shares edged lower in light holiday trading, led by Ryman Healthcare and Kathmandu Holdings, while yield stocks Sky Network

The national price of 91 petrol has topped $2 per litre, but with some stations still charging lower prices it pays to shop around.

New Zealand shares rose in abbreviated trading ahead of the Christmas holiday, led by blue-chip stocks including Auckland Airport and Spark.

The New Zealand dollar was little changed as a mixed US data in light pre-Christmas trading.

The New Zealand dollar fell as a stronger US dollar continues to dominate world markets.

Caltex will take over Gull's 77 petrol stations across New Zealand.

The New Zealand dollar fell, dropping back below 69 US cents for a second day.

Intueri's application for an A$6 million uplift in VHF funding has been denied.

The New Zealand dollar briefly fell below 69 US cents for the first time since June, around the time the results of the latest GlobalDairyTrade

The New Zealand dollar dropped to a new six-month low ahead of tonight's dairy auction.