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.

BP has agreed its second huge deal in days with the energy giant revealing a near $1 billion investment in gas fields off Northwest Africa.

The New Zealand dollar fell below 70 US cents, touching a six-month low in US trading on Friday.

NZ shares rose, snapping five days of decline, with Tegel Group Holdings and A2 Milk Co recovering from being sold off earlier in the week.

NZOG made its final pitch to shareholders to sign off the sale of its stake in the Kupe oil and gas field to Genesis Energy for $168 million.

Hellaby provided first-half guidance for profit of up to $39.5 million, and promised a special dividend if the Bapcor offer fails.

The New Zealand dollar extended its decline after this week's Federal Reserve decision to hike interest rates.

NZ dollar tumbles, swaps, bond rates rise after Fed signals faster pace of interest rate hikes

Australia looks set to follow in the footsteps of Venezuela and India by abolishing the country's highest-denomination banknote.

New Zealand Oil & Gas says it's considering an offer to buy its 27.5 per cent interest in the Tui oil field.

The New Zealand dollar was little changed against the US dollar and reached its highest level this year against the yen.

The AA is advising motorists to shop around for petrol as more oil-producing nations slash production.

The New Zealand dollar gained along with other commodity-linked currencies.

Billing disputes are the main issue for utility customers but the number of those complaining about disconnections is growing.

The New Zealand dollar climbed more than expected and reached a 19-month high versus the euro following the European Central Bank's stimulus extension.

New Zealand shares fell, led lower by Spark New Zealand and Scales Corp, while Orion Health Group rose from its record low.

The New Zealand dollar rose to an 18-month high against a broadly weaker euro.

Concern has been raised after reports that Australia's The Star Entertainment Group wants a merger with SkyCity.

The New Zealand dollar fell as dairy prices rose as expected in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.

The NZ dollar gained on expectations prices will rise in tonight's GlobalDairyTrade auction, adding to the positive story of the domestic economy.

The NZ dollar has risen to the highest level this month suggesting little risk premium has been added for the resignation of John Key.

The New Zealand dollar fell against the greenback after PM John Key said he will step down.

The kiwi dollar has dropped on the news that Prime Minister John Key is resigning.

The kiwi dollar traded at 71.18 US cents as at 8am in Wellington, from 71.40 cents in New York on Friday.

Affable markets boss fixed what was broken but didn't want to overstay his welcome.

NZ shares fell, dragged lower by A2 Milk Co on negative news from an Australian rival, while Fisher & Paykel Healthcare gained after a positive result in court.

NZX, the stock market operator, says it has settled all outstanding matters connected to the litigation by Ralec and neither party will appeal the decision.

Having a fat wallet has taken on a whole new meaning.

The New Zealand dollar rose to a two-week high as the US dollar index extended its slide.