The price for hard coking coal has plummeted US$45/tonne since peaking at US$310/tonne last month.

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 ahead of a speech by Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler.

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.

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.

ERoad, the logistics and fleet management company, turned to a first-half loss even as revenue rose.

Sealegs, the amphibious vehicle maker, says increased margins have helped counter soft sales in Australia and Europe.

The New Zealand dollar was little changed, having earlier risen above 71 US cents as crude oil led gains.

NZ shares were mixed as Orion Health Group plunged following its first-half results, while Sky Network Television and Contact Energy gained.

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

OceanaGold Corp, owner of New Zealand's biggest gold mine at Macraes, is to delist from the NZX at the end of the year to reduce compliance costs.

The kiwi dollar traded at 70.35 US cents from 70.37 cents in New York on Friday.

Just over two weeks into its biggest fight against tax evasion, India's regulatory flip-flops are confusing citizens.

NZ shares rose, pushing the NZX 50 Index to a three-week high as gains in offshore equity markets helped sentiment in the domestic exchange.

Abano Healthcare expects to pay a first-half dividend of between 11 and 16 cents per share.