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

The dollar fell after the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate and signalled a faster pace of hikes in 2017.

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 rose to an 18-month high against a broadly weaker euro.

Takeover target Hellaby hints at possible breakup on its own terms.

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.

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.

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.