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Transpower gives green light for generators to use more water

Consumers could be paid to use less power if the situation deteriorates.

Market close: NZ slide continues as Sky subs dwindle, Fletcher sees grim outlook

Company earnings brought investors back to reality.

Market close: Mercury left high and dry, Synlait unveils recapitalisation plans

Power companies were among the hardest hit as the NZ sharemarket fell for a second day.

Methanex pressured to fill key government gas contract in the midst of supply squeeze

The Government's last-minute gas contract is another sign of deep trouble in the market.

Market close: NZ shares stumble as A2 Milk outlook sours

A2 Milk led the market lower.

Market close: NZX50 posts biggest weekly gain in four years

Investors continue to embrace the prospect of lower interest rates.

Market close: Skellerup rallies on robust earnings as market revels on lower rates

The market is feeling the love from the Reserve Bank decision.

Market close: NZX50 surges as Reserve Bank takes handbrake off economy

The local stock market enjoyed broad-based gains.

Market close: Mixed bag for NZ stocks, micro-cap firms the main gainers

The NZ sharemarket still managed to make a small rise in a slow end to July.

Market close: Broad-based rally for buoyant sharemarket; New Talisman raises capital

The local index posted a gain of more than half a per cent.

Market close: Comvita shares slump after $16.8m loss

Meanwhile, the NZ sharemarket hung in with a small fall.

Trump vows to sack SEC boss and end ‘persecution’ of crypto industry

Candidate says he would ensure rules were written by people 'who love cryptocurrencies'.

Market close: NZ sharemarket ends lower on rocky day

However, the local index was able to grind out a gain for the week.

Big Tech says AI is booming - Wall Street is starting to see a bubble

Big Tech's risky bet on future profits.

Market close: Beaten down stocks rally as investors look towards rate cuts

The NZ sharemarket had another strong afternoon.

Market close: Takeover news spurs sharemarket to more than two-year high

The index reached levels last seen in early February 2022.