Peter and Anya Hutson and James Reeves latest attempt to wrest control of Abano Healthcare has failed.

Shares of Snap have surged 41 per cent in their debut, as this year's most-hyped technology public offering joins the bourse.

Britons are dying because of the Volkswagen emission scandal with dozens killed from fumes travelling across the North Sea from Germany

The New Zealand dollar extended its decline to a seven-week low.

New York Federal Reserve President William Dudley talked up the prospects for US interest rate hikes.

The kiwi increased to 72.17 US cents as at 8am in Wellington from 71.82 cents late yesterday.

New Zealand Refining's annual profit sank 69 per cent from a record a year earlier.

Donald Trump's address before Congress tomorrow Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's talk on Friday are seen as the major events this week.

The New Zealand dollar rose after the US Treasury indicated it would take time for fiscal policy reform to impact the US economy.

Kate McKenzie became the sole woman at the head of an NZX50 company when she started her new job as Chorus chief executive yesterday.

New Zealand Oil & Gas is in talks with prospective partners for the deepwater Barque prospect off Oamaru's coast.

The kiwi may decline if dairy prices fall at tonight's auction and expectations firm for interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.

The New Zealand dollar fell in subdued trading as traders looked ahead to the GlobalDairyTrade auction this week and the release of minutes of the latest Federal Reserve meeting.

The kiwi traded at 71.84 US cents as at 8am in Wellington.

The kiwi may test new multi-month highs against the greenback as optimism about US President Donald Trump's economic policies starts to wane.

Fisheries groups have teamed up to oppose Trans Tasman Resources' second bid to mine iron sands from the ocean floor in New Zealand's Exclusive Economic Zone.

The kiwi rose after stronger-than-expected US inflation figures stoked talk of global 'reflation' which will hasten central bank moves to tighten monetary policy.

The NZD fell after Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen kept open the chance of a rate hike.

NZX annual profit dropped 62 per cent as the stock market operator faced mounting costs from the protracted Ralec litigation.

The New Zealand dollar fell as the greenback reached a three-week high ahead of Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen's Senate testimony.

The New Zealand dollar fell to its lowest level in almost four months against the Australian dollar.

Shares dropped, led lower by Chorus and Vector on regulation news, while A2 Milk Co and Trilogy gained.

The Tower board said the deal would not impact Tower insurance policies or the rights of policy holders.

Hellaby Holdings will delist from the NZX by March 8, after ASX-listed auto firm Bapcor succeeded in its $352 million takeover.

The New Zealand dollar slipped as Federal Reserve Philadelphia president Patrick Harker talked up the chances for an interest rate hike next month.

Harbour Asset Management has sold down its stake in Intueri Education Group.

The New Zealand dollar was little changed above 73 US cents having gained following weak US wage inflation figures.

NZ shares gained, led by A2 Milk Co and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, while Metro Performance Glass plunged after disappointing investors.

NZ dollar continued to ease back ahead of the three-day weekend on signs that a recent rally may be running out of steam.

Solid Energy has announced the closure of the Spring Creek Mine after failing to find a buyer.