Mark Peterson will take over the reins at NZX full-time effective immediately.

Sharemarket slides, but no sign of market panic after Syria attack.

The S&P/NZX 50 Index fell 45.78 points, or 0.6 per cent, to 7243.75.

Markets in New Zealand fell after the US launched air strikes on Syria.

Exchange traded funds are on a roll worldwide.

The value of trading on NZX's markets fell for a third month in March.

Mark Warminger will appeal a High Court ruling that he manipulated NZ stock markets.

New Zealand shares gained, led by Vista Group International and Xero.

NPT will pitch its tie-up with Kiwi Property Group at a special meeting next month.

Childrens' retailer Pumpkin Patch may have been given a lifeline in the form of a buyer.

Shareholders have overwhelmingly backed plans to sell the firm's Taupo wood processing mill and wind up the business.

AFT Pharmaceuticals raised new funds through a redeemable share issue to fuel international growth.

Fletcher Building is in a trading halt pending a review of the financial performance of its construction division.

Tim Bennett likely received a significant golden handshake on leaving the company.

Restaurant Brands lifted fourth quarter sales 37 per cent to $121.6m.

NZX has appointed Richard Bodman as a director, replacing Alison Gerry who has resigned after five years on the board.

A current and a former employee of logistics and fleet management company Eroad face charges.

Problems with the NZX's trading system has delayed the stock market from opening today.

Both cash trading volumes and the value of trading fell on year on the NZX in February, when the bulk of the country's biggest listed companies announced earnings.

Stock market operator the NZX has released its first in-depth report into how it investigates complaints and enforces rule breaches.

A businessman is out to shake up the NZX, saying he feels the company has become too bureaucratic and is not encouraging new listings.

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

The number of companies listed on the New Zealand sharemarket will continue to shrink this year, according a forecast on the capital

Rubicon and private investors have agreed to buy Tenon's Clearwood for US$55m.

NZ shares gained, with Port of Tauranga, Metlifecare and Contact Energy rising, while stock market operator NZX dropping after posting its earnings.

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

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

Cosmetic and candle company Trilogy has received a price enquiry from NZX following a significant drop in its share price in the last

New Zealand shares rose, with SkyCity Entertainment Group gaining following its first-half earnings while Tower soared 42 per cent on a takeover bid.

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