
NZ dollar follows stocks, commodities lower as BoE warns of Brexit risks
By Paul McBeth July 6 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar followed global stock markets and commodity prices lower as the Bank of England highlighted the European Union exit as a key risk to the economy, sapping investors' appetite for risk-sensitive assets. The kiwi f...

NZ dollar little changed vs. Aussie after RBA refrains from signalling more rate cuts
By Paul McBeth July 5 (BusinessDesk) - The New Zealand dollar was little changed against its trans-Tasman counterpart after the Reserve Bank of Australia kept interest rates on hold and disappointed some investors expecting the central bank to pave the way for another cut. ...

NZ commodity prices rise in June, led by seafood, dairy
By Paul McBeth July 5 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand commodity prices rose for a second month in June, led by more seafood and dairy products, although an appreciating kiwi dollar limited those gains in local currency terms. The ANZ commodity price index rose 3.7 percent las...

High Court tells Justice Minister to review first extradition request to China
By Paul McBeth July 5 (BusinessDesk) - High Court judge Jill Mallon has told Justice Minister Amy Adams to have another look at the country's first extradition request to the People's Republic of China for an accused murderer. In the High Court in Wellington, Justice Mallo...