13 Dec, 5:40pm New Zealand shares were mixed in pre-Christmas trading as network operator Chorus continued its rebound and clothing chain Hallenstein Glasson Holdings closed at a two-year low after warning that earnings were under threat from internet rivals

13 Dec, 5:10pm The New Zealand dollar is heading for a 1.1 percent weekly gain against its Australian counterpart as the differing fortunes for the neighbouring economies underscore the divergent track for each country's interest rates

13 Dec, 4:20pm Infratil seeks up to $100 mln in new five-year infrastructure bond

13 Dec, 1:45pm Wool Equities, Primary Wool Coop in tie-up talks as they eye Fonterra success

13 Dec, 1:30pm NZ consumer confidence near four-year high ahead of Christmas retailing