Wellington, Sept 21 NZPA - Moody's Investors Service says the outlook for the New Zealand banking system is stable, reflecting the country's steady recovery from a mild recession and improved GDP growth.

Wellington, Sept 15 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket was little changed today even though the Australian market pushed higher in defiance of a lacklustre performance by the United States market.

Wellington, Sept 15 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket eased in early trading, after making solid gains yesterday despite mediocre data on retailing and the property market.

Wellington, Sept 13 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar pushed to a five-week peak above US73c today as it continued to be swept along by a surge in global risk appetite but it finished off its best levels.

Wellington, Sept 13 NZPA - ANZ National Bank in New Zealand has appointed David Hisco as chief executive officer effective immediately, replacing Jenny Fagg.

Wellington, Sept 13 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar pushed up through US73c in what was expected to be a quiet start to the week ahead of Thursday's Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) monetary policy statement.

Wellington, Sept 7 NZPA - Generator and retailer Trustpower is considering a $75 million retail bond offer, with up to $25m in oversubscriptions. The proceeds of the seven-year senior bonds will be used to repay debt and for general corporate purposes.

Wellington, Sept 7 NZPA - Goodman Property Trust's manager has completed a $45 million wholesale bond issue, which the company will use to repay bank debt. Goodman NZ announced the planned issue last Thursday, which it said was in response to inquiry from wholesale investors.

Wellington, Sept 6 NZPA - Banks have announced a range of packages to help customers affected by the earthquake in Christchurch at the weekend.

Wellington, Sept 6 NZPA - Banks have announced a range of packages to help customers affected by the earthquake in Christchurch at the weekend.