Wellington, Feb 16 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar fell today in the face of unrelenting gloom about the global economy.

Wellington, Feb 16 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar started the week slightly down on the greenback on the back of poor figures last week, while more data this week may not improve things. The NZ dollar was worth US52.34c at 8am today down from US52.45c at 5pm on Friday.

Wellington, Feb 5 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar put in a firm performance on the last day before a holiday weekend after employment data didn't scare investors too much.

Wellington, Feb 5 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar had a bumpy night ahead of the release of December quarter unemployment figures. Around 8am the kiwi was buying US50.78c, having ranged overnight between about US51.50c and US50.20c.

Wellington, Feb 4 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar closed around where it opened today but put some moves in during the session ahead of key unemployment data tomorrow.

Wellington, Feb 4 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar dipped during the night but held around US50.10c, then strengthened during the early morning to above US51c by the local market open.

Wellington, Jan 30 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar was the lowest it has been for six years today as the US dollar climbed and as Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard signalled further interest rate cuts.

Wellington, Jan 23 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar traded steadier against the greenback overnight after the big plunge in the first half of the week.

Wellington, Jan 21 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar fell to its lowest level against the greenback in nearly seven weeks, hurt by yesterday's fall in inflation and declines on world stock markets.

Wellington, Jan 19 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar made small gains against major currencies today, continuing its mild recovery after last week's plunge. By 5pm the kiwi was buying US55.37c from US55c around 9.30am today and US54.70c at 5pm on Friday.