Wellington, Sept 8 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar eased slightly today as equity markets weakened on renewed fears about the strength of European banks.

Wellington, Sept 8 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar was weaker this morning as enthusiasm for the currency dropped with renewed concerns over the European economy.

Wellington, Sept 7 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket posted a 1 percent gain today despite a lack of corporate news, as investors continued to digest the implications of Saturday's large Canterbury earthquake for businesses and the economy.

Wellington, Sept 7 NZPA - Events across the Tasman -- a no-change in interest rates and an expected decision about the Australian government -- pushed the New Zealand dollar higher in a late run against its Australian counterpart.

Wellington, July 26 NZPA - Prime Minister John Key says it would be a surprise if Australia's Liberal Party proposal to drop migrant numbers applies to New Zealanders.

Wellington, July 23 NZPA - Relations between Australia and New Zealand are not likely to be damaged following the leak of a diplomatic cable between the New Zealand High Commission and Canberra and the New Zealand Government, says a former diplomat.

Wellington, July 22 NZPA - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is looking into reports that a confidential diplomatic cable was leaked to an Australian newspaper. The cable, from the New Zealand High Commission in Canberra to the Government, was obtained by The Australian newspaper.

Wellington, July 22 NZPA - The Government is refusing to comment on reports that a confidential diplomatic cable was leaked to an Australian newspaper. The cable, from the New Zealand High Commission in Canberra to the Government, was obtained by The Australian newspaper.

Wellington, July 15 NZPA - At least six boatloads of asylum seekers have considered heading for New Zealand in the past year, and those who don't believe a ship could one day reach these shores are "deluding themselves", Prime Minister John Key says.

Wellington, July 9 NZPA - As Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard faces political criticism at home over her handing of a proposal for an offshore asylum seekers processing centre, Prime Minister John Key says it's an idea that needs more work.