Wellington, Aug 23 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar strengthened against the Australian currency, following the weekend's inconclusive election result across the Tasman then drifted back.

Wellington, March 8 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar rose in response to both domestic and offshore economic data. The big rise was during the weekend after a report showed United States employers cut fewer jobs than expected last month, boosting hopes a US economic recovery is on track.

Wellington, Feb 8 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar ended its domestic session down from its opening level but above a five-month low, close to US68c, it reached on Saturday. Dealers expect US dollar strength and worries about sovereign debt in Europe to be ongoing themes.

Wellington, Oct 27 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar settled around levels it was at a week ago today as the local market returned from a holiday weekend and looked ahead to Thursday's rate decision.

Wellington, Aug 10 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar rose today after bouncing around during the weekend reflecting movements in the US dollar. The NZ dollar was US67.35c at 5pm, up from US66.99c at 8am.

Wellington, Aug 3 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar rose to a 10-month high today but dealers said it was due to a fall in the US dollar. The NZ dollar was buying US66.30c by 5pm, up from US66.08c at 8am and US65.68c at 5pm on Friday.