The kiwi held above 60 US cents as US President Trump talked down the greenback.
The 0.7% increase was above market and Reserve Bank forecasts.
Fletcher Building to produce up to 500 homes a year at new factory.
New Zealand is doing well but others are better in global growth stakes.
The financier’s move comes after it refinanced hefty bank debt last year.
The golf tournament is set for February.
Positive trading update follows maiden profit in the 2019 financial year.
Banks and healthcare companies set pace with higher earnings.
Benchmark whole milk powder was unchanged in latest auction.
Australian regulator consults on changes for the big four banks.
