The New Zealand dollar soared to its highest level since floating in 1985 on the back of record trade figures.
This afternoon the New Zealand/US dollar cross rate breached the $US82.16 mark following the announcement of a $1.11 billion trade surplus for the month of April.
Today’s peak
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