Pacific Edge surged near a three-year high on its provisional return to Medicare cover.
Exporters A2 Milk and Sanford were the top gainers with the kiwi on track for its worst week since November.
Auckland Airport gained momentum through the day.
Spark and Fletcher’s earnings left investors wanting more.
The local market followed Wall Street futures rather than Australia’s lead.
The A2 Milk Co beat earnings expectations, grabbing record market share in China.
F&P Healthcare tumbles as softer Cochlear sales add to healthcare chill.
Skellerup set a high benchmark for NZ’s earnings season.
CBA surge buoys Australia’s market.
Vulcan led the benchmark higher on its latest broker upgrade.