New Zealand shares rose as Meridian Energy and MightyRiverPower rebounded from recent lows. Diligent Corp and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare advanced as the kiwi dollar fell. The S&P/NZX 50 Index rose 22.16 points, or 0.4 percent, to 5755.45. Within the index, 25 stocks rose, 15 fell and 10 were unchanged. Turnover was $118 million. Energy companies rallied after coming under selling pressure on concern the possible closure …

The New Zealand dollar rose to a seven-month high against the euro on concern deposit holders in other weak euro-zone nations could face a Cyprus-style hit, spurring a flight of capital. The kiwi climbed to 65.58 euro cents, the highest since August last year, from 65.20 cents at 5pm in Wellington yesterday. The New Zealand dollar traded at 83.70US cents …

The New Zealand dollar is heading for a 0.3 percent weekly decline against the greenback as financial markets hang on the outcome of Greece’s debt negotiations before its 1.6 billion euro loan comes due at the end of the month. The kiwi fell to 68.86 US cents at 5pm in Wellington from 69.08 cents on Friday in New York last week. …