The New Zealand dollar declined against a stronger British pound after upbeat minutes from the Bank of England’s last meeting, stoking expectations the next move in UK interest rates will be higher. The kiwi dropped to 50.92 British pence at 8am in Wellington, from 51.39 pence at 5pm yesterday. The local currency slipped to 76.60 US cents from 76.81 cents yesterday. …

Former Prime Minister Jenny Shipley wants New Zealand firms to take advantage of her appointment to the board of the Boao Forum, which is made up of global political and commercial leaders, to seek business opportunities in Asia. Shipley was appointed to the board last month at the forum, which is focused on setting up the ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative to …

The New Zealand dollar traded close to parity with the Australian dollar amid speculation weak Australian inflation data today could push it through the historic milestone. The kiwi touched a record against the euro on concern about whether Greece will exit the common currency. The kiwi hit 99.59 Australian cents overnight and was trading at 99.51 cents at 8am in …