The NZ sharemarket lifted today as Fletcher Building announced it had received inquiries from parties interested in buying its businesses.

The S&P/NZX 50 Index closed up 0.33% or 41.51 points, rising to 12,605.93, with 39,702,689 shares changing hands to the value of $139.77 million.

Milford Asset Management's Sam Trethewey explains further.

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The NZ sharemarket lifted today as Fletcher Building announced it had received inquiries from parties interested in buying its businesses.
The S&amp;P/NZX 50 Index closed up 0.33% or 41.51 points, rising to 12,605.93, with 39,702,689 shares changing hands to the value of $139.77 million.
Milford Asset Management's Sam Trethewey explains further.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on Fletcher Building's strong day on the NZX

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There's growing speculation as Labour appears to be mulling over their Reserve Bank policy ahead of the election. 

The previous Labour Government changed the bank's remit, ordering it to focus on keeping inflation low - and ensuring maximum employment. 

The current Government scrapped the changes.

NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan explained what Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds could be considering. 

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There's growing speculation as Labour appears to be mulling over their Reserve Bank policy ahead of the election.&nbsp;
The previous Labour Government changed the bank's remit, ordering it to focus on keeping inflation low - and ensuring maximum employment.&nbsp;
The current Government scrapped the changes.
NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan explained what Labour finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds could be considering.&nbsp;
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Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on Labour mulling over financial policy

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An escalating war is shaking the entire Middle East, with no sign of easing.

US and Israeli forces have bombed more than 2000 targets and killed close to 800 people in Iran, since first launching attacks on Saturday. 

Iran's retaliated with drone attacks US infrastructure in surrounding Gulf States.

The UK, France and Greece are strengthening capabilities around Cyprus, where a British air base was hit. 

US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Donald Trump is expected more US casualties to come from the conflict.

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An escalating war is shaking the entire Middle East, with no sign of easing.
US and Israeli forces have bombed more than 2000 targets and killed close to 800 people in Iran, since first launching attacks on Saturday.&nbsp;
Iran's retaliated with drone attacks US infrastructure in surrounding Gulf States.
The UK, France and Greece are strengthening capabilities around Cyprus, where a British air base was hit.&nbsp;
US correspondent Dan Mitchinson says Donald Trump is expected more US casualties to come from the conflict.
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Dan Mitchinson: US correspondent on the current death toll from the conflict in Iran

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New All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has no doubt New Zealand can win next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia.

The two-time Super Rugby-winning coach is taking over from Scott Robertson less than a year and a half before the showpiece tournament.

Rennie says it will take a power of work and alignment in a short amount of time, but the All Blacks have the goods.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains why Rennie was picked.

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New All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has no doubt New Zealand can win next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia.
The two-time Super Rugby-winning coach is taking over from Scott Robertson less than a year and a half before the showpiece tournament.
Rennie says it will take a power of work and alignment in a short amount of time, but the All Blacks have the goods.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains why Rennie was picked.
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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on Dave Rennie being chosen as the new All Blacks head coach

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Sam Trethewey: Milford Asset Management Portfolio Manager on Fletcher Building's strong day on the NZX

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