NZ sharemarket edges up as house prices fall

Premium BusinessDesk 14 Oct, 2026 05:40 AM 5 mins to read The housing market has weakened over recent months, shifting from generally flat prices earlier this year to ongoing small price declines, the ANZ says. Photo / NZME The New Zealand sharemarket made a small gain as bond yields softened, but there was further deterioration in the housing market. The S&P/NZX 50 Index recovered from a morning low of 13,648.67 and closed at 13,760.39, up 10.79 points or 0.08%. There were 71 gainers and 63 decliners on the TOP