RBNZ Governor Orr speaking at the top of the hour - live link

RBNZ media conference on its monetary policy statement is due at 0300 GMT / 2300 US Eastern time.

Live link here

The news:

• Reserve Bank of New Zealand leaves cash rate on hold at 5.5%, as widely expected

NZD jumped:

• NZD jumps after RBNZ raises its path ahead for rates, suggests later cuts