Health technology stocks advanced 3% at midday Thursday.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (NZE:FPH, ASX:FPH) gained more than 3% in recent trade.

On the flip side, the non-energy minerals sector struggled, shedding more than 1%.

Fletcher Building (NZE:FBU, ASX:FBU) shares fell marginally in recent trade after reporting that Moody's Investors Service confirmed that the ratings firm withdrew its Fletcher Building credit rating effective Thursday.