The New Zealand sharemarket experienced gains on Tuesday, nearing its all-time high point. The S&P/NZX 50 Index rose by 0.8%, closing at 13,992.72 points after briefly hitting 14,018.99 during trading. This increase was largely fueled by strong performance from Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, continuing its positive trajectory. The current record remains at 13,997.18 points, set on August 5th. The market reacted favorably to recent company results and updates, driving the overall positive movement. Investors showed confidence, pushing the index closer to breaching the 14,000-point threshold. The steady climb throughout the afternoon indicates sustained momentum in the New Zealand stock market.