Wellington, Feb 8 NZPA -The New Zealand sharemarket drifted lower today after receiving mixed signals from offshore and as investors wait for Telecom to report earnings on Friday.

Wellington, Nov 10 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket failed to catch a wave of optimism that lifted other markets today, though volume was boosted by a sale of Auckland Airport shares by Infratil.

Wellington, Nov 9 NZPA - A deal unveiled in Australia today will result in a merger of two big players in the life insurance and funds management industries in New Zealand and the loss of the AXA brand here.