Wellington, Jan 29 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket fell for a third consecutive day today as investors continued to be cautious ahead of the reporting season.

Wellington, Sept 14 NZPA - Microsoft chief financial officer Chris Liddell, a New Zealander, today announced a $1.4 million donation of software to childcare charity Barnardos New Zealand.

Wellington, July 27 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket maintained its upward momentum with style today as leading shares posted gains ahead of the profit reporting season.

Wellington, July 27 NZPA - The New Zealand stock exchange continued its rise in early trading as shares in leading stock Telecom gained 5c. Today's early strength follows nine consecutive days of rises which saw the benchmark NZSX-50 index rise 8.2 percent in two weeks.

Wellington, July 24 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket leapt ahead today, following a surge by stocks in the United States on strong corporate profits and rebounding home sales.

Wellington, Jan 23 NZPA - Microsoft New Zealand is not expecting any of the 5000 jobs being cut by parent Microsoft to be in New Zealand.