Wellington, May 7 NZPA - Vodafone and Telecom say they have sorted out their scrap over interference between the mobile networks. In a joint statement today the companies said they "have worked together over the last 48 hours to reach a solution to resolve the issues between them".

Wellington, May 7 NZPA - Vodafone and Telecom are reported to be negotiating an agreement over Telecom's new mobile network, after a court hearing yesterday in which Vodafone tried to block the network from launching next week.

Wellington, May 6 NZPA - A High Court judge has reserved his decision in a case in which a former client seeks to take action against insurers for failed financial advisers Vestar.

Wellington, May 6 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket posted modest gains even as worries about the state of US banks eroded sentiment.

Auckland, May 6 NZPA - Vodafone has told the High Court Telecom should be stopped from rolling out its new mobile phone network next week, as it will cause interference to Vodafone customers.

Wellington, May 5 NZPA - The Government has scrapped a proposed compulsory car marking scheme, saying the costs to motorists far outweigh the potential benefits.

Wellington, May 5 NZPA - Vodafone yesterday rejected offers from independent mediators to settle the row over claimed interference from the new Telecom 3G mobile network.

Wellington, May 4 NZPA - A farmer-led lobby group has failed to get a judicial review of Transpower's planned pylon line through the Waikato. New Era Energy sought the review of the Electricity Commission's decision approving the pylons, claiming it was biased.

Wellington, April 23 NZPA - Listed Propertyfinance Group's principal subsidiary Propertyfinance Securities (PFS) has applied for a High Court injunction to temporarily halt its trustee Covenant Trustee Company from being able to appoint receivers.

Wellington, April 22 NZPA - The liquidators of failed Christmas hamper company Mrs Christmas are confident 3500 customers will get their Christmas hampers. Mrs Christmas was placed in liquidation today by the High Court at Auckland.