Wellington, Nov 27 NZPA - The launch of its products at Sears Hometown stores in the United States in sales following Thanksgiving Day is a big event for Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd.

By Alastair Bull of NZPA Auckland, Aug 17 NZPA - Fisher & Paykel Appliances' board raised some eyebrows today when it announced the appointment of a new director without an election.

Wellington, Aug 17 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket faltered today, along with other markets, and as companies reporting results gave little away about future performance.