Wellington, Oct 6 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket rose as equity markets in many countries rallied in the belief that central banks will do even more to boost struggling economies worldwide.

Wellington, Aug 13 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket posted modest gains from a flat start today against a backdrop of improved regional markets but volume was again light.

Wellington, July 28 NZPA - The sharemarket rose today, led by Telecom and Contact Energy, and reflecting strength in offshore markets on the back of strong US corporate earnings.

Wellington, July 12 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket posted modest gains on very low volume but brokers said it could be an interesting week with the US corporate reporting season getting under way.

Wellington, June 17 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket fell today in line with a trend in Asian markets. The benchmark NZX-50 index closed down 20.857 points, or 0.68 percent, to 3045.719. Turnover was worth $86 million. There were 29 rises and 46 falls among the 114 stocks traded.

Wellington, May 10 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket rallied along with markets around the world today after European policy makers set up massive defences to protect the euro and restore confidence in financial markets.

Wellington, April 23 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket rose modestly today, outperforming many markets in Asia, though volume was thin.

Wellington, March 22 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket managed a small rally today when other markets were weak mostly due to strength in Telecom and Fletcher Building.

Wellington, Feb 15 NZPA - The New Zealand sharemarket ended a fairly quiet Monday session lower, reflecting weak markets offshore and disappointment in the earnings season so far.

Wellington, Dec 22 NZPA - Allied Farmers shares rose today in a market that posted solid gains in the run up to the Christmas holiday break.