MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall as Mainfreight profit disappoints; Auckland Airport, Freightways drop

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall as Mainfreight profit disappoints; Auckland Airport, Freightways drop
Sophie Boot
By Sophie Boot Nov. 10 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand shares fell, led by Mainfreight after the transport and logistics company posted first-half profit that missed some expectations, weighing on other freight-related companies including Freightways, Auckland International Airport and Air New Zealand. A2 Milk Co and Comvita gained.  The S&P/NZX 50 Index fell 45.09 points, or 0.8 percent, to 6002.8. Within the index, 32 stocks fell, 14 stocks rose, and four were unchanged. Turnover was $138 million. Mainfreight lead the index down with sh...