MARKET CLOSE NZ shares rise, led by Air NZ, Infratil, NZOG on ECB optimism

MARKET CLOSE NZ shares rise, led by Air NZ, Infratil, NZOG on ECB optimism
By Hannah Lynch Sept. 6 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand shares rose, led by Air New Zealand, Infratil and NZ Oil & Gas on optimism the European Central Bank is going to act to support the European economy, helping underpin demand for so-called growth assets. The NZX 50 Index rose 23.89 points, or 0.7 percent, to 3693.54. Within the index, 35 shares rose, seven gained and eight were unchanged. Turnover was about $131 million. Air New Zealand rose 3.2 percent to $1.11 and is up about 19 percent this year. The national carrier last week beat esti...