MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise with intl markets; ANZ, Genesis, SkyCity gain, Steel & Tube drops

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise with intl markets; ANZ, Genesis, SkyCity gain, Steel & Tube drops
Sophie Boot
By Sophie Boot March 17 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand shares rose, following international markets, with Australia & New Zealand Banking Group, Genesis Energy and SkyCity Entertainment Group leading the index. Steel & Tube fell as regulators investigate the manner in which it certified its earthquake reinforcing mesh. The S&P/NZX 50 advanced 10.5 points, or 0.16 percent, to 6,573.46. Within the index, 23 stocks rose, 15 fell and 12 were unchanged. Turnover was $205 million.  The local market lagged behind the rest of Asia on this sessio...