One of the curses of the modern traveller is the need to carry lots of bits of electrical gear.

Jan Cameron has pledged $2 million to fight animal cruelty - and will give cash to anyone who dobs in farmers' cruel practices.

Kathmandu shares have slumped nearly 10pc after the company said profits will be up, but slightly under forecast.

Telecom shares sank to new a low on the NZ sharemarket today, while rises in Fletcher Building, Contact Energy and other leaders helped carry the market higher.

Revenue at the newly-listed Kathmandu rose 27.5pc in the six months to the end of January.

DNZ Property Fund has pulled its plan to list on the sharemarket until next year, citing confusion among shareholders due to a debate in the media.