Mainfreight shares, which have jumped by a third this year, fell after it posted first-half earnings that disappointed some investors.

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Shares in logistics company Mainfreight have rallied after it revealed a 39pc annual profit leap.

Mainfreight said its annual profit of $65.7 million was up nearly 40pc on the previous year.

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