June 10 (Reuters) - Air New Zealand Ltd AIR.NZ :
* Air New Zealand announces sale of 19.98% stake in Virgin
* Under the agreement, Air New Zealand will sell shares held in Virgin Australia at A$0.33 per share
* Following the sale, Nanshan Group will have a shareholding of approximately 19.98% in Virgin Australia
* Entered into a sale & purchase agreement with Nanshan Group in respect of its stake in Virgin Australia
* Was exploring options with respect to its shareholding in Virgin Australia Holdings Limited
* Source text for Eikon