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Spark could have to stump up more than $105 million per year to fully realise its sports streaming ambitions. Photo / Photosport

BUSINESS

Spark Sport: What it will cost to grab more top-tier rights

13 Jul, 2019 8:20am
6 minutes to read

The bloody fight ahead between Spark and Sky.

Black Caps captain Kane Williamson takes a catch to dismiss India's Hardik Pandya of India during last night's resumed ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 semi-final. Photo / Getty.

BUSINESS

Sky TV boss decrees Cricket World Cup final will be free-to-air

11 Jul, 2019 10:18am
2 minutes to read

Door opened to the masses amid jibes from Spark.

Intratil chief executive and Vodafone NZ chairman-in-waiting Marko Bogoievski (left) with Vodafone NZ chief executive Jason Paris. Photo / Supplied.

BUSINESS

Infratil cleared to buy Vodafone NZ, global roaming price hiked

11 Jul, 2019 8:24am
3 minutes to read

Infratil gets to keep its 50% stake in Trustpower with its 100K broadband customers.

BUSINESS

Orion Health spinoff Rhapsody buys US company

11 Jul, 2019 1:00am
3 minutes to read

Pair pledge to retain current NZ headcount.

The investment in Mako Networks seemed like a good idea at the time. Photo / File

BUSINESS

He invested his $2.4m inheritance in a business. Then things went wrong

10 Jul, 2019 6:13pm
7 minutes to read

Ex-directors fight civil action.

Rocket Lab boss Peter Beck no plans to buy a ticket on Virgin Galactic's

BUSINESS

Rocket Lab boss not impressed by Branson's space ambitions

10 Jul, 2019 8:56am
3 minutes to read

Beck not impressed, but a number of other Kiwis will be on board.

BUSINESS

NZ shoppers' interest in Huawei dives - but hope ahead

9 Jul, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Good news and bad news for the Chinese telco giant.

Spark and TVNZ won rights to this year's Rugby World Cup. Photo / Getty

BUSINESS

Spark wants to tackle Sky head-on after World Cup

8 Jul, 2019 4:14pm
8 minutes to read

Sky TV's worst fears confirmed.

Justice Minister Andrew Little says Google is

BUSINESS

Lawyer to Little: Quit sabre rattling and take Google to court

3 Jul, 2019 9:28am
3 minutes to read

Stop barking and start biting, say two local tech industry advocates.

BUSINESS

DeepNudes: NZ expert warns about latest online threat

3 Jul, 2019 6:20am
6 minutes to read

Govt boosts cybersecurity funding amid challenges to security and what we know as reality.

A Wellington man says Netflix has over-charged him around $250 since he joined in 2015. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Man says Netflix over-charged him $250 - and won't refund him

2 Jul, 2019 7:00pm
5 minutes to read

Netflix NZ customer thinks many others could be in the same position.

Huawei could receive a helping hand from the most unlikely person. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Why Trump is Huawei's best friend

2 Jul, 2019 7:53am
3 minutes to read

There are two possible reasons for the President reversing his ban. Neither is good.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson has issed a warning to bank bosses. Photo / Mark Mitchell

BUSINESS

ANZ calls in PR heavyweight as Finance Minister talks tough on banks

1 Jul, 2019 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Ultimatum during early-morning phone conference. ANZ calls in Telecom heavyweight.

The US version of The Office: pulled from Netflix - which paid US$90m a year for the series - because NBC thinks it can make more money putting it on its own streaming service.

BUSINESS

Streaming: NBC's $149m take-back of The Office a danger sign for Sky TV and Spark

30 Jun, 2019 7:35am
3 minutes to read

Why the streaming landscape is descending into chaos.

BUSINESS

Exit interview: Spark boss Simon Moutter on his sports gamble and what's next

28 Jun, 2019 5:50pm
10 minutes to read

Curtains for Huawei, hope for the World Cup, and what's next?

Rocket Lab staff at Mission Control in Auckland keep a real-time eye on preparations at Launch Complex 1 in Mahia. Photo / Dean Purcell

BUSINESS

Rocket Lab delays 'Make it Rain' launch until Saturday

28 Jun, 2019 12:11pm
3 minutes to read

Another controversial payload.

BUSINESS

U2 experiment shows Viagogo plays by different rules in UK and NZ

26 Jun, 2019 8:16am
5 minutes to read

"A big stick is all this company understands."

The Major Events Management Act makes it illegal to resell or

BUSINESS

Facing 1034 complaints, Viagogo boss admits there's room for improvement

25 Jun, 2019 7:01pm
7 minutes to read

Scalping on the government's agenda.

Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner. Photo / Jason Oxenham.

BUSINESS

Eden Park boss's international award, lessons from London

25 Jun, 2019 6:32pm
6 minutes to read

Could a hotel, gym or student hostel help save Eden Park?

New Sky TV chief executive Martin Stewart, pictured in Auckland. Photo / Doug Sherring.

BUSINESS

New Sky TV boss dumps platform upgrade

25 Jun, 2019 6:25pm
4 minutes to read

Key element of predecessor's strategy is killed off.

Vodafone NZ boss Jason Paris says Chorus proposed wholesale unbundled fibre pricing would push up broadband costs by $40 per month for the average punter. Photo / Michael Craig.

BUSINESS

ComCom steps in as Vodafone, Vocus slam 'pathetic' Chorus pricing offer

24 Jun, 2019 2:17pm
4 minutes to read

What's behind the bunfight could end up in the High Court.

BUSINESS

Expert's best-guess at Rocket Lab's secret military payload

24 Jun, 2019 10:00am
8 minutes to read

Two Socom birds onboard for Thursday's launch.

Rocket Lab boss Peter Beck says NZ has a

BUSINESS

Rocket Lab wants to hire another 100 staff in NZ

22 Jun, 2019 8:46am
5 minutes to read

Peter Beck on America's Cup competition as he seeks 100 staff and NZ's "lost generation".

Using YourDrive's app to unlock a rental car. The startup is designed to let car owners rent out their vehicle while they're at work or away. Photo / Supplied.

BUSINESS

Startup lets you rent out your own car by the hour

20 Jun, 2019 6:19pm
3 minutes to read

New field of peer-to-peer vehicle sharing lets you rent out your car during downtime.

Sunfed Foods co-founder Shama Lee poses with a burger featuring Chicken-Free Chicken. Photo / Supplied.

BUSINESS

Chicken-free Chicken maker Sunfed invades Australia

20 Jun, 2019 7:37am
3 minutes to read

Take that, James Cameron. Fake meat maker gets a real deal with a major supermarket chain.

BUSINESS

Pushpay lifts earnings guidance, hunts for female director

19 Jun, 2019 6:10pm
7 minutes to read

Shares bounce. NZSA takes stand against director Peter Huljich.

Peter Huljich and his family interests own almost 22 per cent of Pushpay. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Pushpay election: Why NZSA will vote against Huljich

19 Jun, 2019 9:34am
5 minutes to read

"Controversial activities" of Peter Huljich's KiwiSaver scheme noted.

2degrees says Spark is using its free Rugby World Cup offer to lock out rivals.

BUSINESS

2degrees slams Spark over Rugby World Cup

19 Jun, 2019 7:23am
4 minutes to read

Free offer being used to lock out competitors.

The changes continue under new Sky boss. Photo/File.

BUSINESS

Sky TV axes Rugby Channel amid sports shake-up

18 Jun, 2019 6:16pm
3 minutes to read

"Hugely expanded" lineup on the way.

Privacy Commissioner John Edwards says a

BUSINESS

NZ watchdog sees holes in Google's new privacy controls

18 Jun, 2019 6:10pm
3 minutes to read

New features put you in the driving seat - but why did they take so long?

The Abel Tasman beach kept in public hands by a Givealittle campaign, which raised more than $2m and prompted the government to come on board. Photo / File.

BUSINESS

Ready to give a lot? Spark Foundation selling Givealittle

18 Jun, 2019 3:56pm
2 minutes to read

Second asset to go on the block.

Staff at Rocket Lab's assembly plant in Auckland. Photo / @RocketLab.

BUSINESS

Rocket Lab prepares to launch US Special Ops satellites

18 Jun, 2019 12:39pm
3 minutes to read

Launch window opens June 27.

BUSINESS

NZ's Soul Machines creates world's first AI social media influencer

18 Jun, 2019 7:46am
2 minutes to read

She looks real and sounds ... like a robot.

Rugby World Cup disappointment for Vocus and Vodafone.

BUSINESS

Vodafone, Vocus pull out of re-sale talks as Spark makes RWC free for customers

17 Jun, 2019 1:47pm
6 minutes to read

Feel-good, cooperative approach is strained to breaking point.

Vocus director and head of its NZ operations Mark Callander. Photo / Leon Menzies.

BUSINESS

Vocus shares dive 30 per cent as AGL walks

17 Jun, 2019 12:35pm
3 minutes to read

Fourth bid for the owner of Orcon and Slingshot falls over.

Some rural rugby fans may have to head to their local to catch the Rugby World Cup. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Rugby World Cup to Netflix: The idiot's guide to streaming

15 Jun, 2019 2:52pm
19 minutes to read

A field guide to the wonderland beyond traditional TV.

Bay Dreams, which drew about 30,000 people to Mount Maunganui in January, was one of three NZ festivals that have used Ticket Fairy during its trial phase. Photo / George Novak.

BUSINESS

Kiwi entrepreneur backs startup taking on Ticketmaster, Ticketek

15 Jun, 2019 2:50pm
6 minutes to read

Ticket Fairy's cunning plan to gain market share.

Social network still struggling to stamp out the clip. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Facebook still struggling to stamp out accused gunman's clip

14 Jun, 2019 9:16am
5 minutes to read

Social network still struggling to stamp out the clip.

BUSINESS

Sacked JB Hi-Fi sales star wants more than his $66K compo

13 Jun, 2019 6:15pm
4 minutes to read

The retail giant is not keen.

With limited slots for UFB installs available between now and Rugby World Cup kick-off, the advice is to get in quick to avoid disappointment.

BUSINESS

RWC fibre jam: Chorus can only connect 50,000 before kickoff

12 Jun, 2019 6:35pm
6 minutes to read

"There's a real risk that rugby fans will miss out," Enable says.

A still from the fake Mark Zuckerberg clip posted to Facebook-owned Instgram.

BUSINESS

Artist creates deep-fake video of Mark Zuckerberg

12 Jun, 2019 8:16am
3 minutes to read

NZ experts have contrarian take.

Vocus Group executive director Mark Callander is in the now-familiar situation of facing a possible takeover. Photo / Leon Menzies

BUSINESS

Fourth time the charm? Energy giant bids for Slingshot, Orcon owner

12 Jun, 2019 6:21am
3 minutes to read

Here we go again.

The 98-inch model on display. Photo/File.

BUSINESS

Harvey Norman is selling a TV for $80K. Is it worth it?

11 Jun, 2019 8:04am
6 minutes to read

A 98-inch monster featuring 8K - the Next Big Thing in TV technology.

Flamingo will release a small number of scooters onto Auckland streets this week, then have a mass launch in the last week of July.

BUSINESS

Lime exec sledges 'risky' Kiwi newcomer Flamingo, founders bite back

10 Jun, 2019 1:56pm
5 minutes to read

21 year-old co-founders give as good as they get.

Flamingo cofounders Jacksen Love and Nick Hyland. Photo / Supplied.

BUSINESS

Lime's stealth price hike makes it costlier than e-scooter newcomer Flamingo

10 Jun, 2019 9:23am
3 minutes to read

Watchdog raises questions about Lime's under-the-radar price rise.

BUSINESS

Inside Vodafone's restructure and what comes next

8 Jun, 2019 8:46am
15 minutes to read

A tricky decision about the Rugby World Cup, infrastructure-sharing and more.

Treasury Secretary Gabriel Makhlouf. Photo / Greg Bowker.

BUSINESS

Asking for Makhlouf, Can you be fired if you're already leaving?

7 Jun, 2019 5:59pm
2 minutes to read

And if Makhlouf is pushed out, will he still have to cooperate with the investigation?

BUSINESS

Vodafone NZ hikes global roaming cost by 40%

4 Jun, 2019 4:36pm
3 minutes to read

Some customers will be able to claim a refund.

Huawei's headquarters in the Auckland CBD. Photo / Chris Keall.

BUSINESS

Profit dips at Huawei NZ

4 Jun, 2019 10:43am
3 minutes to read

Vodafone NZ rules the company out of its 5G upgrade plans.

Dr Jean Weigert, radiologist of The Hospital of Central Connecticut using Volpara Solutions software. Photo / Supplied.

BUSINESS

Kiwi med-tech Volpara buying US rival for $22m

4 Jun, 2019 10:03am
3 minutes to read

A big American play for the Wellington-based maker of breast screening software.

Sir John Key at the Olympic Gala Dinner at Sky City Convention Centre in December 2018. Photo / Norrie Montgomery.

BUSINESS

ANZ resignation call: Knighthood puts target on Key's back

2 Jun, 2019 1:31pm
3 minutes to read

15 years ago, it would have helped. But now the 'Sir' puts a larger target on Key's back.

Horizontal directional drilling rig used to make ready for the installation of UFB. Photo / File (In no way associated with Clearvision)

BUSINESS

Blacklisted but Council sticks with fibre contractor

2 Jun, 2019 11:02am
5 minutes to read

A union argument is co-opted by Enable chief executive Steve Fuller.

A still from the video in which The North Face and its ad agency brag about manipulating Wikipedia and Google.

BUSINESS

The North Face apologises for Wikipedia stunt

2 Jun, 2019 9:42am
3 minutes to read

Kiwi commentators critical.

Chorus sub-contractor Clearvision was fined $72,600 for underpaying staff and poor record keeping. Photo / File

BUSINESS

Chorus suspends sub-contractor from UFB following $73K fine

31 May, 2019 5:52pm
5 minutes to read

E Tu union says contracting industry is "being sent a clear message to clean up its act".

BUSINESS

Chorus sub-contractor fined $73K for exploiting workers

31 May, 2019 2:30pm
4 minutes to read

Union weighs in.

Intratil chief executive Marko Bogoievski (left) with Vodafone NZ chief executive Jason Paris. Bogoievski will become Vodafone chairman if the deal is approved. Photo / Supplied.

BUSINESS

Will Vodafone NZ's $3.4 billion sale get the green light?

31 May, 2019 11:00am
5 minutes to read

ComCom releases issues paper around the merger.

Deloitte cyber and privacy lead Anu Nayar. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

'Meagre' cyber-security spend puts goals at risk

31 May, 2019 5:00am
5 minutes to read

GCSB and SIS get larger funding boost, but scepticism over where it will be spent.

BUSINESS

Budget 2019 leak: Did the Nats break the Crimes Act? Lawyer's verdict

30 May, 2019 10:40am
9 minutes to read

Experts split on whether the Crimes Act was breached.

BUSINESS

Bad Timing Dept: Treasury tries to hire a web editor

30 May, 2019 7:44am
2 minutes to read

Think you could run the agency's website better? Here's your chance!

Parkable co-founder and chief executive Toby Littin in Auckland in May, 2019. His company recently expanded into Australia and is about to push into China. Photo / Dean Purcell

BUSINESS

Monetise-your-carpark startup Parkable pushes into China

29 May, 2019 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Its secret weapon for cracking China.

Now hiring: Vend chief engineer Ben Gracewood, HR head Shirvani Mudaly and chief executive Alex Fala. Photo / Cole Slawson.

BUSINESS

Kiwi tech company wants 125 new staff

28 May, 2019 6:13pm
4 minutes to read

Retail software company on push to hire 125 staff.

Grant Straker in the Straker office in Gisborne - where his company relocated some of its operations after asking Auckland staff if they wanted a more affordable location. Photo / Michael Craig.

BUSINESS

Straker Translations shares jump after it beats prospectus forecasts

28 May, 2019 2:42pm
3 minutes to read

Software company plans to continue acquisition spree.