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Facebook has been used to distribute an offensive video game. Photo/Getty Images.

BUSINESS

Chch massacre video game on Facebook

23 May, 2019 8:37am
5 minutes to read

Another disturbing find. PM maintains Christchurch Call will make a difference.

An MBIE report has highlighted phone companies and ISPs' poor service. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Revealed: NZ's worst industry for customer satisfaction

22 May, 2019 6:50pm
3 minutes to read

A pledge, an excuse and where to go for help.

BUSINESS

Chorus hit by 'WACC-a-mole' downgrade

22 May, 2019 11:08am
5 minutes to read

Network operator downgraded as Spark, Vodafone 5G threats to its business loom.

Lime's global head of operations and strategy, Wayne Ting, during his April visit to Auckland. Ting says all forms of transport have accidents, but e-scooters are safer than most. Photo / Dean Purcell

BUSINESS

ACC's e-scooter bill hits new high - but stats back Lime safety claim

21 May, 2019 7:02pm
6 minutes to read

How e-scooters stack up against other forms of transport in the accident claims stakes.

People visit the Huawei stand during the opening of 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) at the Las Vegas Convention Centre this year. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Huawei boss: 'No need to panic and return phones'

21 May, 2019 2:12pm
3 minutes to read

Plus - a report the Trump administration has got cold feet.

A Huawei phone running Google's Android software. Photo / Getty.

BUSINESS

Q&A: What Google ban means for Huawei phones

21 May, 2019 8:11am
6 minutes to read

How the new Cold War hits your handset.

Fooled? A still from a deep fake clip of Barack Obama (see link to video in article).

BUSINESS

Social media 'deep fakes' a risk - but 'lawmakers should leave it alone'

21 May, 2019 6:00am
3 minutes to read

Don't panic and over-react, researchers warn.

Xero founder and director Rod Drury. Photo / File.

BUSINESS

Rod Drury sells $120m block of Xero shares

21 May, 2019 5:10am
3 minutes to read

It's the second major payday for Drury.

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino celebrates after his teams UEFA Champions League semi final win over Ajax. Photo / Getty.

BUSINESS

Kiwi Spurs fan's crazy bid to see his team in the Champions League final

20 May, 2019 2:00pm
5 minutes to read

The agony, the ecstasy and the cramped back seat.

BUSINESS

Jetpack maker Martin Aircraft thuds to Earth

17 May, 2019 5:47pm
3 minutes to read

A terminal spin.

Will there be a repeat of the 2015 success - and will you be able to watch it easily?

BUSINESS

Spark Sport boss Jeff Latch answers readers' questions

17 May, 2019 10:40am
Quick Read

The man under Rugby World Cup pressure fields your questions.

Xero's Sydney-based chief executive Steve Vamos with founder-turned-director Rod Drury. Photo / File.

BUSINESS

Euphoric investors send Xero to record high, but analyst more cautious

16 May, 2019 6:50pm
5 minutes to read

Cloud accounting company finally hits profit in second half.

BUSINESS

'Disgraceful. They've missed the mark massively' - telco on ComCom report

16 May, 2019 6:20pm
6 minutes to read

Watchdog releases preliminary findings from its mobile market study.

Customers told to contact chatbot, among other options. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Call centre stuff-up not related to restructure: Vodafone

16 May, 2019 6:10pm
2 minutes to read

Customers told to contact chatbot, among other options.

Xero CEO Steve Vamos with his predecessor Rod Drury (now a director). Photo / File.

BUSINESS

Xero shares jump to new record as it - finally - hits profit in second half

16 May, 2019 1:33pm
4 minutes to read

Stock surges close to 10 per cent.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg leaves the Elysee Palace after a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on May 10, 2019 in Paris. Photo / Getty.

BUSINESS

Feeble Facebook should have followed YouTube's move

16 May, 2019 7:41am
4 minutes to read

What the social network should be doing.

BUSINESS

Telcos brace for mobile market verdict - and possible new regulation

15 May, 2019 7:09pm
3 minutes to read

Two possible points of focus.

BUSINESS

Who's the biggest? Vodafone, Spark, 2degrees compared

15 May, 2019 6:18pm
4 minutes to read

The 'New Zealand disposal' highlighted.

BUSINESS

Infratil ratings: Analysts sharpen pencils after Vodafone NZ deal

15 May, 2019 11:04am
4 minutes to read

Key difference cited with Z Energy deal.

Telecom/Spark alumni Marko Bogoievski and Jason Paris. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

CEO promises an unshackled Vodafone but investors wary

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

The pros and cons of life beyond Vodafone Group.

A lawyer notes there could be one potential problem with the sale. Photo/Getty Images.

BUSINESS

Vodafone NZ sale: The possible snag in the $3.4b deal

14 May, 2019 9:55am
4 minutes to read

A possible fly in the ointment.

Vodafone NZ has found a buyer. Photo/File.

BUSINESS

Vodafone NZ sold for $3.4b

14 May, 2019 7:21am
6 minutes to read

Deal will let Infratil use the Vodafone brand. Deal will come with a debt mountain.

For Manchester United fans, the streaming fail was a merciful release. Their team lost 0-2 to already-relegated Cardiff. Photo / Getty.

BUSINESS

'Simply isn't good enough': Kiwis refunded after EPL stream crashes on final day

13 May, 2019 3:26pm
4 minutes to read

beIN sorry - $20 sorry - for streaming disaster.

BUSINESS

Football fans fume as beIN Sports' EPL coverage crashes on crucial last day

13 May, 2019 11:45am
3 minutes to read

A bad look for streaming.

Departing Spark director Alison Gerry. Photo / Supplied.

BUSINESS

Sign Infratil-Vodafone deal could be close: director quits Spark board

13 May, 2019 11:09am
3 minutes to read

Departing director cites perceived conflict of interest.

Vodafone NZ chief executive Jason Paris. Photo / Supplied.

BUSINESS

Vodafone NZ bidding war heats up as two new suitors emerge

13 May, 2019 8:18am
4 minutes to read

Three private equity giants now eyeing up Vodafone's NZ operation.

Using a VPN will only result in frustrations. Photo/Getty Images.

BUSINESS

Could this tech hack let you watch the Rugby World Cup for free?

12 May, 2019 8:55am
2 minutes to read

There are a number of fish hooks.

An investment made two decades ago might finally be recouped. Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

Spark's stake in the Vodafone Australia-TPG merger controversy

10 May, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

An investment made two decades ago might finally be recouped.

BUSINESS

Bad blood: 2degrees and Vocus rip Spark over 'broken' World Cup promise

9 May, 2019 6:40pm
5 minutes to read

Too little, too late, companies say.

Richie McCaw and Dan Carter with the Webb Ellis Trophy after the All Blacks won their back-to-back title at Twickenham in 2015. Photo / Photosport.

BUSINESS

Spark Sport RWC earlybird passes go onsale amid wholesale spat

9 May, 2019 9:46am
5 minutes to read

A milestone met, but with some controversy.

BUSINESS

'It's hard to be vulnerable': Kiwi CEO's shock departure

8 May, 2019 6:57pm
7 minutes to read

Heaslip's exit from Pushpay comes as the hot Kiwi tech breaks into the black.

Pushpay co-founder and chief executive Chris Heaslip. Photo / File.

BUSINESS

Kiwi tech star Pushpay breaks into the black, co-founder quits as CEO

8 May, 2019 7:15am
5 minutes to read

Maiden full-year profit reported on sharp revenue rise. New CEO named.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is co-chairing the Christchurch Call summit in Paris on May 15 with French President Emmanuel Macron. Photo / Mark Mitchell

BUSINESS

Where the PM's 'Christchurch Call' summit will fall short

8 May, 2019 6:00am
6 minutes to read

Researcher recommends moves that could push the social media giants into real change.

BUSINESS

Netflix-crazy Easter sees record NZ household data use

7 May, 2019 2:02pm
2 minutes to read

Chorus charts hike in average household data consumption.

Sky TV's new-broom CEO Martin Stewart. Photo / Doug Sherring.

BUSINESS

Sky TV cleanout continues with CTO's exit

7 May, 2019 12:27pm
2 minutes to read

Two newcomers named.

New Sky TV chief executive Martin Stewart has talked up content and streaming. Photo / Doug Sherring.

BUSINESS

Chris Keall: A Sky TV move into broadband: The case against

6 May, 2019 2:16pm
5 minutes to read

Sky's new boss is bracing for major changes. Where they're likely to fall.

Fraught times for Manchester United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who has returned to the club as manager. Photo / Getty.

BUSINESS

Man Utd and why investing in sports teams defies financial logic

6 May, 2019 10:55am
4 minutes to read

The perils of investing in a publicly-traded sports club.

BUSINESS

Noel Leeming loses Apple Watch stoush

5 May, 2019 7:35pm
4 minutes to read

Ruling says retailer has to pay man full refund of $1249.99 for smartwatch.

BUSINESS

Watch: Christchurch startup raises $13m for wall-climbing robots

2 May, 2019 11:00pm
3 minutes to read

Where the money's going.

Auckland man Liam Thompson (27) suffered a broken jaw after his Lime scooter locked up mid-ride, throwing him over the handlebars. Lime says only 0.0095% of riders were affected by the bug, now fixed.

BUSINESS

ACC reveals another big jump in e-scooter claims

2 May, 2019 6:20pm
3 minutes to read

More dental injuries, fractures and dislocations.

The Cat S61 tough phone includes temperature and humidity sensors, plus a laser-based measuring tool and a built-in thermal imaging camera.

BUSINESS

Watch: Cat's S61 tough phone vs a Lime Scooter - and a car

2 May, 2019 6:10pm
5 minutes to read

A maker of bulldozers and work boots tries its hand with a smartphone.

Vodafone NZ chief executive Jason Paris. Photo / File

BUSINESS

'Chaotic mess': Claims Vodafone staff being time-pressured to sign contracts

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

As telco pushes out reorganisation by weeks, union calls it "a chaotic mess".

Richie McCaw and Dan Carter with the Webb Ellis Trophy as they celebrate winning during the Rugby World Cup Final in 2015. Photo / File.

BUSINESS

2degrees lashes out at Spark over Rugby World Cup

1 May, 2019 6:16pm
4 minutes to read

'We'll scratch your back if you scratch ours' arrangement under pressure.

Wayne Ting, global head of operations for Lime Scooters. Photo / Dean Purcell.

BUSINESS

Lime boss opens up: 'We should have done better'

30 Apr, 2019 6:10pm
7 minutes to read

Exec details three measures being implemented to its e-scooter service.

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

BUSINESS

NZ breast-screening software company Volpara surges on US gains

30 Apr, 2019 6:09pm
5 minutes to read

Pending US law change and expanded GE partnership help fuel surge.

Apple, the world's most profitable company, will keep $25 million in NZ taxpayer funding. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Apple to keep $25 million in NZ taxpayer subsidies

30 Apr, 2019 6:06pm
2 minutes to read

The world's most profitable company keeps NZ taxpayer funding.

Apple's iPhone XS Max is one of the phones Spark is supporting with its new eSIM feature - which allows a second account to be easily added with Vodafone or 2degrees if the customer chooses.

BUSINESS

Spark's eSIM lets you add a Vodafone or 2degrees account to your iPhone

30 Apr, 2019 9:53am
3 minutes to read

A long-awaited feature.

The 2019 Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit. Photo / Getty.

BUSINESS

Another glitch: More tech woes plague Spark Sport app

29 Apr, 2019 5:15pm
3 minutes to read

Spark also hit by network problems, with upgrade promised before Rugby World Cup.

Social network alleges fake likes. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

Facebook sues Upper Hutt company for $14m over 'fake' likes

26 Apr, 2019 5:42pm
2 minutes to read

Wellington outfit allegedly sold fake likes, followers and views.

Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Photo / Getty.

BUSINESS

Facebook's new privacy push could enable extremist content, revenge porn - NZ Watchdog

26 Apr, 2019 10:25am
5 minutes to read

The fox in charge of the henhouse.

Olivia Merry of the Black Sticks during the 5-1 loss to Australia. Photo / Getty.

BUSINESS

Spark Sport boss pins blame for hockey stuff-up

26 Apr, 2019 9:08am
3 minutes to read

Hockey fans miss out on the first quarter of the Anzac Day clash.

BUSINESS

Another Kiwi tech company sold offshore

26 Apr, 2019 8:14am
3 minutes to read

High-flying DNA company has been sold to a US-based business.

British Prime Minister and National Security Council chair Theresa May on April 21. Photo / Getty.

BUSINESS

Huawei gets go-ahead for 5G in the UK

24 Apr, 2019 6:02pm
3 minutes to read

Britain follows Germany in defying the US.

The dotcom dream of the 90s is alive in Portland: AskNicely co-founders Aaron Ward (left) and John Ballinger. Ward heads the sales team in the US, while Ballinger oversees product development in NZ.

BUSINESS

From shed to $15m investment: The rapid ascent of Akl startup

24 Apr, 2019 9:00am
4 minutes to read

The business has come a long way from two men in a shed.

New Trade Me CEO Anders Skoe will start late July, becoming the company's third chief executive after founder Sam Morgan and Jon Macdonald.

BUSINESS

Trade Me's new boss: like new owner, he's from offshore

24 Apr, 2019 7:29am
2 minutes to read

New owners - and now a new boss.

BUSINESS

As Ardern preps social media crackdown, gunman's video reappears

23 Apr, 2019 10:14am
8 minutes to read

39 days on, social media sites still struggling to stamp out copies of gunman's video.

Allbirds co-founders Tim Brown and Joey Zwillinger. Photo / Supplied.

BUSINESS

Allbirds imposes a carbon tax on itself

23 Apr, 2019 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Ex-All White's startup gets greener.

Chief executive Jason Paris says he'll update before the end of this month on Vodafone's restructure. Photo / supplied

BUSINESS

The Vodafone move that risks infuriating 150,000 customers

18 Apr, 2019 6:30pm
4 minutes to read

Mail forwarding promised for life - but now switched off.

New Sky TV chief executive and now director Martin Stewart. Photo / Doug Sherring.

BUSINESS

Sky CEO consolidates power with board seat; Macourt likely next to go

18 Apr, 2019 2:40pm
2 minutes to read

Changing-of-the-guard continues.

The man says the experience left him sleepless and irritable. Photo/Getty Images.

BUSINESS

Sleepless, irritable NZ exec awarded $190k

17 Apr, 2019 5:00pm
5 minutes to read

Employer said he was absent without leave. He claimed he'd been left with nothing to do.

BUSINESS

Entrepreneur cheers death of CGT, speculates on replacement

17 Apr, 2019 4:26pm
4 minutes to read

Startup community reacts to shock CGT decision.

BUSINESS

As it asks for cash up front, Spark Sport details refund policy

17 Apr, 2019 6:56am
5 minutes to read

Things could get messy for Spark.