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New Sky chief executive Martin Stewart has already cleaned out the senior management team, and switched focus to streaming. Now rank-and-file staff are in the spotlight. Photo / Doug Sherring

BUSINESS

Job cuts at Sky: Up to 250 roles could be affected

18 Sep, 2019 6:29pm
4 minutes to read

Sweeping changes ahead for a broadcaster still staffed for its satellite TV heyday.

Beauden Barrett in action against Tonga on the eve of the Rugby World Cup. Photo / Photosport

BUSINESS

RWC Q&A: A couch potato's guide to watching the tournament

18 Sep, 2019 10:34am
5 minutes to read

Get set to stream - or take full advantage of the free and live stuff.

Consumer's Jessica Wilson says the Consumer Guarantees Act covers

BUSINESS

Watchdog lashes Noel Leeming's new 'Protection' plan

17 Sep, 2019 6:28pm
3 minutes to read

Consumer says you're probably already covered by your home and contents policy.

The Den's chairperson and manager, Phillipa Morrison, says

BUSINESS

Chathams get free Rugby World Cup streaming

17 Sep, 2019 11:30am
3 minutes to read

Remote island may have better RCW coverage than parts of rural NZ.

Joan Withers: the TVNZ and Stuff veteran is taking another stab at media. Photo / Jason Oxenham

BUSINESS

Joan Withers joins Sky board as shakeup continues

17 Sep, 2019 9:00am
3 minutes to read

TVNZ and Fairfax veteran takes another stab at media.

Line Of Duty stars Martin Compston, Keeley Hawes and Vicky McClure. Photo / BBC

BUSINESS

The 'Netflix for Anglophiles' launches in NZ

17 Sep, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

"Britflix" for $7.99 per month. How it stacks up.

RedShield co-founder, chief executive and major shareholder Andy Prow. Photo / Mark Mitchell

BUSINESS

Cybersecurity company RedShield's $14m raise finds a local backer

16 Sep, 2019 7:00pm
4 minutes to read

Wellington-based startup raises money at $64m valuation.

Norwich City's Ben Godfrey, left, battles for the ball with Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus during their English Premier League clash at Carrow Road. Photo / AP

BUSINESS

Spark Sport close to a clean sheet - but hit by Man U snag

16 Sep, 2019 11:22am
3 minutes to read

And when we'll see full replays for Rugby World Cup games.

Some rugby fans may have to head to their local to catch the action. Photo / Getty Images

BUSINESS

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

14 Sep, 2019 8:35am
19 minutes to read

A field guide to the wonderland beyond traditional TV.

Cityhop CEO Ben Carter, Green small busines and local government spokes person Chlöe Swarbrick and Cityhop founder Victoria Carter. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Car-share companies bulk up with millions in Crown funding, but face AT roadblock

14 Sep, 2019 8:24am
7 minutes to read

Car share wars heat up.

Twitter chief executive Jack Dorsey with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern during their September 9 meeting at Parliament. Photo / @Jack

BUSINESS

Six months on: How social media has changed since Chch shootings - and what hasn't

13 Sep, 2019 5:39pm
5 minutes to read

Social networks put a number of safeguards in place but have resisted sweeping changes.

Using Google Translate on a smartphone. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

Spark reveals big numbers around its Kupu app

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

Four clever apps for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.

BUSINESS

Kogan goes hot pink after Spark legal threat

12 Sep, 2019 6:54am
4 minutes to read

Founder takes his typical tongue-in-cheek approach to legal spat.

Apple CEO Tim Cook delivers the keynote address during his company's event at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, with the new three-camera iPhone 11 Pro looming behind him. Photo / Getty

BUSINESS

Top 3 takeaways from Apple's big event

11 Sep, 2019 6:03pm
3 minutes to read

Wot no 5G?, Apple Watch hitch, entertainment going global

Apple Arcade will let you play one of 100 games, online or offline, on multiple devices. An $8.99/month fee covers all-you-can-eat gaming. Photo / Apple

BUSINESS

Apple launching Arcade - a 'Netflix for gaming' - in NZ

11 Sep, 2019 10:11am
4 minutes to read

All-you-can-eat service launching September 20.

BUSINESS

Apple TV+ streaming launching in NZ: How it stacks up

11 Sep, 2019 7:28am
4 minutes to read

New service will take on Netflix, Disney+ and more.

Vodafone NZ CEO Jason Paris CEO Vodafone NZ:

BUSINESS

Vodafone promises 'X Squad' will tackle worst customer woes

10 Sep, 2019 6:05pm
4 minutes to read

Telco makes $10m investment in team members who will "own" your problem.

All Black Sevu Reece in action during the All Blacks' 92-7 win over Tonga. Photo / Dean Purcell

BUSINESS

Sky trolls Spark with rugby streaming stats

10 Sep, 2019 6:03pm
5 minutes to read

PLUS: Where to find the 14 free Rugby World Cup games

BUSINESS

Six months on, Christchurch mosque shooting video still on Facebook

10 Sep, 2019 7:00am
2 minutes to read

Efforts to stamp out video continue.

Aroa Biosurgery's Endoform Antimicrobial

BUSINESS

Auckland high-tech wound-care company makes maiden profit, sales double to $24m

9 Sep, 2019 2:11pm
3 minutes to read

A who's who of Kiwi venture capitalists have skin in the game.

BUSINESS

Four clever apps for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

9 Sep, 2019 11:16am
2 minutes to read

AI for Māori Language Week.

The Air Force base at Whenuapai. Photo / Edward Swift

BUSINESS

Whenuapai plan: Luxon should heed Key's warning it's 'foolish'

8 Sep, 2019 11:53am
5 minutes to read

Air base stance could complicate Luxon's political ambitions, local politician claims.

CBD-infused beers are the Next Big Thing in craft brewing in the US. Photo / JustBeer

BUSINESS

Cannabis infusions and other craft beer trends that could be heading for NZ

8 Sep, 2019 9:14am
6 minutes to read

Portland expert on glitter beers, green beers and more.

Plexure boss Craig Herbison has hired 60 staff so far this year and is looking for another 50. Photo / Dean Purcell

BUSINESS

Big Mac app: Kiwi's new tech for McDonald's orders

7 Sep, 2019 9:32am
8 minutes to read

Mobile marketing startup goes on hiring spree.

South Africa's Handre Pollard. Photo / Photosport

BUSINESS

Spark Sport says record numbers watched RWC warmup

7 Sep, 2019 8:37am
3 minutes to read

A successful trial, though the telco won't say for how many.

BUSINESS

Tex rising: Sky's sweeping management shakeup continues

6 Sep, 2019 5:57pm
3 minutes to read

Some moving up, some moving sideways, some moving out.

Super Rugby action: David Havili of the Crusaders runs in a try after a mistake from Chase Tiatia of the Hurricanes. Photo / Photosport

BUSINESS

The eye-watering deal to keep the All Blacks on Sky

6 Sep, 2019 5:45pm
7 minutes to read

Crunch time is coming.

Ryan Gosling in First Man, one of the movies available on Neon.

BUSINESS

Streaming wars: Sky slashes Neon pricing - how it stacks up

4 Sep, 2019 5:50pm
7 minutes to read

New Sky TV boss is making good on his promise to make Neon more competitive.

Ditched All Black Liam Squire during the Bledisloe Cup Rugby Test at Nissan Stadium, Yokohama, Japan. Photo / Kenji Demura / Photo Sport

BUSINESS

How close is Spark Sport to being axed? Five key issues

3 Sep, 2019 6:26pm
7 minutes to read

Time is running out for the telco-turned-broadcaster.

Kogan Mobile launched in New Zealand today. Will you make the switch? Photo / 123RF

BUSINESS

New super cheap mobile firm launches in NZ: How its prices stack up

3 Sep, 2019 6:05pm
4 minutes to read

How Kogan Mobile's prices stack up after NZ launch today. Will you make the switch?

Amazon's Echo Plus smart speaker, controlled by the company's Alexa virtual assistant. Photo / 123rf

BUSINESS

40% of Kiwis worried about devices listening in. How to take control

3 Sep, 2019 8:05am
6 minutes to read

The paranoia is perfectly justified.

Liverpool players swarm Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane during the UEFA Champions League final on June 1. Photo / Getty

BUSINESS

Football: Sky signs four-year deal with beIN Sports

2 Sep, 2019 1:35pm
3 minutes to read

Fans caught in the middle as Spark and Sky split soccer rights.

Brendon Burns during his time as Christchurch Central MP for Labour. Photo / Simon Baker

BUSINESS

Chorus in High Court, accused of ripping off consultancy's ideas

2 Sep, 2019 11:12am
5 minutes to read

Emails released through discovery reveal colourful insults.

For some, another frustrating weekend. Photo / Getty

BUSINESS

Three weeks out from Rugby World Cup: More trouble for Spark Sport

2 Sep, 2019 7:25am
3 minutes to read

Three out of four weekends suffer glitches.

Parkable co-founder and chief executive Toby Littin describes his company as

BUSINESS

'Airbnb for parking' startup raises $5m from Spark

31 Aug, 2019 8:25am
4 minutes to read

Series A round values the Auckland startup at $36m.

For an extra fee, you'll be able to request a quiet ride.

BUSINESS

Uber NZ launching Comfort trial next week

30 Aug, 2019 1:26pm
2 minutes to read

Would you pay more for a less chatty driver?

Virgin Australia's meditation flight. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

'This is your captain shutting up': Airline cuts annoying in-flight announcements

30 Aug, 2019 8:37am
2 minutes to read

A sharp contrast with our national carrier.

TVNZ boss Kevin Kenrick sees local content as a

BUSINESS

TVNZ boss outlines three-point comeback plan

29 Aug, 2019 6:28pm
4 minutes to read

Broadcaster plans 26 per cent increase in spending on local production.

Departing Chorus chief executive Kate McKenzie. Photo / File

BUSINESS

500 Chorus staff called into consultation meetings

29 Aug, 2019 6:20pm
2 minutes to read

Half of the company's workforce involved in restructure.

Palo Alto Networks NZ country manager Misti Landtroop, Sir John Key and Palo Alto regional VP Steve Manley at an Auckland City Mission fundraiser. Photo / Supplied

BUSINESS

With Sir John Key onboard, US tech giant goes on NZ push

29 Aug, 2019 6:05pm
3 minutes to read

Company sees 5G upgrades and privacy law changes driving new business.

TVNZ chief executive Kevin Kenrick. Photo / Supplied.

BUSINESS

TVNZ profit tumbles 44 per cent - and the worst is still to come

29 Aug, 2019 8:54am
3 minutes to read

Dividend suspended.

Owen Franks, who was dropped from the All Blacks squad at yesterday's live announcement. Photo/ file.

BUSINESS

Behind the play: Delay dogs Spark Sport's All Blacks squad reveal

29 Aug, 2019 8:19am
5 minutes to read

Plus: a return to full-blooded video; a strike-out with LG TVs.

Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match against Burnley. Photo / Getty

BUSINESS

Spark Sport returns to full HD video - but gets in a jam with LG

28 Aug, 2019 6:30pm
3 minutes to read

Some Spark Sport viewers were not happy with the previous downgraded quality.

Google's new augmented reality directions.

BUSINESS

Google's Maps adds augmented reality - for walking directions that might actually work

28 Aug, 2019 9:07am
2 minutes to read

Feature rolling out for Kiwis today.

New Sky TV chief executive Martin Stewart at his company's full-year result presentation. Photo / Jason Oxenham

BUSINESS

As Disney Plus hunts for local partners, Sky scores upgrades

27 Aug, 2019 6:10pm
6 minutes to read

Pay TV broadcaster now seen as having "a fighting chance" - but there are also new foes.

Huawei NZ's office in central Auckland. Photo / Chris Keall

BUSINESS

NZ boss responds as Huawei Australia hit by mass layoffs

27 Aug, 2019 5:00am
6 minutes to read

Plus more on that leaked letter and Little's "don't heavy me" response.

More than 200 Kiwis were caught out by romance scams, costing them $7.9 million, in the first three months of last year alone. Photo / 123rf

BUSINESS

Lovestruck Kiwi loses $60,000 to a fraudster - and plans to pay her more

26 Aug, 2019 12:47pm
4 minutes to read

"Ultimately it's his money so it's hard for us to intervene."

Exiting stage left: Chorus chief executive Kate McKenzie. Photo / Peter Meecham

BUSINESS

Chorus profit falls, CEO quits

26 Aug, 2019 8:17am
7 minutes to read

One of the only three women running an NZX50 company exits stage left.

New Spark chief executive Jolie Hodson has plenty of challenges ahead, from how hard to push in sport to a 5G upgrade without 4G partner Huawei. Photo / Jason Oxenham

BUSINESS

New Spark boss takes tamer line on sport

24 Aug, 2019 8:37am
14 minutes to read

Telco's new boss on streaming, Huawei and 5G, and the cable wars.

BUSINESS

Analyst's bold punt on Sky TV as shares hit record low

23 Aug, 2019 5:45pm
7 minutes to read

Shares dive to record low as dividend axed, but analysts see some positives.

Vocus NZ chief executive and Vocus Group executive director and wholesale chief executive Mark Callander. Photo / Leon Menzies

BUSINESS

Solid full-year result for Vocus NZ

23 Aug, 2019 5:42pm
3 minutes to read

Owner of Orcon and Slingshot makes gains.

BUSINESS

Sky TV shares dive as dividend axed

22 Aug, 2019 8:15am
5 minutes to read

Huge loss on write-offs. Sub numbers up on streaming gains - but less money per sub.

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

BUSINESS

Huawei NZ added to US export ban list

22 Aug, 2019 7:37am
4 minutes to read

Good news and bad news for the Chinese telecommunications giant.

BUSINESS

Buried in report: Is this the amount of Spark's sports rights splurge?

21 Aug, 2019 6:28pm
4 minutes to read

A costly fight with Sky lies ahead.

Spark's new chief executive Jolie Hodson. Photo / Doug Sherring

BUSINESS

Spark shares jump as profit rises

21 Aug, 2019 8:39am
6 minutes to read

Revenue flat but expenses fall; a Southern Cross Cable dividend warning.

The new Generation 3 Lime e-scooter (foreground) with the current G2.5. Photo / Michael Craig

BUSINESS

Lime 'juicers' feel the squeeze: Problem with new super-sized scooters

20 Aug, 2019 6:35pm
6 minutes to read

Riders love the new Lime. Juicers, not so much.

Blues winger Rieko Ioane in Super Rugby action against the Chiefs on May 18. Photo / Photosport

BUSINESS

Keall: Why Sky TV's bold Rugby Pass play is the proverbial game-changer

20 Aug, 2019 6:12pm
7 minutes to read

Turning rugby into a global earner; RugbyPass boss updates on subscriber numbers.

Vodafone NZ boss Jason Paris and technology director Tony Baird demo a 5G

BUSINESS

GCSB gives Vodafone the green light for 5G

20 Aug, 2019 9:17am
3 minutes to read

Decision comes on heels of Huawei threat to leave NZ.

Taking the midnight rocket Mahia: Rocket Lab's eight successfull launch. Photo / Sam Toms.

BUSINESS

Watch: Rocket Lab's midnight launch for US Air Force a success

20 Aug, 2019 6:17am
3 minutes to read

Kiwi-American company's eight mission - and what's next.

BUSINESS

Former advisor to the PM's department promotes 5G conspiracy theories

19 Aug, 2019 4:13pm
4 minutes to read

Here we go again.

The new Lime G3 (left) side-by-side with the G2.5. Photo/ Michael Craig

BUSINESS

New super-sized Lime scooters to hit Auckland

19 Aug, 2019 11:40am
4 minutes to read

Re-modeled scooter gets a whirl on the Auckland waterfront.

BUSINESS

Spark Sport suffers Premier League glitch - for second weekend in a row

19 Aug, 2019 7:38am
5 minutes to read

PLUS: Sky Sport reveals streaming numbers.