Latest from Telecommunications

Spark Sport glitch knocks All Blacks out of World Cup

The glitch sends an ominous message to rugby fans.

Sky broadband? New boss hints at move onto Spark's home turf

The shape of 'Phase Two' of Sky's turnaround strategy starts to emerge.

Spark fields 17,000 help requests, warns about 'setup issues' on Saturday night

Telco encourages more customers to test their in-home setup ahead of NZ vs Ireland.

Sky boss describes brutal cricket fight

Stewart makes his excuses for losing cricket. Investors vote for Sanzaar deal.

As crucial vote looms, Sky reveals NZ Rugby must hold shares for up to two years

Shareholders will vote on Sanzaar deal this morning.

'Mad scrum' - why analyst downgraded Sky, despite rugby rights win

The battles ahead against a "hell-bent" Spark.

Rugby rights: Spark did not get to bid

One-sided negotiation revealed.

Spark Sport rivals will want the regulatory blowtorch turned on

2degrees has already gone to the Commerce Commission. Others will likely follow.

Spark, US outfit share spoils as once-hot IPO prospect Wherescape carved up

Software goes one way, staff the other.

Michael Wigley: Important for rugby and economy to give Spark a break

COMMENT: There is so much to gain from changing away from Sky dominance.

Editorial: Spark misfire will affect big picture of streaming

We say: Many subscribers will long remember their first big live-streamed sports event.

Streaming headaches: Spark sure it can win back fans

Telco is confident streaming service will perform well for the rest of the World Cup.

Anatomy of a streaming meltdown: What really went wrong for Spark on Saturday?

Was an international provider really to blame for the World Cup shambles?

Spark boss fronts after streaming fail, service returns to streaming-only

PLUS: Duke's ratings spike, a hardline on refunds.

'Pretty disastrous': Marketing expert on the damage to the Spark brand

Marketing expert Ben Goodale noted that Spark's failure has gone global.

Chris Keall: A huge, possibly mortal blow for Spark's streaming ambitions

Last night's problems will have a huge impact. The fallout has only just begun.