TelecommunicationsDay of reckoning over ChorusThe price of broadband and Chorus shares could be on the move today as the Commerce Commission releases an updated draft decision on wholesale line charges.01 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingTV broadcasters close 'back door' accessBroadcasters have won the 'global mode' world streaming battle - ISPs say they'll stop offering the service from September.24 Jun 12:15 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanBack door brazenness killed Global ModeThe brazen actions of Call Plus - promoting its Global Mode method of accessing foreign television, ultimately killed the service, says media writer John Drinnan.24 Jun 12:00 AM
TelecommunicationsAdams to speed up Auckland's UFBCommunications Minister Amy Adams announced last week that the first stage of the roll-out of the ultra-fast broadband network had passed the halfway mark.21 Jun 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsKordia moves into cyber security to boost revenueState-owned transmission company Kordia is developing a cyber security business to counter its diminishing role in the broadcasting sector.21 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Spark aims to be in Sky's leagueThe Spark-owned video-on-demand service Lightbox will be bidding for streaming rights for NRL games, forcing Sky to defend its stranglehold on mainstream TV sport.18 Jun 09:21 PM
TelecommunicationsTech firm bosses in top pay rangeThe average pay for the chiefs of New Zealand's top listed technology companies has jumped.18 Jun 02:30 AM
TelecommunicationsHuawei steps out on super-smart path to 5GThe next generation of mobile technology is still at least five years away, but when it arrives New Zealand could be among the first countries to get it.12 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsGovt proposes UFB law changeCommunications Minister Amy Adams wants to reduce consenting delays in the ultrafast broadband roll-out.09 Jun 02:08 AM
TelecommunicationsChorus named top employerChorus has won the supreme award at the Aon Hewitt Best of the Best awards in Sydney this week.04 Jun 04:33 AM
TelecommunicationsSpark's home security moveSpark says it's moving into the home security business, with a new smartphone based service named Morepork.02 Jun 10:00 PM
OpinionChris Barton: Get real about digital investmentThe Government needs to stop being a cheapskate and get real about its UFB and rural broadband investments.01 Jun 09:30 PM
BDBDTelecommunications2degrees posts reduced loss of $33.6mTwo Degrees Mobile is still burning cash but has once again reduced its financial losses.26 May 02:51 AM
BDBDTelecommunicationsChorus says RMA needs fixing for UFB rolloutChorus has called on the government to enact changes to the RMA to speed the fibre rollout.26 May 01:24 AM
TelecommunicationsStreaming stretches telco networksStreaming services have increased congestion on broadband services for the second month in a row.26 May 12:04 AM
TelecommunicationsOrcon penalty a Privacy Act wake-up callA disputes resolution expert says the $25,000 penalty handed down to Orcon this week should be a wake-up call to other companies on how the Privacy Act operates.22 May 07:34 AM
Telecommunications'Ignorant' Orcon slammed over payoutThe Privacy Commissioner has criticised Orcon as "ignorant" after a decision against the internet provider saw thousands of dollars in damages awarded to a young soldier.21 May 12:56 AM
BDBDManufacturingRakon back to profit after restructureRakon is back in profit, while doubling its debt and turning to a negative cash outflow.20 May 11:19 PM
TelecommunicationsSoldier's $25k Orcon battleOrcon has been ordered to pay out $25,000 to a man whose life was thrown into turmoil after they wrongly referred him to debt collectors.20 May 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsNZ broadband 'doing ok'Our internet speeds are in the middle of the pack, but could benefit from a greater UFB uptake.20 May 05:16 AM
BDBDTelecommunicationsVodafone reports dip in NZ revenueVodafone Group has reported a dip in its New Zealand revenue amid increased competition.20 May 02:40 AM
BDBDConstructionPowercos rally to push market higherNew Zealand shares rose yesterday, paced by Genesis Energy, Contact Energy and Mighty River Power in a relief rally as Meridian Energy's instalment came due.18 May 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsJohn Drinnan: Global mode undermines local content and regional rightsAdvocates for global mode and open internet access are undermining local content and the survival of the New Zealand production industry, writes John Drinnan.15 May 05:00 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsSnap fastest internet in Netflix reviewFilm and television streaming firm Netflix has released its first assessment of New Zealand broadband speeds since launching in the country in March.13 May 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsStreaming stretches networksLightbox, Netflix and other video-on-demand services are causing network congestion that could hasten pickup of ultra-fast broadband.12 May 05:00 PM
EnergyVideo streaming surge in popularityAs video streaming services surge in popularity, Kiwis are consuming far more internet data than ever before.12 May 05:00 PM
Media and marketingStreaming video usage surgesInternet data usage has seen a huge rise in the past three months as users embrace a "video streaming revolution".12 May 02:25 AM
TelecommunicationsCompare your internet speedNZ Netflix customers can now see for the first time which company offers the service at the fastest speed.12 May 12:09 AM
BDBDRetailChris Quin named Foodstuffs North Island CEOOutgoing Spark executive Chris Quin has been named as the new Foodstuffs North Island CEO.11 May 12:01 AM
TelecommunicationsSpark say 'no' to price risesSpark has started a new lobbying campaign in an effort to stop the Commerce Commission setting a big wholesale price rise that will raise copper broadband prices for internet providers.08 May 05:00 PM
OpinionWhy Global Mode challenge should failTechnology columnist Chris Barton on why the Global Mode video access case should be thrown out of court.04 May 09:30 PM
