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
OpinionChristopher NiescheSatellite dream a nightmare for investorsThere's no denying the romance of space and perhaps this is why so many investors, customers and journalists got caught up in the dream of launching Australia's first privately owned satellite.26 Apr 08:14 PM
BDBDConstructionSpark no longer NZ's largest companySpark has fallen from being the NZX's largest listed company by market capitalisation, valued at $6.51 billion in February, to the third largest at $5.17 billion.24 Apr 02:38 AM
TelecommunicationsVodafone mobile network restoredVodafone’s mobile network is experiencing problems and customers may have issues making calls.16 Apr 03:55 AM
TelecommunicationsPatience on Chorus call runs outThe Shareholders Association has issued a sharp rebuke to the Commerce Commission over its delays in determining the final wholesale broadband prices that will apply to Chorus.15 Apr 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsBackdoor TV users survive deadlineSlingshot and Orcon subscribers with backdoor access to American pay TV services have survived a 5pm deadline and will keep their global mode services, for the time being.15 Apr 05:53 AM
TelecommunicationsCallPlus owners ponder backdoor TV backdownThe new Aussie owners of Call Plus won't rule out continuing with its Global Mode service and says it is up to existing owners to deal with broadcasters' legal challenges.14 Apr 02:19 AM
TelecommunicationsM2 buys CallPlus for $250mFounders of the country's third-largest telco and broadband provider, CallPlus, have sold the company for $250 million.13 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionA digital bill that's far too broadTechnology columnist Chris Barton comments on the problems with the Harmful Digital Communications Bill.06 Apr 09:30 PM
Media and marketingGlobal mode put on noticeOn Thursday entertainment and television players Spark, MediaWorks, Sky and TVNZ fired a warning shot to Slingshot, Orcon and Bypass Network Services.03 Apr 04:00 PM
Media and marketing'Backdoor' TV show access threatSpark, MediaWorks, SKY and TVNZ have fired a warning shot to Slingshot, Orcon and Bypass Network Services over their Global Mode service.02 Apr 01:45 AM
BDBDTelecommunicationsChorus terms to be reviewedThe Commerce Commission is to review the terms under which Chorus offers unbundled bitstream access (UBA) to retail telecommunications companies.01 Apr 04:00 PM
Banking and financeNZ's first mobile walletNZ's first mobile wallet has been launched by technology company Semble in collaboration with national mobile operators and banks.30 Mar 11:35 PM
TelecommunicationsHutchison Whampoa continues revamp with $19.9b deal for O2Li Ka-shing's Hutchison Whampoa have agreed to acquire Telefonica's O2 unit in the UK as the billionaire continues his efforts to remake the conglomerate.25 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDConstructionIndex slips after profit drops at FonterraNew Zealand shares fell, led by Fonterra Shareholders' Fund, after the world's biggest dairy exporter lowered its guidance for dividends25 Mar 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark boss takes swipe at NetflixSpark chief executive Simon Moutter has taken a swipe at new competitor Netflix, saying the TV streaming company is taking advantage of GST loopholes.24 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionSimon Moutter: Netflix has immediate advantage by avoiding GSTIs it fair big companies extract hundreds of millions of dollars of profit each year from the economy, yet contribute little or nothing to fund a civil society?23 Mar 09:35 PM
TelecommunicationsSnap acquisition 'critical move'2degrees' acquisition of internet service provider Snap allows the company to get into the rapidly growing movie and TV content business.23 Mar 04:00 PM
