TelecommunicationsCensor takes aim at web movie accessNZ’s chief censor is mulling charges against Slingshot and Orcon, which both give customers access to websites with movies that could be either unclassified or banned.06 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: Return of SIM locking shackles NZ to the pastHaving a mobile phone account in New Zealand has become quite a bit less of a hassle than it was just a few years ago.05 Nov 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsFurther job cuts loom in telco sectorAn analyst says further job cuts in the telco sector will occur in coming months as Spark looks to cut staff in its technical department.05 Nov 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark confirms job cutsSpark confirmed today that it would be cutting jobs as rival Vodafone New Zealand announced it would shed a significant number of staff before March.05 Nov 03:00 AM
TelecommunicationsSpark briefly becomes market's top dogSpark NZ yesterday briefly reclaimed the top spot as the most valuable company on the NZX, a position it once firmly held in its previous incarnation as Telecom.29 Oct 04:00 PM
EnergyNZX's best shares of 2014 (+graphic)Check out a snapshot of some of the stellar performers on the New Zealand sharemarket this year, as it surged ahead breaking new records.27 Oct 11:15 PM
BDBDConstructionNZ sharemarket extends gainsNew Zealand shares gained for a third day yesterday, paced by Contact Energy and TrustPower, as investors spooked by recent volatility sought high-yield stocks. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare rose to a record.21 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: Broadband slowdown and bad TradeMe experiencesChorus has decided not to anger its customers, and has pulled the proposals that could have led to slower broadband performance for everyone.16 Oct 07:37 PM
TelecommunicationsThe internet: How Kiwis are faringNearly all New Zealanders have affordable internet access but there are disparities in low-income areas and for satellite service users, new research shows.13 Oct 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsCustomers left fumingCustomers who pre-ordered Apple's latest model iPhone are angry at being kept waiting - and one says he was offered a Samsung Galaxy as an alternative.06 Oct 09:09 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsChorus sees growth in high-speed connectionsChorus is seeing growth in its high-speed fixed line connections as it continues to roll out the bulk of the govt-sponsored ultrafast broadband fibre network.06 Oct 08:56 PM
TelecommunicationsVodafone denies big job cuts plannedVodafone NZ says it is not planning major job cuts after internal speculation that the telecommunications giant was looking at a significant management reduction.06 Oct 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsEx-Orcon owner gets bankruptcy reprieveOne of the former owners of internet company Orcon who has debts of $3.57m has avoided bankruptcy and will attempt to appease creditors with a $343,000 deal.15 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: My password is... and Spark revisitedIf you haven’t changed your passwords for a while, or use the same one across several services, now’s a good time to fix that, writes Juha Saarinen.15 Sep 12:08 AM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: XT time all over again?Was it really NZ celebrity porn hunters that crashed Spark on the weekend or something else?08 Sep 12:10 AM
TelecommunicationsInternet outage for SparkA frenzy over fake or leaked nude celebrity photos possibly sparked this weekend’s disastrous internet meltdown.06 Sep 08:54 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: PR's image under a cloudPublic relations business needs a little PR itself, as Dirty Politics raises questions about industry practices.04 Sep 09:30 PM
TelecommunicationsLawyers query plan by ChorusChorus' proposed changes to wholesale broadband services are likely to breach "good faith" terms set by the Commerce Commission, according to a legal opinion obtained by the regulator.04 Sep 07:43 PM
TelecommunicationsChorus broadband changes likely to breach rulesChorus’ proposed changes to wholesale broadband services are likely to breach “good faith” terms, according to legal advice received by the Commerce Commission.03 Sep 11:14 PM
OpinionChris SchulzFor and against: Is Lightbox a game changer?Three Herald writers share their thoughts on Spark's new TV on-demand service Lightbox.27 Aug 07:30 PM
Media and marketingLightbox fuels online TV content warsThe battle of the box is heating up as Spark officially launched its online television service overnight, with 5000 hours of content for $15 a month.27 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: TV war not so fierce in real worldSky TV's big result on Friday was a reminder that while we can all see the future, real profits live in the present.24 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsMore subscribers fuel Sky TV profitsNZ's dominant pay-TV company posted a better than expected 21pc gain in profit as it boosted revenue from more subscribers.22 Aug 09:03 PM
TelecommunicationsSky's grip on viewers a challengeSpark boss Simon Moutter was talking up growth prospects for new digital TV service Lightbox as the company formerly known as Telecom delivered its annual result yesterday.22 Aug 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark boss sees brighter futureSpark expects its operating earnings and profit will return to growth this financial year.22 Aug 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark turnaround ahead of schedule, says MoutterSpark, the company formerly known as Telecom, says its strategy to turn its business around “is gathering pace” as it announces positive full-year result.22 Aug 02:30 AM