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The nation's media from A to Z
From the safety of the silly season John Drinnan delivers his take on the state of the nation's media - from A to Z.

Telecom's XT network still down south of Taupo
Telecom XT customers needing to contact emergency services are being told to use landlines instead of their cellphones while the network remains down.

<i>Anthony Doesburg:</i> Google makes messaging even more instant
If you're not a fan of instant messaging (IM), you're going to hate a new PC-based communication tool under development by Google.

Telecom hit with $500,000 penalty
An industry watchdog says there are positive signs Telecom is trying to change its behaviour, despite its $500,000 fine yesterday.

Herald names NZ's top business leaders
The New Zealand Herald's pick for the New Zealander of the Year business category. Have your say.

Patterson's tricky fight for mobile fee solution
As the year rushes to an end, Telecommunications Commissioner Ross Patterson will spend the final weeks of 2009 deciding whether to regulate part of the mobile market.

<i>Anthony Doesburg:</i> Cellphone newcomer playing a waiting game
Anyone waiting for cellular network newcomer 2degrees to add on-account services to the prepaid plans it launched at the start of August shouldn't hold their breath.