PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsSpark tests 5G+ ‘fast lane’ to keep phones connected at packed eventsThe dedicated 5G+ lane lets livestream crews ditch costly hardwired setups.22 Mar 10:13 PM
New ZealandAuckland and Northland hospitals hit by ‘major’ IT outageFleur Fitzsimons says it is the second critical IT failure in a month.26 Feb 05:18 PM
PremiumTelecommunicationsChorus confirms guidance for record dividend as it returns to first-half profitBumper profit payout in the works - in sharp constrast to its old stablemate.22 Feb 11:10 PM
PremiumTelecommunications‘A relief’ – Spark earnings draw analyst upgrade, but also some chipped-down target prices19 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumTelecommunicationsHow Elon Musk's Starlink earned $100m from New Zealand in 202524 Nov 04:07 AM
TelecommunicationsSpark confirms succession plan, faces sharp questions from shareholders07 Nov 02:43 AM
Telecommunications OpenAI releases its first web browser – with a Kiwi leading the charge22 Oct 04:00 AM
PremiumBusinessStarlink rise blamed as small rural internet provider goes into liquidation16 Oct 03:48 AM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsGovt’s Chorus investment could be worth more than $1.2b Nicola Willis says selling the telco stake could unlock capital for new projects.10 Oct 03:16 AM
New ZealandMajor Lotto outage expected, move to affect punters across NZKeno and Bullseye draws will still run but results will be delayed until the outage ends.26 Sep 05:08 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness2degrees increases operating earnings, prepares to enter space raceThe telco's CEO is talking up some big corporate wins.23 Sep 05:09 PM
TelecommunicationsSome models of iPhone 17 sell out, telcos offer dealsIndustry body warns consumers not to get in over their heads.19 Sep 03:22 AM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsChorus returns to profit, sees stronger FY2026UFB network operator updates on potential new projects, consults on $28/month plan.24 Aug 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsSpark trading at ‘deep discount’ - analystReactions to the telco's full-year result, new five-year plan.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandInternet restored for thousands in Auckland, NorthlandOne NZ will be carrying out a full investigation into the outage, a spokesperson said.19 Aug 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsTech Insider: Six reasons why Spark could get its shine backBut analysts still expect the telco's dividend to be squeezed.07 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAmazon’s Starlink rival, Project Kuiper, names Australian launch date, gears up in NZElon Musk has some competition in rural broadband.06 Aug 07:00 AM
BusinessGovernment’s giant broadband, internet security upgrade underway for 2500 schools as 2degrees and Palo Alto Networks surplant Spark and Fortinet2degrees and Palo Alto Networks replace Spark and Fortinet.17 Jul 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Human error' behind massive Lower North Island internet outageThe outage, caused by human error, lasted over an hour, affecting 118,000 services.06 Jun 05:35 AM
New ZealandWellingtonians back online after 90% of network goes darkA rough estimate from the Chrous site is that 8500 customers were affected. 05 Jun 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Who has an extra $480?': Sky customer caught in billing blunderSky says the error was caught on Friday and the transactions were quickly cancelled.25 May 12:41 AM
New ZealandWidespread internet outages reported across New Zealand Customers across the country began reporting problems about 7.30pm.20 May 08:52 AM
TechnologyTech Insider: Willis offers some venture capital sugar, but is it enough?Finance Minister delivers some unexpected Budget 2025 action.13 May 05:44 AM
Project Auckland‘Smart thinking’: How data-driven signs improved Auckland transit63% of commuters changed travel habits due to smart city initiative.02 Apr 02:27 AM
BusinessElon Musk’s SpaceX pleads with Trump for tariff exemptionsSecuring a waiver would reduce the targeted tariff from 25% to 0%.31 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTech Insider: Telcos worry about levy rise, Starlink in the gun, liquidator of Kim Dotcom-founded crypto firm updatesConsumer advocates and the industry are at odds. PLUS: Updates on two crypto liquidations.16 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe event that triggered NZ’s busiest day on the internetPlus: Our most data-hungry districts.15 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessReport sees billions in productivity gains from UFB fibreSo why has NZ been falling behind?23 Oct 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsOne NZ raises mobile pricing by $5 a month, cites 24% bump in usageSome prepay data prices will also increase.03 Sep 06:11 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsAmazon’s Project Kuiper, a rival to Elon Musk’s Starlink, buys land in NZ, secures eight licencesNew Zealand is part of the Star Wars between two of the world's two richest humans.02 Sep 12:40 AM
