OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: Knocking off NokiaEveryone knew layoffs were coming because the financial markets demanded blood, but few expected Microsoft to cut its workforce by a massive 18,000.23 Jul 01:57 AM
TelecommunicationsStoush over broadband plansTelecom and Chorus are having their first big squabble since they split up, with the phone and internet company complaining to regulators over its former network.22 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: C-Level technocrats? No thanksXero’s Rod Drury wants one, Labour’s offering one, but National aren’t so keen on a taxpayer funded chief technology officer for New Zealand.17 Jul 11:54 PM
BusinessDebate reignites tech kingpin ideaDebate has broken out on twitter after Labour said it will appoint a chief technology officer - something Xero boss Rod Drury has been advocating.11 Jul 01:40 AM
OpinionRod Drury: Why NZ needs a tech kingpinBarack Obama has one. So do many large companies, writes Rod Drury. The chief technology officer's role, for the US at least, is to apply technology to help create jobs, reduce the cost of health care.30 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessCheaper internet must waitInternet companies will enjoy a reduction in some of their wholesale costs in December but aren't committed to passing on these savings directly to consumers then.25 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Parker: When I need a yak to my ISP, they're out with theirsBefore I signed up for an internet service provider (ISP) I imagined their help centres as well-lit, large rooms with lots of windows and dozens of small cubicles, writes John Parker.12 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandUnlimited data plans explodeIntense competition in the Kiwi broadband market is proving a boon for consumers. This month, Telecom and Vodafone began offering unlimited data plans (at $109 a month), so users can download as much content as they like.03 May 08:54 PM
Small BusinessCapital swift to make use of fibreWellington's small-and-medium-sized businesses have outpaced their counterparts in other centres in getting connected to ultra-fast broadband.13 Apr 04:15 PM
TelecommunicationsContract changed, Chorus' problems remainUltra-fast broadband contract changes don't address the fundamental problems Chorus is facing from wholesale broadband price cuts, say analysts.11 Mar 04:30 PM
BusinessMixed scorecard for NZ mobile pricesPopular plans cheaper than OECD average: regulator.06 Mar 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsMobile boost tipped for TelecomTelecom is expected to have attracted more mobile customers in the second half of last year.16 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeDeborah Hill Cone: Struggle Street needs fast broadband too'Dear John...' Deborah hill Cone writes a letter to Prime Minister John Key about her holiday in the Hokianga.19 Jan 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsVodafone pays out $270k to customersVodafone has settled a case with the Commerce Commission and paid out almost $270,000 to 11,000 customers who signed up to a mobile broadband promotion.15 Jan 09:30 PM
TelecommunicationsHow to beat call centres (be polite)An even temper, good manners and careful record keeping can help defeat call centres that don't co-operate.16 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionDavid FisherDavid Fisher: Internet firm moves on from dark daysI spent almost five hours on hold trying to find out why my Slingshot internet connection was so bad.16 Dec 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsProbe into Chorus tradingThe Financial Markets Authority says it will investigate the trading of shares in Chorus after receiving a complaint about unusual price movements on Friday.16 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessChorus shares lift on report releaseChorus could reduce its funding gap for the ultra-fast broadband project from $1 billion to $200 million.15 Dec 10:45 PM
New ZealandAnalyst sees drop in Chorus serviceAn EY (Ernst & Young) report into Chorus has warned the payoff for changes to cover a funding shortfall include a drop in services and high connection prices.15 Dec 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsChorus funding to be improvedChorus could cut its funding shortfall for the ultra-fast broadband project from $1 billion to $200-250 million.14 Dec 04:31 AM
TelecommunicationsNo change to broadband rolloutPrime Minister John Key says the timetable for the ultra-fast broadband rollout will not be changed, despite a report saying Chorus is not delivering on its contracts.05 Dec 01:28 AM
TelecommunicationsNo extra Govt funds for UFB - AdamsGovt not expecting to invest any more than the $1.35b already committed to UFB, despite an independent probe indicating the Chorus' leg of the project is at risk if changes aren't made.04 Dec 10:30 PM
OpinionChris Barton: How did Chorus get into this mess?Hurrah for democracy. Hurrah for independent regulators. And bloody good job by the parties who gave a collective "no" to National Party cronyism, writes Chris Barton.02 Dec 08:30 PM
TelecommunicationsWait for cheaper web threatensNew Zealanders may have to wait longer for cheaper internet after Chorus yesterday initiated court action to challenge the Commerce Commission's ruling.02 Dec 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsChorus goes to High CourtChorus is taking the Commerce Commission to the High Court over whether the regulator applied the law correctly in making cuts to wholesale broadband prices.02 Dec 04:18 AM
TelecommunicationsChorus shares hit new lowChorus shares fell to their lowest after minor political parties said they would not support the Government if it tried to override the Commerce Commission's recommendation to cut internet prices.28 Nov 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsUFB price battle heats upInternet provider Slingshot will undercut rivals on price when it offers customers ultra-fast broadband in the next fortnight as competition in the fibre market heats up.24 Nov 04:30 PM
