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
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
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
BDBDBusinessErnst & Young to deliver Govt report on ChorusCommunications Minister Amy Adams has hired Ernst & Young Australia to investigate Chorus's financial position after the Commerce Commission ordered price cuts to the network operator's copper lines.15 Nov 02:00 AM
BusinessChorus trailing in ultra-fast raceChorus is trailing behind other ultra-fast broadband network builders in speed tests, says TrueNet.11 Nov 04:04 AM
TelecommunicationsChorus shares get hammeredChorus shares have kept tumbling this morning, falling 10 per cent in early trading.07 Nov 09:53 PM
BusinessCallPlus challenges telco law reviewInternet company CallPlus has launched court action to stop a Government review that proposes to override the Commerce Commission and directly set broadband prices.07 Nov 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsChorus payout questionedTelecommunications company Chorus's $95 million payout to investors is being questioned after the company's warning about its financial viability.07 Nov 04:30 PM
SharesChorus shares plunge againThe Government has launched an independent probe of Chorus' financial position and its ability to deliver on nationwide ultrafast broadband contracts.06 Nov 10:00 PM
BusinessChorus shares fall furtherThe Government will tomorrow reveal more on its response to the Commerce Commission slashing broadband prices as Chorus' share price continues to tumble.06 Nov 04:35 AM
BusinessBroadband price cut 'misguided'A Chorus investor has lashed out in a personal email to the Commerce Commission's Stephen Gale and said yesterday's broadband price cut was a "misguided decision".06 Nov 01:50 AM
TelecommunicationsSmaller telcos promise price cutsInternet companies are promising to pass on a big chunk of a price cut announced yesterday - one even says its customers could save $7.50 a month on their bills.05 Nov 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsPM won't rule out Chorus interventionPrime Minister John Key is refusing to rule out dramatic intervention such as injecting taxpayer cash into network company Chorus.05 Nov 04:30 PM
BusinessChorus forces regulator to review chargesChorus will force the Commerce Commission to go back to the drawing board to work out broadband charges.05 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Govt must bite the bullet on copper pricingEditorial: Only in the most extraordinary of circumstances should any government consider over-ruling the Commerce Commission.05 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionChris Barton: Am I bovvered?To accept the idea of being under constant observation is to accept imprisonment - ironically by the Land of the Free, writes Chris Barton.04 Nov 08:30 PM
