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Internet scrap boots up

Government intervention in the copper broadband market is a quick fix to rushed policy introduced in 2011, says former Telecommunications Commissioner Ross Patterson.

Stop Govt broadband intervention - Vodafone

Vodafone has hit out at "ill-conceived" intervention in the copper broadband market proposed by the Government.

Govt move may not help Chorus - analyst

Joyce's 'arm twisting' link to broadband deal - Cunliffe

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce's "arm twisting" of would-be participants in a campaign fighting for lower internet prices is linked to the Government's "shabby deal" over ultra-fast broadband with network company Chorus, said Mr Cunliffe.

Joyce's part in broadband fight revealed

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has confirmed he persuaded would-be participants in a campaign fighting for lower internet prices not to take part.

Chorus and copper pricing - the debate

Telecommunications Users association head Paul Brislen and Chorus chief executive Mark Ratcliffe present both sides of the internet pricing debate.

Transfield takes action to pay workers

Transfield Services, the Australian company hired to roll the ultra-fast broadband network across much of New Zealand, says it is taking action to pay its New Zealand subcontractors.

Broadband workers due weeks of pay

Dozens of subcontractors working on the Government's ultra-fast broadband network have not been paid for weeks of work on the project.

Broadband workers down tools over pay

Hundreds of workers employed in the rollout of ultra-fast broadband have reportedly downed their tools after not being paid.