Media and marketing$214m hit to Sky's market valueMore than $200 million was wiped off Sky TV's market value after the company said annual profit would fall by up to 11 per cent as the business grapples with rising costs and online competition from streaming services such as Netflix.21 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessSky may lose subscribers after RWCSky TV is under threat as it faces the end of its monopoly on pay television and has raised the prospect of viewers switching off when the Rugby World Cup ends.21 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingSky shares plunge as profit drop loomsProfits tipped to fall by as much as 11pc in the 2016 financial year as the company battles to retain customers against the rise of on-demand streaming.21 Oct 02:31 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: MySky expansion on the waySport, movie fans to benefit as Sky combats its cheaper online rivals, writes John Drinnan. The upgrade will be made by downloading apps, or using new set-top boxes where necessary.15 Oct 09:45 PM
Media and marketingSky TV toughs out first year of competitionSky TV's emerged from its first year of viable pay TV competition with only a few scratches.21 Aug 02:15 AM
BusinessSky TV says profits up to $171mSky TV says profits are up 6.4 per cent, despite a small fall in subscriber numbers.20 Aug 09:40 PM
BusinessFirst XV up for grabsThe screening rights to Auckland schoolboy rugby will be opened up next season to other media companies, giving them the chance to take on broadcasting giant Sky.18 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSky is reordering 15 channels on its line-upSky has announced its channels will be reordered, with the changes coming into effect in September.21 Jul 05:15 AM
BusinessGfK takes over commercial radio surveyThe Radio Broadcasters Association has announced research company GfK will be the new provider for the commercial radio survey from 2016.14 Jul 05:00 PM
All BlacksClub in hot water for airing ABs clashA South Auckland rugby club that screened the historic test match between the All Blacks and Samoa to a crowd of around 300 people did so illegally.09 Jul 11:46 PM
New ZealandFans fume as Sky app won't GoRugby fans are fuming after missing much of yesterday's All Blacks match in Samoa because of a glitch in Sky TV's app, Sky Go.08 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingTV broadcasters close 'back door' accessBroadcasters have won the 'global mode' world streaming battle - ISPs say they'll stop offering the service from September.24 Jun 12:15 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanBack door brazenness killed Global ModeThe brazen actions of Call Plus - promoting its Global Mode method of accessing foreign television, ultimately killed the service, says media writer John Drinnan.24 Jun 12:00 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Spark aims to be in Sky's leagueThe Spark-owned video-on-demand service Lightbox will be bidding for streaming rights for NRL games, forcing Sky to defend its stranglehold on mainstream TV sport.18 Jun 09:21 PM
New ZealandSky TV hikes sports pricesShares in Sky Network Television dropped 0.9 per cent in February after the company delivered a strong first-half profit but lost 8,707 subscribers.14 May 09:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Price rise a risky move by SkyIncrease a brazen move when Sky's prices are already an issue and we are in the first days of a competitive pay TV market, writes John Drinnan.14 May 05:00 PM
Media and marketingStreaming video usage surgesInternet data usage has seen a huge rise in the past three months as users embrace a "video streaming revolution".12 May 02:25 AM
Media and marketingSky gets ready for internetSky TV is taking a big step on to the internet with a launch planned for some time in July.03 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThe Diary: She's blonde and she's pretty - and she really knows her rugbyFormer children's TV host Erin Simpson is joining the Sky Sports team as the new presenter of the Rugby Channel's First XV coverage.01 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentRage as Thrones' NZ simulcast failsSky viewers who stayed home today to watch the first episode of <i>Game of Thrones'</i> fifth season at the promised time of 1pm say they've been "trolled" by the network.13 Apr 01:55 AM
Media and marketingGlobal mode put on noticeOn Thursday entertainment and television players Spark, MediaWorks, Sky and TVNZ fired a warning shot to Slingshot, Orcon and Bypass Network Services.03 Apr 04:00 PM
Media and marketing'Backdoor' TV show access threatSpark, MediaWorks, SKY and TVNZ have fired a warning shot to Slingshot, Orcon and Bypass Network Services over their Global Mode service.02 Apr 01:45 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Sky TV chief shrugs off breaking of the damAfter a long slow leak the dam has finally burst for Sky Television and its pay TV monopoly.24 Mar 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark boss takes swipe at NetflixSpark chief executive Simon Moutter has taken a swipe at new competitor Netflix, saying the TV streaming company is taking advantage of GST loopholes.24 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionDuncan Greive: Prime News tags along with big brotherLet’s hope Prime News doesn’t become light reskin of TV3’s bulletin, writes Duncan Greive.11 Mar 12:00 AM
BusinessNetflix joins with Vodafone for NZ launchVodafone says it's joined forces with streaming video newcomer Netflix, with some of its customers getting the service free for six months.03 Mar 12:30 AM
BDBDConstructionChorus paces rise in sharemarket indexNew Zealand shares rose yesterday, paced by Chorus as its first-half earnings met with market expectations. Xero rose to a four-month high as a seller exited the stock.23 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessSky TV faces critical sporting testSky Television faces a "critical test" over the next six months to see if a line-up of popular sporting events will reverse customer losses, says one analyst.23 Feb 04:00 PM
