New ZealandFamily appalled after 99yo's landline left disconnected for daysSpark took five days to reconnect the landline, despite daily calls.08 Jul 08:26 AM
PremiumPropertySurf park developers win fast-track referral for 400+ homesEarthworks started in October for the first stage of the project, 4km from Silverdale.01 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumCompaniesNZ’s largest taxpayers revealed - does big business play fair?Thirteen companies each pay more than $100m in annual income taxes.01 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumMarketsMarket close: Market leaders Infratil and Spark drive sharemarket higher 27 Jun 06:14 AM
PremiumStock takesStock Takes: In play - more firms eyed for takeover as economy remains sluggish19 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket falls as Israel-Iran tensions spike oil prices13 Jun 06:35 AM
PremiumStock takesStock Takes: Why NZ's largest firms are suddenly ripe for takeover talks12 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket flat as tensions rise over potential Iran strike12 Jun 06:14 AM
PremiumTechnologyTech Insider: A $529 phone, bought in March, can only make 3G calls; IRD’s AI warning; Musk’s pain is Beck’s gain; a self-employed Wellington man scores a $16K Google Cloud refund10 Jun 03:14 AM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunications3G shutdown delay, watchdog fields multiple complaintsMany devices beyond phones rely on 3G.09 Jun 01:02 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
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsSpark in line for $47m windfall – but activist investor unhappyA minority shareholder labels it a 'lowball offer'.03 Jun 12:35 AM
AirlinesAir NZ gets robot-tethered drone in Spark private 5G warehouse projectThe airline and the telco say the networked robot is a first for NZ business.27 May 04:00 AM
Entertainment‘Blown away’: Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo heading to Auckland this yearThe famed circus company was last here in 2023 with its icy spectacle Crystal.21 May 04:47 AM
CrimeNZ's largest corporate corruption case: How two Australians duped Spark with $20m in contractsCorrupt company directors Sean Bryan and Mark Lester are headed to prison.20 May 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTwo private equity firms reportedly circling SparkSome analysts say the stock is oversold.19 May 09:13 PM
TechnologySpark confirms outsourcing deal, reveals number of NZ jobs lostThe restructure comes on top of a contract to outsource roles to Infosys.18 May 10:50 PM
TechnologySpark confirms jobs will go as it outsources to AI, networking partnerRestructure comes on top of contract to outsource roles to Infosys.16 May 04:00 AM
BusinessSpark auctioning half its data centre business to fund $1b expansion push: reportSurf's up for the telco as its capital-raising effort comes to the sharp end.01 May 12:09 AM
Business'Very grateful': Satellite service helps in highway accident rescueOne NZ's Satellite TXT uses Starlink to cover 40% of NZ without cellular networks.23 Apr 10:16 PM
BusinessSpark follows Air NZ in deal with Indian outsourcer, Luxon visits offshoring specialistTelco looking to make up lost ground in its drive to slash labour costs.17 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumShares‘Relief bounce’: NZ market climbs nearly 1% after rough daysBlue-chip stocks like Fisher and Paykel Healthcare rebounded by 10c to $33.55.08 Apr 06:25 AM
PremiumPremiumStock takesWhat’s next for NZ stocks after a poor first quarter? Stock TakesNew Zealand shares suffered a poor first quarter, driven by sickly corporate earnings. 03 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Has ethical investing lost its shine?The change of Government in the United States has put ESG investing on the back foot.27 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Amy’ says possible telco price deregulation would drive her ‘dumb phone’ parents to tearsA telco user group also warns the move could cause a return to paying per text message.26 Mar 09:00 PM
EntertainmentCan’t get enough of us: Teddy Swims returning to NZ for arena tourThe singer's NZ love affair started in 2022 with a Powerstation gig.17 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesSpark faces pressure as shares hit 14-year lowA2 Milk soars, Smartpay surges amid takeover bids, NZ stocks dip.17 Mar 05:26 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness$42m debt owed by major cherry grower in liquidationAcross the three registered companies, the business owes roughly $42 million.16 Mar 11:57 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
EntertainmentFontaines D.C guitarist Carlos O’Connell talks music, Ireland and inspirationsFontaines D.C guitarist Carlos O’Connell sat down with Emma Gleason before their incendiary show at Spark Arena. Video / Ben DickensWatch13 Mar 01:23 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness2degrees, Spark sign surprise satellite-to-mobile dealsAST SpaceMobile will compete against Elon Musk's Starlink.10 Mar 09:05 PM
ReviewsMitchell HagemanMusical magic at Chris Stapleton’s intimate country masterclassReview: His voice hit us like a freight train while his impeccable band stoked the coals.07 Mar 07:36 PM
