SportSpark Sport increases help support team ahead of quarter-finalThe streaming service is confident it will provide content without any hiccups tomorrow.17 Oct 10:00 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark fields 17,000 help requests, warns about 'setup issues' on Saturday nightTelco encourages more customers to test their in-home setup ahead of NZ vs Ireland.17 Oct 09:35 PM
TelecommunicationsSky boss describes brutal cricket fightStewart makes his excuses for losing cricket. Investors vote for Sanzaar deal.16 Oct 10:59 PM
TelecommunicationsAs crucial vote looms, Sky reveals NZ Rugby must hold shares for up to two yearsShareholders will vote on Sanzaar deal this morning.16 Oct 06:40 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunications'Mad scrum' - why analyst downgraded Sky, despite rugby rights winThe battles ahead against a "hell-bent" Spark.15 Oct 05:02 AM
TelecommunicationsRugby rights: Spark did not get to bidOne-sided negotiation revealed.13 Oct 11:20 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsSpark Sport rivals will want the regulatory blowtorch turned on2degrees has already gone to the Commerce Commission. Others will likely follow.12 Oct 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsSky stumped as Spark takes domestic cricket rightsSpark hints of more to come, brushes off concern about streaming service.10 Oct 04:00 PM
SportFar from bowled over: Fans wary as Spark Sport snags cricket rightsThe Herald inbox has been inundated with messages from disgruntled sports fans.09 Oct 11:18 PM
TelecommunicationsBlack Caps fans must now stump up for two subscriptionsCricket fans face a tough choice.09 Oct 09:33 PM
SportSpark Sport identifies 309 'hard to resolve' streaming customersLast week, Spark Sport introduced a number of additional services to assist customers.09 Oct 03:32 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketingComment: Who's to blame for Spark Sport woes? Apparently, you areComment: Spark has pointed a lot of fingers throughout its streaming woes.06 Oct 11:00 PM
TelecommunicationsSky renews Sevens deal to 2023, loses Disney channelsAnother lower-level skirmish won by Sky as it braces for the main event with Spark.04 Oct 07:11 PM
SportAussie sports show pulled from Sky during RWCThe Australian sports television show would not be aired throughout the tournament.03 Oct 08:20 PM
New ZealandSpark's scam warning: Don't give out personal informationTelecommunications company Spark has a scam alert page customers can check for updates.02 Oct 11:07 PM
TelecommunicationsTelstra buys into Southern Cross Cable, diluting Spark's stakeConfirmation that new trans-Pacific cable will go ahead, and that dividends will be axed.30 Sep 10:57 PM
Telecommunications'Inferior product': Ex-All Black bashes Spark SportA brutal Facebook post received support from those similarly affected.30 Sep 01:19 AM
TelecommunicationsSpark pins blame on TVNZ for Australia-Wales audio woesSpark also cops to problem Georgia vs Uruguay match - and blames water breaks.29 Sep 09:28 PM
TelecommunicationsJapan upset sees Spark Sport spike, sets up shot at quarter-final redemptionStars align for the streaming service - but the numbers still don't add up.28 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Modest' number of Spark Sport customers experience issuesThe number of concurrent streams peaked at 96,000 during the Japan vs Ireland match.28 Sep 09:08 AM
SportSpark Sport's unfortunate flag gaffeSpark and TVNZ have apologised over an unfortunate mix-up with flags.25 Sep 08:31 AM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsSpark, US outfit share spoils as once-hot IPO prospect Wherescape carved upSoftware goes one way, staff the other.25 Sep 06:17 AM
CrimeHawke's Bay man in phone scam arrestsPolice say Kiwis have lost over $2.5m in sophisticated crime.24 Sep 02:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMichael Wigley: Important for rugby and economy to give Spark a breakCOMMENT: There is so much to gain from changing away from Sky dominance.23 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Spark misfire will affect big picture of streamingWe say: Many subscribers will long remember their first big live-streamed sports event.23 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness ReportsStaying agile amid global uncertaintyA key challenge is labour shortages and attracting this talent to New Zealand.23 Sep 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsStreaming headaches: Spark sure it can win back fansTelco is confident streaming service will perform well for the rest of the World Cup.23 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsAnatomy of a streaming meltdown: What really went wrong for Spark on Saturday?Was an international provider really to blame for the World Cup shambles?23 Sep 04:38 AM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsSpark boss fronts after streaming fail, service returns to streaming-onlyPLUS: Duke's ratings spike, a hardline on refunds.23 Sep 03:09 AM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: I needed care, so I phoned Spark Sport's 'care line'Comment: Spark's 'care lines' receive a call from satirist Steve Braunias.22 Sep 09:28 PM
New ZealandHosking to Spark boss: People say your service is 's***'Spark head of sport Jeff Latch says 100 people a minute were signing up on Saturday.22 Sep 07:19 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Spark Sport is crap, they've failed abysmallyCOMMENT: It's crap, its unacceptable - and we aren't up for it. It doesn't work.22 Sep 07:15 PM
Telecommunications'Pretty disastrous': Marketing expert on the damage to the Spark brandMarketing expert Ben Goodale noted that Spark's failure has gone global.21 Sep 10:33 PM
SportRadio Sport's Jim Kayes speaks to Spark Sport spokesman Andrew Pirie after All Blacks-Springboks streaming failRadio Sport's Jim Kayes speaks to Spark Sport spokesman Andrew Pirie after All Blacks-Springboks streaming fail. Audio / Radio SportWatch21 Sep 10:32 PM
