BDBDTelecommunicationsComCom eyes issues in Spark's TeamTalk bidThe Commerce Commission is looking for any competition issues.02 Apr 11:33 PM
TelecommunicationsTranstasman submarine cable goes liveA 2288km fibre optic cable between New Zealand and Australia is officially in service.29 Mar 09:08 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorSmall investors treated as second classCOMMENT: The Shareholders' Association is on the warpath.24 Mar 07:00 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsTeamTalk sell controlling stake in FarmsideTeamTalk to sell controlling stake in Farmside to Vodafone as Spark circles.23 Mar 09:40 PM
TelecommunicationsTeamTalk valuation 'lacks credibility'Spark says an independent valuation range for its takeover target lacks credibility.23 Mar 12:13 AM
OpinionBrian GaynorTasman gap gives KiwiSavers little choiceKiwiSaver is a fantastic long-term superannuation scheme but it has one major drawback: limited domestic investment opportunities.17 Mar 05:00 PM
OpinionJuha Saarinen4.5G on NZ data caps? You're jokingCOMMENT: Mobile plans with data caps won't make use of new 4.5G networks, Juha Saarinen writes.17 Mar 01:52 AM
TelecommunicationsSpark sticks with $22.7m offer for TeamTalkSpark chief financial officer David Chalmers says it won't be increasing its $22.7 million offer for TeamTalk.08 Mar 09:12 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsTeamTalk tells shareholders to waitSpark New Zealand has confirmed its $22.7 million takeover offer for network minnow TeamTalk.08 Mar 08:34 PM
TelecommunicationsEx-AB vents at two hour Spark waitAdam Thomson started tweeting when his call reached the one hour mark, asking if anyone had broken that record.06 Mar 08:53 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsBrakes put on Sky-Vodafone mergerSpark New Zealand and 2Degrees have been granted a stay on the proposed merger between rival Vodafone New Zealand and pay-TV operator Sky Network Television.22 Feb 02:33 AM
TelecommunicationsSpark's legal fight against Sky/VodafoneSpark has launched legal action seeking a short-term pause if the proposed Sky TV/Vodafone NZ merger gets the green light from the Commerce Commission.19 Feb 10:56 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsBargain-hunting forces Spark to change tackNew Zealanders holding out for the cheapest broadband they can find is forcing Spark NZ to compete more aggressively on price.16 Feb 12:47 AM
BDBDTelecommunicationsSpark half-year earnings up 3.5 per centChief executive Simon Moutter said the investment in call centre resources had cut call waiting times, but that "there is much work still to be done".15 Feb 07:57 PM
OpinionImproving board effectivenessCOMMENT: Boardroom conversation is an art form for some and a learned skill for others.12 Feb 11:14 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsSpark mounts takeover of TeamTalkSpark wants to integrate TeamTalk's services into the larger group, cutting costs by stripping out any duplication and reviewing the business.06 Feb 08:35 PM
Brand InsightA dog lover's heartacheHeartache at the thought of leaving her 'kids' at home to travel overseas gave Courtenay Colligan an idea for a business. Colligan's 05 Feb 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsOutage caught Spark 'off guard'A countrywide network outage yesterday rendered many mobile phones useless, but Spark is looking into another solution for next time it happens.29 Jan 07:05 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark services restored across NZMost services are now restoring across New Zealand after a major Spark network outage, but some customers are still experiencing mobile issues.28 Jan 09:28 PM
OpinionAre directors performing at their best?COMMENT: Governance cannot be that bad, given the growing interest in directorships from many individuals.23 Jan 11:06 PM
BDBDBanking and financeShares mixed as market stays quietA2 Milk jumps as Bellamy's cuts revenue forecast.11 Jan 04:12 PM
TelecommunicationsSummer Job: Spark boss Simon MoutterSpark boss Simon Moutter reveals his first job.10 Jan 04:00 PM
BDBDConstructionShares mixed in light tradingNZ shares were mixed in holiday trading with yield stocks05 Jan 04:00 PM
Freight and logisticsBusiness Leader of the Year finalistsMeet the New Zealand Herald Business Leader of the Year finalists.28 Dec 03:00 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanMoutter's Reactor Fund inspired by IsraelCOMMENT: Israel faces an international backlash but NZ has much to learn about innovation from the plucky nation, writes Fran O'Sullivan.27 Dec 04:00 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsComCom backs away from deregulating SparkThe Commerce Commission has backed away from Spark's wholesale voice services and asks Simon Bridges revisit the issue in two years.21 Dec 09:48 PM
Brand InsightSpark: Music is a child's first languageIn musical terms, Lisa Tregenza's business of developing children through music is rising to a crescendo - but she still needs some 08 Dec 10:58 PM
TelecommunicationsHow Telecom found its SparkFormer Telecom chief executive Chris Quin says brand changes have to be earned.06 Dec 08:30 PM
BDBDSmall BusinessBig money learns new tricksSome of New Zealand's biggest companies are lending their muscle to help start-up businesses get off the ground.01 Dec 08:14 PM
Business ReportsChief Financial Officer of the Year - Jolie HodsonSpark's Jolie Hodson has been named this year's winner of the Deloitte Top 200 Chief Financial Operator of the Year.01 Dec 05:05 PM
Business ReportsDeloitte Top 200 awards: All the winnersThe winners of the 2016 Deloitte Top 200 Awards were celebrated at a black tie event this evening with Z Energy winning big.01 Dec 08:40 AM
BDBDTelecommunicationsSpark buys remaining stake in Connect 8Spark agreed to buy the remaining half share of fibre construction business Connect 8 from Vocus.01 Dec 12:17 AM
TelecommunicationsXtra, Yahoo email hit by problemsPeople using Xtra email accounts may be experiencing difficulty accessing their emails today through Outlook or a mail app.28 Nov 08:54 PM
