Banking and financeSmart money on backing diversityThe best thing you can do in business is to back yourself, says Spark's Digital First general manager Anna Curzon.19 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDAirlinesNZ shares drop in region-wide sell-offNew Zealand shares fell yesterday in a region-wide sell-off as uncertainty over Greece's financial stability overshadowed equity markets.06 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsPrice hikes unlikely after broadband decisionBroadband users are unlikely to see any immediate changes to their monthly bills after the announcement of a new wholesale pricing decision.01 Jul 10:45 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
TelecommunicationsSpark's home security moveSpark says it's moving into the home security business, with a new smartphone based service named Morepork.02 Jun 10:00 PM
TelecommunicationsStreaming stretches telco networksStreaming services have increased congestion on broadband services for the second month in a row.26 May 12:04 AM
BDBDConstructionPowercos rally to push market higherNew Zealand shares rose yesterday, paced by Genesis Energy, Contact Energy and Mighty River Power in a relief rally as Meridian Energy's instalment came due.18 May 05:00 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsSnap fastest internet in Netflix reviewFilm and television streaming firm Netflix has released its first assessment of New Zealand broadband speeds since launching in the country in March.13 May 05:00 PM
EnergyVideo streaming surge in popularityAs video streaming services surge in popularity, Kiwis are consuming far more internet data than ever before.12 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
TelecommunicationsCompare your internet speedNZ Netflix customers can now see for the first time which company offers the service at the fastest speed.12 May 12:09 AM
BDBDRetailChris Quin named Foodstuffs North Island CEOOutgoing Spark executive Chris Quin has been named as the new Foodstuffs North Island CEO.11 May 12:01 AM
TelecommunicationsSpark say 'no' to price risesSpark has started a new lobbying campaign in an effort to stop the Commerce Commission setting a big wholesale price rise that will raise copper broadband prices for internet providers.08 May 05:00 PM
BDBDConstructionSpark no longer NZ's largest companySpark has fallen from being the NZX's largest listed company by market capitalisation, valued at $6.51 billion in February, to the third largest at $5.17 billion.24 Apr 02:38 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
BDBDConstructionIndex slips after profit drops at FonterraNew Zealand shares fell, led by Fonterra Shareholders' Fund, after the world's biggest dairy exporter lowered its guidance for dividends25 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
OpinionSimon Moutter: Netflix has immediate advantage by avoiding GSTIs it fair big companies extract hundreds of millions of dollars of profit each year from the economy, yet contribute little or nothing to fund a civil society?23 Mar 09:35 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: No Spark in Henry's new showLeading telecommunications company Spark actively considered becoming the cornerstone sponsor of the new Paul Henry breakfast show, but has pulled out, writes John Drinnan.12 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsFlexiGroup buys Spark rentals unitSpark has agreed to sell its Telecom Rentals business for $106 million to Australian financial services company FlexiGroup.04 Mar 04:00 PM
