BDBDBanking and financeANZ shares lower as index climbs back downThe S&P/NZX 50 index fell 0.06 per cent, or 3.89 points, to 6069.74. Within the index, 23 stocks rose, 16 fell and 11 were unchanged.06 Nov 11:12 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: What is the future of television?What is the future of television? Will TV have a similar dramatic downturn in revenue as the newspaper, music and book retailing sectors?30 Oct 08:19 AM
TelecommunicationsFuture looking brighter for SparkChief executive Simon Moutter tells Matt Nippert it was a tough time at the old Telecom but the rebrand to Spark has turned things around.21 Aug 05:00 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
BDBDTelecommunicationsSpark beats expectationsNet profit fell 19 per cent to $375 million but underlying earnings are up.20 Aug 08:56 PM
Infrastructure reportInfrastructure Report: Demand for mobile data surgesSpark saw a surge in the amount of data traffic humming through its cables and airwaves earlier this year.19 Aug 01:00 PM
TelecommunicationsTax plans not enough: MoutterProposed changes to GST rules for online sales are a step in the right direction, but don't go far enough, says Spark chief executive Simon Moutter.18 Aug 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsChorus rejects UFB claimIs Windows 10 causing UFB congestion? Chorus is rejecting a claim from telco company Digital Island.12 Aug 09:40 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark's $1000 home security systemSpark's home security system Morepork has been launched, but it's only for the company's broadband customers.11 Aug 10:53 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark home security launching tomorrowFrom tomorrow, Spark customers will be able to monitor their home from their smartphone with 'Morepork'.11 Aug 02:50 AM
BDBDTelecommunicationsRevealed: Where broadband is best in NZInteractive map shows the best spots to access ultra-fast broadband.23 Jul 03:55 AM
BDBDTelecommunicationsGovt wants to limit UFB involvement: EnglishFinance Minister Bill English says the government doesn't want to spend any more money on UFB for fear it might "stuff it".23 Jul 02:44 AM
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
