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
TelecommunicationsHolly Ryan: Spark swipe reignites price rowSpark yesterday reignited the copper pricing debate, hitting out at the Commerce Commission and Chorus after the commission set its draft price.24 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDConstructionChorus paces rise in sharemarket indexNew Zealand shares rose yesterday, paced by Chorus as its first-half earnings met with market expectations. Xero rose to a four-month high as a seller exited the stock.23 Feb 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark profit tipped to dropBroker Forsyth Barr is tipping a drop in profit at Spark when the NZX's biggest listed company reports its half-year result tomorrow.17 Feb 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsNo compensation for Spark usersYesterday's five-hour long service outage meant smart phones were useless for customers in many parts of the North Island.11 Feb 10:49 PM
New ZealandSpark's mobile network goes downA breakdown at telecommunications giant Spark impacted data, texts, and phone calls for customers in many parts of the North Island tonight.11 Feb 10:51 AM
BDBDEnergyDividend payers lead NZ market downNew Zealand shares fell yesterday from a record close paced by Meridian Energy, Precinct Properties New Zealand and Spark New Zealand, as the appetite waned.09 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsSpark in joint venture with VocusVocus Communications, the Australian fibre network and data centre company, has agreed with Spark New Zealand to form a new construction joint venture, Connect 8.04 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDAged careSharemarket heads back up after slideNew Zealand shares rose yesterday, heading back towards a record high after a two-day slide.02 Feb 04:00 PM
EnergySecond day of falls for NZ sharesNew Zealand shares fell for a second day as the kiwi dollar's slide to a four-year low sapped overseas investor appetite for high-yielding stocks.30 Jan 09:01 PM
TelecommunicationsDirector of Spark NZ resignsSpark New Zealand director Maury Leyland will resign from the telecommunications company's board from the end of next month.28 Jan 03:17 AM
TelecommunicationsDeparting Chris Quin earns high praise at SparkSpark chief executive Simon Moutter is parting on great terms with his No 2 executive Chris Quin with appreciation "for a job well done".27 Jan 04:00 PM
BDBDEnergyHunt for yields drives shares to recordNew Zealand shares rose to a new record close yesterday as holidays in Auckland and Australia kept trading volumes light.26 Jan 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsFree Lightbox to boost Spark broadbandSpark is giving away its subscription video-on-demand service Lightbox to broadband subscribers to encourage people towards online entertainment and uncapped broadband deals.20 Jan 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsVodafone price hike 'shaky ground'Vodafone is on "shaky ground" in raising its fibre internet prices along with copper-line broadband charges, says InternetNZ.07 Jan 12:16 AM
TelecommunicationsTelcos set to hike prices next monthThe country's three biggest internet companies are planning to charge customers more from next month and the general manager at one of them doesn't think broadband will ever be as cheap as it was....06 Jan 04:00 PM
