OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: Internet prices and ye olde copper networkEveryone's poring over the Commerce Commission's draft decision on ye olde copper phone line network. And no one's happy.02 Dec 08:41 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsPrice warning after Chorus winSpark has warned that its prices could rise after the Commerce Commission this morning proposed a new wholesale rate that Chorus can charge retailers.01 Dec 10:45 PM
Business ReportsDynamic Business: Back in the habit of winningSimon Moutter talks about how he's navigating Spark through a period of unprecedented disruption in the telecommunications industry.27 Nov 06:00 PM
TelecommunicationsMobile phone pricing competitive: reportNew Zealand's mobile phone sector is performing well on an international basis, with competitive pricing and good mobile coverage, according to a report by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research.27 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsSpark forges closer ties with HuaweiSpark New Zealand has got closer to Chinese telecommunications vendor Huawei Technologies in an expanded deal.24 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDConstructionF&P at record on higher profitNew Zealand shares rose as Fisher & Paykel Healthcare advanced to a record after lifting its annual profit guidance. Xero fell as its first-half results showed a slower pace of growth.20 Nov 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark to Netflix: Bring it onSpark is "confident" its internet-based television service Lightbox has enough to offer to see off any challenge from the US streaming giant.19 Nov 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark rebrand is igniting successSpark, formerly Telecom, says there are early signs that its rebranding has been successful.07 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsSpark closer to a customer-focused retailer - MoutterSpark says it is nearing the end of the first phase of its transformation from a traditional telco to a digital services business.07 Nov 02:34 AM
TelecommunicationsCensor takes aim at web movie accessNZ’s chief censor is mulling charges against Slingshot and Orcon, which both give customers access to websites with movies that could be either unclassified or banned.06 Nov 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsFurther job cuts loom in telco sectorAn analyst says further job cuts in the telco sector will occur in coming months as Spark looks to cut staff in its technical department.05 Nov 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark briefly becomes market's top dogSpark NZ yesterday briefly reclaimed the top spot as the most valuable company on the NZX, a position it once firmly held in its previous incarnation as Telecom.29 Oct 04:00 PM
EnergyNZX's best shares of 2014 (+graphic)Check out a snapshot of some of the stellar performers on the New Zealand sharemarket this year, as it surged ahead breaking new records.27 Oct 11:15 PM
BDBDConstructionNZ sharemarket extends gainsNew Zealand shares gained for a third day yesterday, paced by Contact Energy and TrustPower, as investors spooked by recent volatility sought high-yield stocks. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare rose to a record.21 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: Broadband slowdown and bad TradeMe experiencesChorus has decided not to anger its customers, and has pulled the proposals that could have led to slower broadband performance for everyone.16 Oct 07:37 PM
Small BusinessFirm fights $25k break-up feeA company which tore up its Spark contract after becoming frustrated by its "unreliable and slow" service has been whacked by more than $25,000 of termination fees.05 Oct 08:45 PM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: My password is... and Spark revisitedIf you haven’t changed your passwords for a while, or use the same one across several services, now’s a good time to fix that, writes Juha Saarinen.15 Sep 12:08 AM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: XT time all over again?Was it really NZ celebrity porn hunters that crashed Spark on the weekend or something else?08 Sep 12:10 AM
TelecommunicationsInternet outage for SparkA frenzy over fake or leaked nude celebrity photos possibly sparked this weekend’s disastrous internet meltdown.06 Sep 08:54 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: PR's image under a cloudPublic relations business needs a little PR itself, as Dirty Politics raises questions about industry practices.04 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandLeft hanging on phone-co callsThey make their money helping Kiwis communicate but the biggest telcos in the country aren't quick to pick up the phone when customers call.30 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionChris SchulzFor and against: Is Lightbox a game changer?Three Herald writers share their thoughts on Spark's new TV on-demand service Lightbox.27 Aug 07:30 PM
EntertainmentHow Lightbox's hot new shows stack upWe examine five shows that you can only see on Lightbox.27 Aug 07:00 PM
Media and marketingLightbox fuels online TV content warsThe battle of the box is heating up as Spark officially launched its online television service overnight, with 5000 hours of content for $15 a month.27 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: TV war not so fierce in real worldSky TV's big result on Friday was a reminder that while we can all see the future, real profits live in the present.24 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsMore subscribers fuel Sky TV profitsNZ's dominant pay-TV company posted a better than expected 21pc gain in profit as it boosted revenue from more subscribers.22 Aug 09:03 PM
TelecommunicationsSky's grip on viewers a challengeSpark boss Simon Moutter was talking up growth prospects for new digital TV service Lightbox as the company formerly known as Telecom delivered its annual result yesterday.22 Aug 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark boss sees brighter futureSpark expects its operating earnings and profit will return to growth this financial year.22 Aug 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark turnaround ahead of schedule, says MoutterSpark, the company formerly known as Telecom, says its strategy to turn its business around “is gathering pace” as it announces positive full-year result.22 Aug 02:30 AM
