PremiumPremiumTelecommunications3G shutdown delay, watchdog fields multiple complaintsMany devices beyond phones rely on 3G.09 Jun 01:02 AM
New ZealandWellingtonians back online after 90% of network goes darkA rough estimate from the Chrous site is that 8500 customers were affected. 05 Jun 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsSpark in line for $47m windfall – but activist investor unhappyA minority shareholder labels it a 'lowball offer'.03 Jun 12:35 AM
AirlinesAir NZ gets robot-tethered drone in Spark private 5G warehouse projectThe airline and the telco say the networked robot is a first for NZ business.27 May 04:00 AM
Entertainment‘Blown away’: Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo heading to Auckland this yearThe famed circus company was last here in 2023 with its icy spectacle Crystal.21 May 04:47 AM
CrimeNZ's largest corporate corruption case: How two Australians duped Spark with $20m in contractsCorrupt company directors Sean Bryan and Mark Lester are headed to prison.20 May 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTwo private equity firms reportedly circling SparkSome analysts say the stock is oversold.19 May 09:13 PM
TechnologySpark confirms outsourcing deal, reveals number of NZ jobs lostThe restructure comes on top of a contract to outsource roles to Infosys.18 May 10:50 PM
TechnologySpark confirms jobs will go as it outsources to AI, networking partnerRestructure comes on top of contract to outsource roles to Infosys.16 May 04:00 AM
BusinessSpark auctioning half its data centre business to fund $1b expansion push: reportSurf's up for the telco as its capital-raising effort comes to the sharp end.01 May 12:09 AM
Business'Very grateful': Satellite service helps in highway accident rescueOne NZ's Satellite TXT uses Starlink to cover 40% of NZ without cellular networks.23 Apr 10:16 PM
BusinessSpark follows Air NZ in deal with Indian outsourcer, Luxon visits offshoring specialistTelco looking to make up lost ground in its drive to slash labour costs.17 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumShares‘Relief bounce’: NZ market climbs nearly 1% after rough daysBlue-chip stocks like Fisher and Paykel Healthcare rebounded by 10c to $33.55.08 Apr 06:25 AM
PremiumPremiumStock takesWhat’s next for NZ stocks after a poor first quarter? Stock TakesNew Zealand shares suffered a poor first quarter, driven by sickly corporate earnings. 03 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: Has ethical investing lost its shine?The change of Government in the United States has put ESG investing on the back foot.27 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Amy’ says possible telco price deregulation would drive her ‘dumb phone’ parents to tearsA telco user group also warns the move could cause a return to paying per text message.26 Mar 09:00 PM
EntertainmentCan’t get enough of us: Teddy Swims returning to NZ for arena tourThe singer's NZ love affair started in 2022 with a Powerstation gig.17 Mar 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesSpark faces pressure as shares hit 14-year lowA2 Milk soars, Smartpay surges amid takeover bids, NZ stocks dip.17 Mar 05:26 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness$42m debt owed by major cherry grower in liquidationAcross the three registered companies, the business owes roughly $42 million.16 Mar 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTech Insider: Telcos worry about levy rise, Starlink in the gun, liquidator of Kim Dotcom-founded crypto firm updatesConsumer advocates and the industry are at odds. PLUS: Updates on two crypto liquidations.16 Mar 06:00 PM
EntertainmentFontaines D.C guitarist Carlos O’Connell talks music, Ireland and inspirationsFontaines D.C guitarist Carlos O’Connell sat down with Emma Gleason before their incendiary show at Spark Arena. Video / Ben DickensWatch13 Mar 01:23 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness2degrees, Spark sign surprise satellite-to-mobile dealsAST SpaceMobile will compete against Elon Musk's Starlink.10 Mar 09:05 PM
ReviewsMitchell HagemanMusical magic at Chris Stapleton’s intimate country masterclassReview: His voice hit us like a freight train while his impeccable band stoked the coals.07 Mar 07:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStock Takes: 25% tariffs loom leaving NZ market uneasy as trade uncertainties growFisher & Paykel Healthcare under pressure as analyst forecasts $100m in additional costs. 06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Last days of Rome’: Analysts have sport with Spark earnings but say shares over-soldSome are rating the beaten-down stock a buy.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTough economy hits Chorus resultPost-fibre build restructure sees 30 layoffs, likely more to come.23 Feb 09:11 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSpark CEO Jolie Hodson fronts as $1 billion wiped off telco’s valueWill anyone on the exec team walk the plank?21 Feb 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Spark shares dive nearly 19% pulling sharemarket downThe benchmark NZX50 fell nearly 1%.21 Feb 05:13 AM
Business$1 billion wiped off Spark's value as profit crashes amid 'longest and deepest recessionary period in recent history'Telco reveals its first-half numbers - and it's ugly.20 Feb 08:45 PM
BusinessSpark and Microsoft ink NZ’s ‘largest-ever Microsoft public cloud partnership’Around half of the telco's staff will get Microsoft's gen AI.19 Feb 07:08 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTech Insider: A big move ahead of Spark’s earnings, more Callaghan chaosPLUS: Who is New Zealand's DOGE-master?16 Feb 04:35 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWellington port gets NZ's first private 5G network - built by iwiIwi firm's boss on his next targets.11 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessZeronet Mobile launches with cheap unlimited plans - what’s the catch?Now 10 players in the crowded 'MVNO' field.09 Feb 10:49 PM
TelecommunicationsiPhone added to One NZ’s Satellite TXT over Starlink lineupMore Samsung phones added. iPhone support still on the way04 Feb 09:00 PM