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Found in translation: Tras@ction
When Brian Mackie brought his translation service from Britain to New Zealand in 2003, fast internet access was essential and shouldn't have been a problem.
Big dig to start by year's end
As Crown Fibre Holdings weighs up 14 short-listed bids for a share of the ultra-fast broadband (UFB) network, it said yesterday it was ready to negotiate with contenders in three regions.
Success: Camera pros keep eye on world market
Nelson firm wants to see its high-definition webcams used around the globe.
Business steps up to help earthquake victims
New Zealand businesses are stepping up and helping out Christchurch earthquake victims.
Telecom shares fall on bad Govt broadband news
Telecom shares fell 6 per cent after it missed out on being named for priority talks in the Government's $1.5b ultra-fast broadband plan.
Regional broadband gets nod over Telecom's national plan
Crown Fibre Holdings has prioritised three regional deals in its short list for the government funded roll-out of an ultra-fast broadband network.
<i>Chris Barton</i>: Copper and fibre bandwidth gulf is gargantuan
The battle to win $1.8b of government money now features in TV advertisements - although I imagine many watching them will be left scratching their heads.
Christchurch earthquake 'inevitable' - scientist
Christchurch was "inevitably going to be brought to its knees" by an earthquake because of the nature of the ground it stands on, a scientist says.
Christchurch coming to terms with earthquake
"It's essentially a ghost town. You can see utter devastation," said Prime Minister John Key.
City awakes to billion-dollar aftershock
"It was like a giant had picked up our house and was just shaking it, shaking and shaking," said one resident.
<b>Christchurch quake: What's working and what's not</b>
Services and infrastructure in Christchurch have been seriously affected by this morning's quake. Here is the current situation.