TelecommunicationsWatch NZH Local Focus: Frustration growing ultra-fast in Matamata-PiakoWaikato towns are on the list but businesses are sick of waiting for ultra-fast broadband. And some have even taken matters into their own hands. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Dec 11:39 PM
New ZealandTwo confirmed dead in light plane crashPolice have reached the site where a light plane has crashed near Gisborne today.12 Dec 02:39 AM
BusinessEvergreen: Mobile phonesThe history of the mobile phone and a look at the future for these ubiquitous devicesWatch11 Dec 10:31 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsGCSB wants ISPs to block cyber threatsThe GSCB wants to give internet service providers more information and power to block cyber threats.06 Dec 09:50 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsSky/Vodafone merger decision delayedSky TV and Vodafone agreed to the Commerce Commission's extension to February 23.04 Dec 08:51 PM
Business ReportsChief Financial Officer of the Year - Jolie HodsonSpark's Jolie Hodson has been named this year's winner of the Deloitte Top 200 Chief Financial Operator of the Year.01 Dec 05:05 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsSpark buys remaining stake in Connect 8Spark agreed to buy the remaining half share of fibre construction business Connect 8 from Vocus.01 Dec 12:17 AM
EnergyEnergy, internet on one Slingshot billTired of paying individual household bills? This could be a game changer.01 Dec 12:00 AM
Business ReportsDeloitte Top 200: Company of the Year finalistsWATCH: Meet the finalists of this year's Deloitte Top 200 Company of the Year Award.24 Nov 09:20 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsWynyard sell Cognevo division to TelstraThe administrators of crime-fighting software company, Wynyard, have sold its Cognevo division to Australian telecoms giant, Telstra.22 Nov 01:18 AM
TelecommunicationsUFB installations surpass 300,000More than 300,000 New Zealanders are connected to fibre broadband.22 Nov 12:50 AM
TelecommunicationsRichlister says half his face is paralysedMillionaire entrepreneur Seeby Woodhouse has been hospitalised.20 Nov 08:54 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsRakon turns to first-half lossRakon posted a first-half loss, blaming a sluggish telecommunications network industry for lacklustre sales.16 Nov 10:10 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark waives fees for quake victimsSpark will waive the usual fees for moving or terminating a broadband contract early for people forced to move as a result of this week's earthquakes.16 Nov 08:15 PM
TelecommunicationsTelcos unite to restore Kaikoura phonesPeople in the Kaikoura region are likely to experience degraded phone services for an extended period of time.14 Nov 11:35 PM
New ZealandSouth Island Internet hangs by a threadMost of Spark's South Island broadband and landline network is hanging by a thread. A cable running along the island's east coast 14 Nov 06:55 AM
BDBDBanking and financeCall centre delays after quakeCustomers of BNZ and Kiwibank may face delays in getting through to the lenders, with both banks' primary call-centres based in Wellington.14 Nov 04:54 AM
New ZealandEarthquake: what you need to knowWhat you need to know about the earthquake and tsunami and what people in the above coastal areas should do.14 Nov 03:12 AM
OpinionThe dawn of 5G telecommunicationsCOMMENT: The roll-out of 5G, the fifth generation of wireless broadband technology, is just around the corner.09 Nov 02:59 PM
BDBDRetailRegulator proposes Chorus service changesThe Commerce Commission is proposing changes Chorus has to provide retail service providers on its copper lines.08 Nov 09:11 PM
TelecommunicationsAmerica's extraordinary threat to RussiaThe US has levelled an extraordinary threat against Russia admitting it has laid the groundwork for a devastating cyber assault against the country.07 Nov 09:44 PM
TelecommunicationsSamsung Note 7s blacklisted in NZThe New Zealand Telecommunications industry is blacklisting all Samsung Galaxy Note 7 mobile phones from November 18.05 Nov 12:28 AM
BDBDTelecommunicationsSpark backing away from copper broadbandSpark managing director Simon Moutter has reinforced its push to steer customers away from copper broadband.04 Nov 08:12 PM
Media and marketingNew player in NZ streaming battleA business claiming it is "backed up" by MediaWorks is taking on Sky and entering the streaming box market.03 Nov 06:25 AM
New ZealandSpark may refuse spies' requests for infoSpark is critical of spying laws which leave it up to the company whether to volunteer information about its customers.03 Nov 04:21 AM
TelecommunicationsSky, Vodafone merger sees delaySky and Vodafone have the next two weeks to try to allay the ComCom's worries about the pair's planned $3.4 billion merger.31 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsSpark rises while Sky and Restaurant brands dropNew Zealand shares were mixed, with Sky Network Television, Restaurant Brands New Zealand and A2 Milk Co dropping while Spark New Zealand rose.31 Oct 04:40 AM
BDBDTelecommunicationsSky shares slump on merger ruling delayThe Commerce Commission is delaying its decision over concerns the proposed merged entity would squeeze out smaller rivals.30 Oct 08:18 PM
BDBDTelecommunications400,000 Kiwis on slower internetSome 400k internet users in NZ are on a slower form of internet connection than is available, with almost no cost involved in changing to the faster version.27 Oct 11:35 PM
Media and marketingAT&T/Warner deal could escape scrutinyAT&T's $85.4b purchase of Time Warner could escape regulatory scrutiny from a key player in telecommunication mega-deals.23 Oct 09:26 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingSky TV boss hits out at opposition to mergerSky Network Television chief John Fellet has hit out at submissions opposing a merger with Vodafone.20 Oct 03:56 AM
BDBDTelecommunicationsSky TV: 2017 charges higher than forecastSky Network Television increased its annual forecast.19 Oct 09:04 PM
Telecommunications$100m undersea cable on home stretchWatch NZH Focus: The project to lay a submarine cable connecting New Zealand Australia is about to enter its final stage.18 Oct 06:05 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsFree UFB installations through to 2019Chorus will continue to provide free non-standard residential ultrafast broadband installations until 2019.17 Oct 09:29 PM
