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Spark mobile helps drive 9% increase in first half net profit
The telecommunications company, Spark, has reported an improved first half profit after a lift in mobile revenue and a fall in costs. Audio
NZ not in danger - telecommunications companies
The heads of New Zealand's largest telecommunications companies are reassuring customers that the country isn't in danger of being cut off from the rest of the world by inadequate undersea cables. Audio
Spark increases prices following increase in Chorus charges
Telecommunications company Spark has followed through with its promise to raise prices after the decision earlier this week setting Chorus's network line charges. Audio
Spark says industry has little confidence in regulatory system
Telecommunications company Spark says the industry is fed up with the government's regulatory approach to the sector which has only succeeded in delivering market uncertainty and costly internet… Audio
Consumers set to pay more for broadband internet
The Commerce Commission has raised how much Chorus can charge internet service providers to connect to its network, which is likely to be passed on. Audio
Spark says Commerce Commission a negative for customers
The digital and telecommunications provider, Spark, says the Commerce Commission's decision is the worst possible Christmas present for New Zealand consumers and businesses -- and could hit its bottom… Audio
Spark to spend $14m on broadband in rural Canterbury
Spark has announced it is going to spend $14 million fast-tracking the roll-out of fast broadband in rural Canterbury. The work installing the 4G network was going to take three...
Spark to buy South Island company for $50m
A South Island based IT company has been bought by Spark for $50 million.
Spark buys CCL for $50 million, CCL business to stand alone
Digital and telecomunications company, Spark, is buying the privately-owned, South Island-based Computer Concepts, for 50 million dollars. Audio
Spark closing in on Vodafone as the mobile market leader
The phone and broadband retailer, Spark, says it's closing in on Vodafone in the mobile market, and expects to pass its rival and be number one within a year or so. Audio
Chorus hopes review will lift 'stranglehold'
Network company Chorus is welcoming a review of telecommunication rules, which it says have cost it money, dividends and shareholders.
Naked line growth more concerning for Spark than Chorus
A telecommunications analyst says the rapid growth in the number of new line connections that don't include a traditional telephone service, will be a worrying trend for the telecoms and digital… Audio
Companies coughing up for content: The Spinoff
An in-depth look at rugby's deep roots in New Zealand appeared in the media here this past week. It came from one of the UK's major media titles and its writer rightly won praise for it. But most… Audio
Spark jobs going
Telecommunications company Spark is laying off 400 workers. But it says it's business as usual and we won't feel a thing. Audio
Cheaper copper wire price hits Chorus profit
Chorus's full-year profit has been hit due to cheaper mandated copper wire prices.
Spark has appointed receivers to Mako Networks
Spark has appointed receivers to Mako Networks after the technology company was placed into liquidation last week. Audio
Spark says demand for digital services will drive profit growth
Spark's boss is convinced the phone and broadband provider is now in the right shape to prosper. Audio
Oh no. More Sky Go no-go woe
Sky's streaming service was down for last weekend's Silver Ferns thriller. It wasn't Sky's fault, but it's far from the first time sports fans have been frustrated by its failure during top live… Audio
Spark to launch home security service
The phone and broadband retailer, Spark, says its new home security service will fill a gap in the market. Audio
Spark launches public appeal to keep copperline charges down
Spark is appealing to the public for help in battling against higher wholesale internet charges, which it says are out of whack with the rest of the world. Audio