TelecommunicationsEye on the sky: Awarua StationWho knew New Zealand had a space programme? In truth, with the exception of Auckland company Rocket Lab's launch of a rocket 100km into the sky last November, we can't claim to have tried visiting the inky void.12 Sep 05:30 PM
TelecommunicationsFound in translation: Tras@ctionWhen 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.12 Sep 05:30 PM
TelecommunicationsBig dig to start by year's endAs 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.12 Sep 05:30 PM
Small BusinessBusiness without walls: VocoMichael Foley is director of a business that believes so firmly in broadband infrastructure that it has done away with the other kind - as a "company without walls", it has no premises.12 Sep 05:30 PM
TelecommunicationsOnline wine: La VinothequeBroadband, as hundreds of thousands of New Zealand users already know, provides fast access to the internet and email.12 Sep 05:30 PM
EconomyWhat's the point of faster broadband? Here's whatWill ultra-fast broadband be a game-changer or a costly toy? Anthony Doesburg found five companies already showing what better internet connections can mean.12 Sep 05:30 PM
EnergyTelecom shares fall on bad Govt broadband newsTelecom 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.09 Sep 01:30 AM
BDBDEnergyRegional broadband gets nod over Telecom's national planCrown Fibre Holdings has prioritised three regional deals in its short list for the government funded roll-out of an ultra-fast broadband network.08 Sep 10:45 PM
Opinion<i>Chris Barton</i>: Copper and fibre bandwidth gulf is gargantuanThe 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.08 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandSkyCity fire alert cuts Vodafone broadbandVodafone internet users were cut off this afternoon after a power surge caused smoke to billow from a room at Auckland's SkyCity.24 Aug 05:40 AM
Opinion<i>Simon Hendery:</i> Fast-changing demands test telco sectorSimon Hendery writes that more network traffic won't mean more income for major phone providers.18 Aug 05:30 PM
Personal Finance<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Net needs to go on a diet, say power-saversPressure on electricity supplies will grow unless a way is found to control telecommunications' energy appetite.15 Aug 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Chris Barton:</i> New Zealand's broadband: Bring it on at the speed of lightAnyone calling for a cost-benefit analysis doesn't understand the internet.11 Aug 05:30 PM
Personal FinanceStrength in telco networking numbersWhen it comes to getting the biggest bang for the broadband buck, it seems playing nicely with our mates across the ditch may be NZ's best strategy.10 Aug 05:30 PM
TechnologyDivvying up the digital infrastructureThe outcome of a bidding war for ultra-fast broadband will result in a major shake-up of the local telecommunications sector, writes Simon Hendery.10 Aug 05:30 PM
EmploymentSmart cities attract smart peopleUsing intelligent technology to improve our environment is paramount, writes Brett O'Riley.10 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O-Sullivan</i>: Infrastructure duo tighten grip on portfolioBill English and his infrastructure team are looking forward to a single Auckland council.10 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessHow fibre will fuel farm of the futureFederated Farmers says fast, reliable broadband access is necessary if agri-business is to reach its productive potential. Simon Hendery reports.10 Aug 05:30 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsTelstraClear no competition for Telecom in backhaul, says regulatorThe Commerce Commission says TelstraClear provides no meaningful competition for Telecom in the wholesale backhaul market.06 Aug 12:00 AM
OpinionBrian Fallow<i>Brian Fallow</i>: Broadband plan raises uneasy questionsWill this be a conspiracy against the consumer?04 Aug 04:00 PM
