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
Telecommunications111 outage caused by human errorThe 111 emergency line service wasn't switched over when the Spark office, where the calls are handled, was evacuated.14 Nov 05:29 AM
Banking and financeGattung's new bag: Helping women help womenWith an already impressive resume, My Food Bag co-founder Theresa Gattung is at work on a fresh new venture.11 Nov 07:45 PM
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
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Spark turns up the music volumeCOMMENT: Telco is keen to make the move into entertainment.03 Nov 04:00 PM
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
BDBDTelecommunicationsSpark boss' generous gift to assistantSpark's Simon Moutter has gifted 6,000 shares to his assistant as appreciation for many years of service.18 Oct 03:37 AM
TelecommunicationsNZ 'incident' with Samsung phoneA New Zealand customer has come forward with their Samsung Galaxy Note 7, reporting that the device caught fire.11 Oct 08:28 AM
TelecommunicationsBeyond the glass ceilingJolie Hodson wants to be a CEO. If she gets her way she will be part of a very small group of women who have made it to the top in NZ.02 Oct 05:32 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark CFO looks beyond the glass ceilingSupport helps women get to the top, but so does taking your chances, an aspiring CEO tells Tamsyn Parker.30 Sep 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsSimon Moutter: A private role in innovationSimon Moutter has been floating the idea of a corporate growth co-investment platform. He talks to Liam Dann.26 Sep 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark gives cheap broadband to needy familiesSpark is offering entry level home broadband for $15, a quarter of the usual price - but only to some families. The telecommunications 22 Sep 03:21 AM
TelecommunicationsIt's here: iPhone 7 arrives in NZThere was no queue of Apple fans outside Spark's Queen St store this morning, with robots lining up for pre-order customers instead.15 Sep 11:45 PM
TelecommunicationsVodafone rejects Sky merger criticismVodafone has responded to submissions to the Commerce Commission opposing the proposed merger with Sky TV.14 Sep 09:47 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark to move Xtra email accountsAll @xtra.co.nz email accounts will be moved from Yahoo to a New Zealand-based provider.13 Sep 05:24 AM
TelecommunicationsSpark chief ditches Sky TV boxSimon Moutter fired a shot at rival Sky TV on Twitter when he posted a photo of him packaging up his Sky box to send it back.13 Sep 01:40 AM
Sponsored StoriesTeachers' delight at turning out 'global citizens'The biggest buzz for Toni Nua as a teacher is walking into a room full of new entrants and seeing them at work on their tablets. It's 30 Aug 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark increasing data plans for freeThe massive growth in data usage has seen Spark add additional data to plans at no extra cost.29 Aug 01:45 AM
Sponsored StoriesBoost to learning pays off in low decile schoolsAuckland's Tamaki College used to have forlorn pass rates in NCEA. The decile one secondary school saw many of its predominantly Maori 21 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsSpark to chase mobile, IT revenueSpark is backing a plan to run brands at the budget and premium ends of the market.18 Aug 01:22 AM
TelecommunicationsNew CEO for Spark VenturesEd Hyde is currently the CEO of big data and analytics company Qrious.16 Aug 03:49 AM
TelecommunicationsSpark raises bar - will others follow?More companies will begin offering packages similar to Spark's minimum $40,000 salary to attract the best talent, a business leader says.15 Aug 12:01 AM
Sponsored StoriesThe tech changing kid's livesManaiakalani helps the students in a group of decile 1 primary and secondary schools to learn by working daily on digital devices, making full use of digital resources.14 Aug 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsCan all employers do this?One New Zealand business will now pay all permanent staff who aren't on a commission at least $19.20 an hour. Does yours?14 Aug 03:19 AM
TelecommunicationsExecutive Success: New industry, same ambitionsFrom Nike to Spark, marketer says his move isn't really such a big leap.11 Aug 09:54 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Call to support innovation on buttonCOMMENT: Here's a challenge to NZ directors: Get behind Simon Moutter's call to action to big business to invest in early stage companies.09 Aug 05:00 PM
Media and marketingSpark appoints David Chalmers as CFOSpark has appointed the interim chief executive officer of MediaWorks as its new chief financial officer.01 Aug 09:15 PM
TelecommunicationsDonors can cover Givealittle's new feePeople donating to causes will be asked whether they want to donate more to cover the new 5 per cent fee.28 Jul 10:05 PM
TelecommunicationsBig data worth $4.5 billion to New ZealandData driven decisions could benefit businesses, but Kiwis are slow to adapt to the analytical approach.21 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHow Pokemon Go could ruin gaming for everyoneWhy we can't have nice things: while the gaming industry rushes to compete with Pokemon Go, will quality take a back seat?14 Jul 05:00 AM
TelecommunicationsHow much data is Pokemon Go using?Pokémon GO might be the biggest internet craze we've seen in a long time - but when it comes to data usage it's just another drop in the online ocean.13 Jul 12:15 AM
TelecommunicationsAsbestos work at Spark data centreStaff have been relocated, but operations at the data centre won't be disturbed.04 Jul 09:55 PM
TelecommunicationsUltra-shoddy broadband: Cables exposedFibre-optic cables for ultra-fast broadband have been installed across fences and through gardens in some Auckland homes - leaving residents concerned.04 Jul 05:00 PM