TelecommunicationsRain causing internet, phone outagesFaults on the copper network are causing outages for Spark customers and the telco says Chorus doesn't have enough staff to cope.01 Jul 12:21 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Digital not pulling its weightCOMMENT: Spark chief executive Simon Moutter hit a nerve calling for Google, Facebook and other global media players to pay their fair share of taxes.30 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsSky, Vodafone play down competition threatSky TV and Vodafone say they have plenty of rivals and their merger won't by a threat to competition.30 Jun 12:39 AM
BDBDTelecommunicationsSpark completes $200m programme upgradeSpark has completed a $200 million programme upgrading the backend for its customer service IT platforms.29 Jun 02:12 AM
New Zealand'Do they care for anyone's lives?'With no working phone line, there are fears an 87-year-old woman has been left without a lifeline.29 Jun 12:34 AM
TelecommunicationsSpark boss calls out tech giants on taxCOMMENT: Tax - it's about doing the right thing, writes Spark managing director Simon Moutter.22 Jun 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark or Vodafone - Who's number one?Spark is challenging the claim in the Sky TV/Vodafone merger documents that Vodafone is number one in mobile.21 Jun 10:00 PM
EntertainmentStreaming war: Which one will win NZ?New research confirms Netflix is the streaming service of choice with Kiwis, with more than 264,000 paid subscribers. But what about its competitors?06 Jun 10:00 AM
TelecommunicationsSpark chief to lead innovation expedition to IsraelSpark NZ chief executive Simon Moutter is leading the first New Zealand Innovation mission to Israel this coming week.27 May 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsAre you happy to hold for 222.22 mins?Auckland woman Louise Black waited 90 minutes until her call to telco Spark was answered. She is not alone.17 May 08:13 AM
TelecommunicationsVector Arena becomes Spark ArenaAuckland's largest indoor venue Vector Arena is set for a name change as telco Spark takes over the brand, technology partner and naming rights contract.09 May 08:54 AM
Telecommunications4.5G launch brings record mobile speedsMobile data speed of 1.15 gigabits per second is the fastest mobile data speed in New Zealand, says Spark.04 May 02:18 AM
TelecommunicationsSpark offer free Lightbox with broadbandSpark home broadband customers will now receive a free subscription to Lightbox for the entirety of their plan.27 Apr 06:25 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsSpark unveils top table shakeupSpark has announced a big overhaul of its senior executive team.25 Apr 10:40 PM
TelecommunicationsSubmarine cable comes ashore at RaglanWATCH: The latest piece of cable connecting New Zealand to the world wide web has landed in Raglan.14 Apr 01:20 AM
TelecommunicationsSkinny's customer care rated bestSkinny Mobile has been recognised for its customer service with two awards.01 Apr 12:34 AM
OpinionHenri Eliot: Do you want to know the skill set of company directors?Henri Eliot talks publishing a skills matrix that provides shareholders with the information needed to evaluate a board's skill set mix.24 Mar 09:00 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsSpark expands wireless servicesSpark has been given the go-ahead to buy an unused radio spectrum and expand its wireless services.23 Mar 09:20 PM
TelecommunicationsSpotify and Spark extend partnershipSpark customers on some monthly plans will be able to continue streaming music on Spotify for free.17 Mar 09:30 PM
TelecommunicationsSubmarine cable work begins at RaglanThe Tasman Global Access Cable will connect New Zealand and Australia.16 Mar 09:04 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark offers $33 credit to phone billCustomers will need to apply online before the end of April to get the money.01 Mar 08:01 PM
TelecommunicationsAwaroa beach holiday comp launchedThose who pledged money in the recent Givealittle campaign will get first chance to be one of three lucky families to stay at the popular beach.23 Feb 11:11 PM
TelecommunicationsLand rules changed to slash UFB waitChanges to consenting rules for ultra-fast broadband connections are tipped to halve the wait time for most requests.22 Feb 09:35 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark 'evolving' new video plansSpark is exploring new ways to deliver video entertainment to customers, but Lightbox's chief executive says this won't be affecting its product.18 Feb 11:20 PM
TelecommunicationsFocus on mobile drives Spark profit boostFalling fixed line business is being more than offset by better mobile and broadband, says Spark.17 Feb 09:30 PM
TelecommunicationsNZ telcos and internet access world classNew Zealand has a telecommunications sector outperforming its OECD counterparts in a number of ways according to a report released by an industry lobby group.10 Feb 08:54 PM
TelecommunicationsSurvey slams top providersTwo of New Zealand's biggest internet and mobile providers have been slammed in a customer satisfaction survey.03 Feb 02:57 AM
TelecommunicationsBeach will be public if campaign succeedsAn idyllic, privately-owned beach will be added to the Abel Tasman National Park if a Givealittle campaign to purchase the land succeeds.02 Feb 11:06 PM
TelecommunicationsGoing beyond the form fillingBreaking up might be hard to do, but unions take work too.28 Jan 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark pledges to save Abel Tasman beachSpark has announced it will pledge $20,000 to the Givealittle project to buy a $2 million Abel Tasman beach.26 Jan 10:52 PM
TelecommunicationsExecutive Success: Discovering new ways to communicateVideo updates and apps for staff are among the tools being put to work at Spark Digital.21 Jan 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsPrivate numbers accidentally printed in White PagesThousands of people have been affected by a privacy breach and their information could have been published in the phone book without their permission.18 Dec 01:21 AM
