Media and marketingLightbox fuels online TV content warsThe battle of the box is heating up as Spark officially launched its online television service overnight, with 5000 hours of content for $15 a month.27 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: TV war not so fierce in real worldSky TV's big result on Friday was a reminder that while we can all see the future, real profits live in the present.24 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsMore subscribers fuel Sky TV profitsNZ's dominant pay-TV company posted a better than expected 21pc gain in profit as it boosted revenue from more subscribers.22 Aug 09:03 PM
TelecommunicationsSky's grip on viewers a challengeSpark boss Simon Moutter was talking up growth prospects for new digital TV service Lightbox as the company formerly known as Telecom delivered its annual result yesterday.22 Aug 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark boss sees brighter futureSpark expects its operating earnings and profit will return to growth this financial year.22 Aug 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark turnaround ahead of schedule, says MoutterSpark, the company formerly known as Telecom, says its strategy to turn its business around “is gathering pace” as it announces positive full-year result.22 Aug 02:30 AM
OpinionEntertaining ourselves to deathOur growing ability to access on-demand entertainment is all well and good, writes Greg Dixon, but what we really need is more time.08 Aug 05:30 PM
TelecommunicationsTelecom changes its nameToday, Telecom becomes Spark. But as Hamish Fletcher reports, transforming the phone company is going to require much more than a name change.07 Aug 06:40 PM
TelecommunicationsMediaworks joins Sky, TVNZ in ad banTVNZ has joined Sky TV in banning Slingshot's latest ads promoting the ISP's 'Global Mode service.'05 Aug 06:16 AM
Banking and financeWestpac nears release of 3D banking appWestpac New Zealand says it is gearing up to release a world first banking app that will allow customers to view their account details in 3D.05 Aug 02:44 AM
TelecommunicationsSky TV bans Slingshot advertsSky TV has banned Slingshot advertising, in a move the pay TV operator says protects consumers legitimately viewing TV shows and movies.04 Aug 02:28 AM
TelecommunicationsTelecom's Lightbox no sweat for SkySky TV chief executive John Fellet is not breaking into a sweat after Telecom's slow motion launch of subscription video on demand service (SVOD) Lightbox.03 Aug 05:35 PM
TelecommunicationsTelecom unveils Lightbox line-upTelecom - soon to become Spark - has revealed more shows that will be available on its new Lightbox subscription video service, launching toward the end of August.31 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Bus lanes free outside hoursPhoebe Falconer answers our readers' questions about transport or any other Auckland issue.28 Jul 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsStoush over broadband plansTelecom and Chorus are having their first big squabble since they split up, with the phone and internet company complaining to regulators over its former network.22 Jul 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsPhone recycling scheme gets govt backingThe Government has thrown its backing - but not its money - behind a mobile phone recycling programme.08 Jul 03:36 AM
TelecommunicationsTV networks scramble after Slingshot's Netflix moveFree to air TV networks are holding urgent talks with Hollywood studios after revelations Slingshot is offering easy internet access to shows they have paid for.04 Jul 03:46 AM
TelecommunicationsSpark set to fire up at cost of $20mTelecom's $20 million name change will happen on August 8 and within months Spark will replace the existing branding at 70 stores, 8000 retailers and on 3000 payphones.01 Jul 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsTelecom's Spark name change date setTelecom will change its name to Spark on August 8 - and will have a new ticker code on the New Zealand and Australian stock exchanges from then.30 Jun 11:30 PM
TelecommunicationsTelecom's new Lightbox TVTelecom has shone a light on its new TV service but is not saying when it will start.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOver 70 phones tapped last yearPhone companies have revealed the extent of Govt agency spying on their networks, with more than 70 secret wire taps last year in New Zealand alone.06 Jun 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsTelecom TV details coming soonTelecom says more details of its online television service are "close" and will be unveiled before the company changes its name to Spark in August.05 Jun 10:50 PM
