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Internet users can face two-year waits
Enduring long waits to get internet access is a phenomenon not limited to Central Auckland, according to other would-be web users.
Aucklander waits one year for broadband
A central Auckland resident has slammed "Third World" services after being told he would have to wait up to a year to be connected to broadband internet.
Commerce Commission looks into alleged Telecom breach
The Commerce Commission has launched an investigation into whether Telecom's wholesale unit broke the rules by discriminating against retail rivals
Increased GST rate applied to September bills
Hundreds of thousands of households have been charged the higher rate of GST for goods supplied before the GST rise took place.
Telecom needs broadband terms 'within weeks'
Telecom says it needs to conclude terms with the Govt in the next few weeks if it is to be its partner in an ultra-fast broadband network.
<i>Chris Barton</i>: Roll over Telecom, the Jetsons' revolution has finally arrived
Vision becomes reality as more people turn to the internet for phone calls.
<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Last call for lobbyist, but telcos not yet off hook
Ernie Newman's efforts have delivered many gains for consumers over the past dozen years.
NZ Post tops new corporate reputation scale
NZ Post has come out top of a new Corporate Reputation Index, while Telecom has come bottom of the list.
Man drowned trying to avoid police, inquest told
A young man drowned in the Grey River in an attempt to avoid a drink-driving conviction, Coroner Richard McElrea has told an inquest.