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<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.

<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.

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.

Found in translation: Tras@ction
When 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.

Big dig to start by year's end
As 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.

Success: Camera pros keep eye on world market
Nelson firm wants to see its high-definition webcams used around the globe.

Business steps up to help earthquake victims
New Zealand businesses are stepping up and helping out Christchurch earthquake victims.

Telecom shares fall on bad Govt broadband news
Telecom 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.