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NZX down 1.87pc after volatile session
The NZ sharemarket's benchmark index fell to a two-month low today as the escalating debt crisis in Europe stoked fears of a new credit crunch.
XT network had 'immature operational systems' - report
Telecom's XT network failed because the network and supporting operations were not ready to manage the levels of traffic experienced.
XT grew too big, too fast - report
An independent review into Telecom's XT mobile network has found it grew too big, too quickly.
Telecom profits tumble 38pc
Telecom's profits for three months to the end of March have fallen 38 per cent from $159m to $97m.
Telecom set to report earnings slump - analyst
The Auckland-based telco will report a 47 percent decline in profit and more downbeat news could still come, according to analyst Guy Hallwright.
Low divorce rate not a sign of happy marriages - expert
A low divorce rate shows Kiwis avoid marriage unless they're truly committed, a relationship counsellor said.
Yellow Pages chief plays down sale talk
Yellow Pages Group chief executive Bruce Cotterill is playing down prospects of a sale as a committee of bankers ponders the future of the company.
Telecom says latest job cut talk 'rubbish'
Telecom says rumours of up to 2000 people losing their jobs at the company are 'rubbish'.
Internet firm: Why the wait is so long
TelstraClear call centre staff are given time off at work to play rock, paper, scissors and make paper aeroplanes.
Vodafone market share sinks as 2degrees grows
Vodafone NZ's market share sank below 50 per cent last year as new kid on the block 2degrees mobile entered the market.
Sale could keep Telecom dividends up
The sale of Telecom's Australian business could keep dividends up, says an industry analyst.
Telecom mag gives staff a cheer-up
Telecom's in-house magazine has published letters from forgiving XT customers as a "happy pill" to boost staff morale.