Why One NZ has just copped a record fine
Penalty comes after both sides appealed original penalty. Telco responds.
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One NZ's record $3.6m fine for misleading broadband promotions
Company tried to overturn convictions in court, lost, and had bigger penalty imposed.
'One of the best things I've done': Schools with phone bans already in place report positive results
Schools with cellphone bans report increased productivity and better social interactions.
One NZ joins smartwatch fray with $5/month plan
"Wearable" plans from One NZ and Spark let you leave your phone at home.
I have to stop phubbing everyone - including my other half
OPINION: I try to stay focused, but my attention is waning.
'World-first' satellite-to-normal-phone call completed
Lynk is competing with Elon Musk's Starlink in the cell tower in the sky stakes.
Buried lead cables less risky than DIY, health expert says
Kiwis making bullets, sinkers, doing up old homes face lead poison risks.
Shaneel Lal: Telcos unite to cancel anti-trans trolls
Opinion: Businesses will combat haters by bonding together on important social issues.
One NZ drops '100% mobile coverage’ for new tagline
A cease and desist letter was sent to the local mobile heavyweight.
Chorus takes $7m hit on cyclone, flooding damage
Cyclone has a nasty sting its tail for Chorus.
How old is your iPhone? 2degrees reveals shutdown date for 3G network
It follows rivals Spark and One NZ, who have already announced kill dates.
Infratil buys stake in Console Connect - in which Chinese Govt has indirect stake
Console Connect carries 17 per cent of the world's internet traffic.
Crown signs over quarter share of 5G spectrum to Māori
The Crown has handed over the 5G frequencies allocation set aside for Māori.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Telecommunications not treated as major priority - report
Critical equipment for fixing telecommunications was replaced with other gear.
Tex's stolen Lexus recovered: Who gets the $5000 reward?
Owner no longer has two degrees of separation from talismanic vehicle.
One NZ expands measures to counter child exploitation material
Spark, 2degrees strengthen protections to block websites with CSAM content.
Markets with Madison: Mainfreight’s moderation, Infratil’s acquisitions
Mainfreight’s Don Braid hopes to hold onto as much pandemic-fueled revenue as possible. Plus, Infratil eyes more acquisitions after buying out telco One NZ from Brookfield.
Infratil taking full control of One NZ in $1.8b deal
The deal gives the telco an enterprise value of $5.9 billion.
Infrastructure Report: Communications restored but not back to normal
Restoring stable networks will be an expensive and radical undertaking.
Emergency Mobile Alert goes off around country in Civil Defence test
The alert went off at 6.17pm today.
Indian official suspended after draining reservoir to find phone dropped while taking selfie
The phone was retrieved (2 million litres later) but wouldn’t start as it was waterlogged.
Changes at Chorus as two veterans exit - and one takes more power
The broadband network operator is restructuring into three business units.
Chorus: $500m needed for better rural broadband
UFB network operator sets date to retire copper.
Quid pro quo for free spectrum: Telcos reveal 5G rural upgrade spend. A good deal?
More details revealed of a scheme that's seen telcos receive spectrum at no cost.
Solomon Islands’ broadband and mobile services hit due to cable damage
The problem affects a significant portion of the country and could take 3-5 weeks to fix.
$650m project: Spark to shift 1800 staff to new Auckland CBD headquarters
'It’s at a whole new level of quality, environmental sustainability and occupier comfort.'
Starlink speed: NZ watchdog's verdict amid handicapped rankings
Good news for the 'predatory' service.
Samsung NZ closes mobile kiosks
In a statement, they said the decision was made due to "changing customer preferences".
10-week wait for broadband: Chorus says sorry, and it’s 200 staff short
Green List delay as telecommunications skills initially left out.
‘Uber for drones’ launches in NZ - what you could earn
Accident sees Qantas pilot try a new direction.
Spark's future: Analysts rate its three-year plan
The telco's three areas of focus in its new strategic blueprint.
Secrets of the extraordinary Vodafone-One NZ makeover - and the clever logo that didn't fly
'We can now focus on New Zealand 100 per cent of the time.'