Spark fields 17,000 help requests, warns about 'setup issues' on Saturday night
Telco encourages more customers to test their in-home setup ahead of NZ vs Ireland.
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Sky boss describes brutal cricket fight
Stewart makes his excuses for losing cricket. Investors vote for Sanzaar deal.
As crucial vote looms, Sky reveals NZ Rugby must hold shares for up to two years
Shareholders will vote on Sanzaar deal this morning.
'Mad scrum' - why analyst downgraded Sky, despite rugby rights win
The battles ahead against a "hell-bent" Spark.
Spark Sport rivals will want the regulatory blowtorch turned on
2degrees has already gone to the Commerce Commission. Others will likely follow.
Sky stumped as Spark takes domestic cricket rights
Spark hints of more to come, brushes off concern about streaming service.
Black Caps fans must now stump up for two subscriptions
Cricket fans face a tough choice.
Comment: Who's to blame for Spark Sport woes? Apparently, you are
Comment: Spark has pointed a lot of fingers throughout its streaming woes.
Sky renews Sevens deal to 2023, loses Disney channels
Another lower-level skirmish won by Sky as it braces for the main event with Spark.
Telstra buys into Southern Cross Cable, diluting Spark's stake
Confirmation that new trans-Pacific cable will go ahead, and that dividends will be axed.
'Inferior product': Ex-All Black bashes Spark Sport
A brutal Facebook post received support from those similarly affected.
Spark pins blame on TVNZ for Australia-Wales audio woes
Spark also cops to problem Georgia vs Uruguay match - and blames water breaks.
Japan upset sees Spark Sport spike, sets up shot at quarter-final redemption
Stars align for the streaming service - but the numbers still don't add up.
Spark, US outfit share spoils as once-hot IPO prospect Wherescape carved up
Software goes one way, staff the other.
Michael Wigley: Important for rugby and economy to give Spark a break
COMMENT: There is so much to gain from changing away from Sky dominance.
Editorial: Spark misfire will affect big picture of streaming
We say: Many subscribers will long remember their first big live-streamed sports event.
Streaming headaches: Spark sure it can win back fans
Telco is confident streaming service will perform well for the rest of the World Cup.
Anatomy of a streaming meltdown: What really went wrong for Spark on Saturday?
Was an international provider really to blame for the World Cup shambles?
Spark boss fronts after streaming fail, service returns to streaming-only
PLUS: Duke's ratings spike, a hardline on refunds.
'Pretty disastrous': Marketing expert on the damage to the Spark brand
Marketing expert Ben Goodale noted that Spark's failure has gone global.
Chris Keall: A huge, possibly mortal blow for Spark's streaming ambitions
Last night's problems will have a huge impact. The fallout has only just begun.
RWC Q&A: Which games are free, how to hook up, more
Get set to stream - or take full advantage of the free and live stuff.
TVNZ, Spark turn to virtual All Blacks
Spark and TVNZ throw the kitchen sink at their coverage, hinting at a sports-grab to come.
60,000 streamed RWC opener on Spark Sport: how that stacks up
Telco nudges ahead of Sky, but tougher test tonight.
Spark's RWC bombshell to customers just before kick-off
Last-minute shock and confusion. Spark responds.
Chathams get free Rugby World Cup streaming
Remote island may have better RCW coverage than parts of rural NZ.
Spark Sport close to a clean sheet - but hit by Man U snag
And when we'll see full replays for Rugby World Cup games.
Spark reveals big numbers around its Kupu app
Four clever apps for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.
Top 3 takeaways from Apple's big event
Wot no 5G?, Apple Watch hitch, entertainment going global
Sky trolls Spark with rugby streaming stats
PLUS: Where to find the 14 free Rugby World Cup games
Hosking: Do or die time for Spark Sport's RWC coverage
COMMENT: Spark has taken something that was dear to us (rugby) and changed the rules.