TelecommunicationsCallPlus owners ponder backdoor TV backdownThe new Aussie owners of Call Plus won't rule out continuing with its Global Mode service and says it is up to existing owners to deal with broadcasters' legal challenges.14 Apr 02:19 AM
TelecommunicationsM2 buys CallPlus for $250mFounders of the country's third-largest telco and broadband provider, CallPlus, have sold the company for $250 million.13 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionA digital bill that's far too broadTechnology columnist Chris Barton comments on the problems with the Harmful Digital Communications Bill.06 Apr 09:30 PM
Media and marketingGlobal mode put on noticeOn Thursday entertainment and television players Spark, MediaWorks, Sky and TVNZ fired a warning shot to Slingshot, Orcon and Bypass Network Services.03 Apr 04:00 PM
Media and marketing'Backdoor' TV show access threatSpark, MediaWorks, SKY and TVNZ have fired a warning shot to Slingshot, Orcon and Bypass Network Services over their Global Mode service.02 Apr 01:45 AM
BDBDTelecommunicationsChorus terms to be reviewedThe Commerce Commission is to review the terms under which Chorus offers unbundled bitstream access (UBA) to retail telecommunications companies.01 Apr 04:00 PM
Banking and financeNZ's first mobile walletNZ's first mobile wallet has been launched by technology company Semble in collaboration with national mobile operators and banks.30 Mar 11:35 PM
TelecommunicationsHutchison Whampoa continues revamp with $19.9b deal for O2Li Ka-shing's Hutchison Whampoa have agreed to acquire Telefonica's O2 unit in the UK as the billionaire continues his efforts to remake the conglomerate.25 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDConstructionIndex slips after profit drops at FonterraNew Zealand shares fell, led by Fonterra Shareholders' Fund, after the world's biggest dairy exporter lowered its guidance for dividends25 Mar 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark boss takes swipe at NetflixSpark chief executive Simon Moutter has taken a swipe at new competitor Netflix, saying the TV streaming company is taking advantage of GST loopholes.24 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionSimon Moutter: Netflix has immediate advantage by avoiding GSTIs it fair big companies extract hundreds of millions of dollars of profit each year from the economy, yet contribute little or nothing to fund a civil society?23 Mar 09:35 PM
TelecommunicationsSnap acquisition 'critical move'2degrees' acquisition of internet service provider Snap allows the company to get into the rapidly growing movie and TV content business.23 Mar 04:00 PM
Telecommunications2degrees to reveal future of businessMobile brand 2Degrees has called a media briefing for this morning to "announce a major development regarding the future of the business."22 Mar 05:20 PM
Telecommunications'School in a box' hope for refugeesVodafone New Zealand is helping to boost education in refugee areas with the development of its instant classroom - a digital "school in a box".18 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionTakeover bid challenges Telstra's crownAlmost no one outside his inner circle knows what David Teoh looks like.15 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: No Spark in Henry's new showLeading telecommunications company Spark actively considered becoming the cornerstone sponsor of the new Paul Henry breakfast show, but has pulled out, writes John Drinnan.12 Mar 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsIt's official: Google wants to offer cellular serviceA top Google exec has confirmed that the search giant wants to start offering wireless service.05 Mar 01:30 AM
BDBDTelecommunicationsKordia back in black as it shakes up OzKordia Group, the broadcasting and telecommunications network operator, returned to a profit in the first half on an improved performance at its Australian business.04 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsFlexiGroup buys Spark rentals unitSpark has agreed to sell its Telecom Rentals business for $106 million to Australian financial services company FlexiGroup.04 Mar 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsWidening US-Europe mobile gap focus in SpainThe top speakers at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona are two Americans who symbolise pressing threats for Europe's carriers.03 Mar 06:25 PM
TelecommunicationsHolly Ryan: Spark swipe reignites price rowSpark yesterday reignited the copper pricing debate, hitting out at the Commerce Commission and Chorus after the commission set its draft price.24 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDConstructionChorus paces rise in sharemarket indexNew Zealand shares rose yesterday, paced by Chorus as its first-half earnings met with market expectations. Xero rose to a four-month high as a seller exited the stock.23 Feb 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsNew boss as Telstra eyes northAustralia's largest telco, Telstra, is also pursuing an Asian expansion strategy, and on Friday appointed the man in charge of that expansion to run the entire company.22 Feb 04:00 PM
