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Juha Saarinen: XT time all over again?

Was it really NZ celebrity porn hunters that crashed Spark on the weekend or something else?

2degrees turns on Wgtn 4G

Internet outage for Spark

A frenzy over fake or leaked nude celebrity photos possibly sparked this weekend’s disastrous internet meltdown.

John Drinnan: PR's image under a cloud

Public relations business needs a little PR itself, as Dirty Politics raises questions about industry practices.

Lawyers query plan by Chorus

Chorus' proposed changes to wholesale broadband services are likely to breach "good faith" terms set by the Commerce Commission, according to a legal opinion obtained by the regulator.

Chorus broadband changes likely to breach rules

Chorus’ proposed changes to wholesale broadband services are likely to breach “good faith” terms, according to legal advice received by the Commerce Commission.

For and against: Is Lightbox a game changer?

Three Herald writers share their thoughts on Spark's new TV on-demand service Lightbox.

Spark flicks on the Lightbox

Lightbox fuels online TV content wars

The battle of the box is heating up as Spark officially launched its online television service overnight, with 5000 hours of content for $15 a month.

Lateral shares debut on NZAX

Telecom changes its name

Today, Telecom becomes Spark. But as Hamish Fletcher reports, transforming the phone company is going to require much more than a name change.

Mediaworks joins Sky, TVNZ in ad ban

TVNZ has joined Sky TV in banning Slingshot's latest ads promoting the ISP's 'Global Mode service.'

Westpac nears release of 3D banking app

Westpac New Zealand says it is gearing up to release a world first banking app that will allow customers to view their account details in 3D.

Sky TV bans Slingshot adverts

Sky TV has banned Slingshot advertising, in a move the pay TV operator says protects consumers legitimately viewing TV shows and movies.

Telecom's Lightbox no sweat for Sky

Sky TV chief executive John Fellet is not breaking into a sweat after Telecom's slow motion launch of subscription video on demand service (SVOD) Lightbox.

Telecom unveils Lightbox line-up

Telecom - soon to become Spark - has revealed more shows that will be available on its new Lightbox subscription video service, launching toward the end of August.

Judges probe as Chorus appeals Comcom pricing

Lateral still keen to list