EnergyPlan for one big bill has a downside, expertA power company is offering the chance to pay all household costs in one bill - but consumer groups warn the convenience may come at a cost.06 Apr 04:15 PM
TelecommunicationsTelco lobby head steps downTelecommunications Users Association CEO Paul Brislen is leaving the job after three and a half years.26 Mar 09:35 PM
TelecommunicationsTelco warns Govt on 'sledgehammer' lawVodafone has warned the Government that its cyber-bullying laws are a "sledgehammer" that could require it to remove entire websites in response to complaints.20 Mar 03:15 PM
TelecommunicationsTelecom ditches ShowmeTV nameTelecom says it will ditch the name of its soon-to-launch internet television service, ShowmeTV, after two companies with similar brand names raised concerns.19 Mar 02:40 AM
TelecommunicationsContract changed, Chorus' problems remainUltra-fast broadband contract changes don't address the fundamental problems Chorus is facing from wholesale broadband price cuts, say analysts.11 Mar 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsTelecom broadband outages resolvedTelecom believes a problem affecting a small part of its North Island broadband network has been resolved.04 Mar 08:40 AM
OpinionChris Barton: Confusing times at TelecomSo Telecom is to become Spark, launch ShowMeTV and become "the Netflix of New Zealand", writes Chris Barton. What a confusing confluence.03 Mar 08:06 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Companies must lift earnings performanceThe NZX will run out of steam unless companies, particularly the larger ones, can take advantage of the stronger economy, writes Brian Gaynor.28 Feb 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsTelecom inks Spotify music dealTelecom has unveiled a partnership with Spotify and will offer some mobile customers free accounts with the online music giant.26 Feb 09:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: TV wars - Sky won't fall inTelecom's ShowMeTV should cut another chink in Sky Television's armour built up over 25 years of being a pay television monopoly, writes John Drinnan.25 Feb 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsChorus working to counter price cutsChorus says it isn't relying on High Court action or an appeal to the Commerce Commission to reduce the changes it has to make to its business.24 Feb 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsAnalysts split on Spark rebrandAnalysts are divided over Telecom's Spark rebrand and foray into internet TV with some labelling it a "bold approach" and others a "minor distraction".24 Feb 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsSky profit, shares soarSky Network TV's share price has rallied sharply after the company produced a 22pc lift in its first-half net profit, appearing to shrug off any threat from Telecom.24 Feb 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsTelecom name 'confusing'Two NZ companies with similar names to Telecom's internet TV venture, ShowmeTV, say resulting consumer confusion will have "massive implications" on their businesses.24 Feb 05:38 AM
TelecommunicationsInternet TV war beginsTelecom has revealed its plan to become the Netflix of New Zealand by providing movies and TV shows to subscribers over the internet.21 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Spark of inspiration or a fizzer - time will tellPrivate companies should change their names only after much consideration.21 Feb 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsTelecom sparks upTelecom chief executive Simon Moutter says his company's name change is a "marker", showing that its future is very different from its past.21 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionHamish Fletcher: Pay TV the big Telecom news todayTelecom "hanging up"on its old name and brand threatens to eclipse the really big news for consumers this morning, Hamish Fletcher writes21 Feb 12:15 AM
TelecommunicationsTelecom changing name to SparkTelecom intends to change its name later this year to Spark and will launch its own internet TV service called ShowmeTV.20 Feb 11:00 PM
TelecommunicationsSacked telco worker takes case to courtA former Telecom employee has taken the communications company to court, appealing against his sacking for allegedly falsifying a medical certificate while holidaying in Fiji.19 Feb 04:30 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsChorus offers copper pricing proposalChorus has put up an alternative proposal to the Commerce Commission on how its physical copper lines should be regulated.16 Feb 08:53 PM
TelecommunicationsMobile boost tipped for TelecomTelecom is expected to have attracted more mobile customers in the second half of last year.16 Feb 04:30 PM