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Telco the latest utility provider to increase pricing.
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One NZ earnings up, outlook revealed, sale speculation addressed
Telco's latest numbers revealed in Infratil's results.
Spark to take solar power from Genesis’ Lauriston project
Genesis Energy has signed up Spark to take power from its Laurison solar project.
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The 'right to disconnect' movement has grown in recent years.
One NZ's big 5G play greenlit; UK watchdog says $116m NZ software deal could hit partygoers
Developments in two contentious tech deals.
2degrees hit with charges over alleged misleading 'free Aussie roaming' claims
It turns out 2degrees' 'free Aussie roaming' for business plans was capped at 90 days.
Rural broadband: Chorus' $2.5b proposal for new telco minister Paul Goldsmith
The plan would extend ultra-fast broadband to 95 per cent of the population.
Spark downgrade a 'dent' to investor confidence: analyst
Forsyth Barr senior analyst Aaron Ibbotson said the downgrade was a surprise.
Revealed: The most complained-about telco
Free, independent dispute service says there are still too many complaints.
Who is Infratil manager Morrison, the $38 billion firm that James Shaw just joined as partner?
Ex-Green Party co-leader's new gig might give him a shot at effecting real change.
New York professor's verdict on NZ’s phones-in-schools ban
As the measure kicks in this week, commentators and teachers have differing takes.
Will NZ's school phone ban work? Let’s see what it does for students’ curiosity
Where nearly everyone has a smartphone, probably nearly everyone will have an opinion.
Spark apologises after man’s Xtra Mail blunder loses 30 years of family tree research
Tech veteran questions telco's backup policy for its web mail service.
Humane AI Pin is more comic relief than iPhone-killer
The tech world's hottest gadget is, well, just too damn hot.
Watchdog takes One NZ to court, alleging 111 breaches
The telco says it's surprised by the action over 'technical breaches'.
NZ Post text message phishing scam widespread
Scam has familiar strategy, but new tactics.
Fast fibre let down by internet users’ lousy Wi-Fi
No point getting "Ferrari-level of broadband" with a slow router, ComCom says
One NZ, one year on - and what’s next, from Starlink to AI
PLUS: A marketing expert's verdict on the rebrand.
2degrees latest telco to cut staff, One NZ confirms post-restructure numbers
The telco's technology team has been restructured.
AI revolution in NZ: Why the speed of human job losses is causing concern
How the AI revolution differs from the Industrial Revolution as it starts to cost NZ jobs.
One NZ unionised call centre workers vote on strike
The union says a 'unilateral' remote work rule is provocative but One NZ says it's fair.
Home-building construction crunch: Who has failed lately and why
A 12-point list of the many builder failures lately.
Job cuts at Spark, with AI in the frame
The telco cites 'unsustainable' increase in labour costs.
Market close: NZ stocks end firm after RBNZ rate call
NZ stocks ended on a firm note after RBNZ kept rates on hold.
Spark reveals aggressive data centre plans - involving a Dairy Flat surf park
Major project for Dairy Flat.
Spark’s first-half profit dips, but reaffirms full-year guidance
Telco reports its half-year numbers.
Property Insider: Contentious retirement village survey, who wants $500k+ from failed builder
More than 300 NZ retirement villages and 71 operators ranked according to best practice.
Chorus chief executive to depart, new CEO named
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