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Appeal Court rules Dotcom search warrants valid
Government

Appeal Court rules Dotcom search warrants valid

Court Appeal finds Kim Dotcom's 2012 arrest warrants valid despite flaws, but illegal for NZ police to share cloned info with US FBI.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2014
Census data shows telcos losing out to data users
Unified Communications

Census data shows telcos losing out to data users

NZ's shift from landlines to mobiles rattles telcos, as census reveals deep cuts into traditional revenue streams.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2014
Telecom sells AAPT for A$450M to TPG Telecom
Unified Communications

Telecom sells AAPT for A$450M to TPG Telecom

Telecom sells Australian AAPT unit to TPG Telecom for AUD $450 million, exceeding expectations. The move aligns with its focus on NZ operations.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2013
Can 2degrees block the 4G spectrum sale to Vodafone, Telecom?
Unified Communications

Can 2degrees block the 4G spectrum sale to Vodafone, Telecom?

2degrees urges Commerce Commission to block 4G spectrum sale to rivals Vodafone and Telecom, fearing stifled competition.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
Govt presses ahead with remaining 4G auction
Unified Communications

Govt presses ahead with remaining 4G auction

NZ govt proceeds with 4G auction despite 2degrees' plea, selling unsold 700MHz blocks. Telecom and Vodafone vie for additional spectrum.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2013
Wynyard hikes 2013 capital spending by up to 63%
Software-as-a-Service

Wynyard hikes 2013 capital spending by up to 63%

Wynyard Group ramps up 2013 capital spending by up to 63%, bringing forward staff recruitment and setting new expenditure targets to drive sales growth.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2013
Vector wades in on 4G spectrum, opposes letting telcos buy more
Unified Communications

Vector wades in on 4G spectrum, opposes letting telcos buy more

Vector challenges telcos' bid for more 4G spectrum, citing a need for wider access, including sectors like energy and health.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2013
Telecom to offer CEO and senior managers performance incentives to boost profits
Unified Communications

Telecom to offer CEO and senior managers performance incentives to boost profits

Telecom Corp introduces performance-linked equity grants for top managers to drive profit growth amid a focus on digital ventures.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2013
Chorus credit rating on review for possible downgrade
Unified Communications

Chorus credit rating on review for possible downgrade

Moody's reviews Chorus for downgrade after regulator slashes copper line charges, heightening financial pressure on the telecom.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Apple NZ almost doubles profit... pays $3.9m tax
Apple

Apple NZ almost doubles profit... pays $3.9m tax

Apple NZ's profits soar to $10.5m amid steady sales, despite paying just $3.9m in tax, amidst global scrutiny over tax practices.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2014
NZ shares rise as Xero cracks $5 billion value
Fintech

NZ shares rise as Xero cracks $5 billion value

New Zealand shares rose, led by Xero on optimism more investors will focus on the cloud-based accounting firm's growth potential.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Sat, 11th Jan 2014
NZ business confidence hits 15-year high
Information Communication & Technology

NZ business confidence hits 15-year high

New Zealand business confidence rose to its highest in almost 15 years this month, adding to evidence the economy is picking up pace.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2013
Chorus won't meet UFB, RBI contracts if copper prices cut, Adams says
Unified Communications

Chorus won't meet UFB, RBI contracts if copper prices cut, Adams says

Chorus's ability to deliver national broadband at risk if wholesale copper prices are cut, warns Minister Amy Adams.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2013
Key hints at Chorus contract renegotiation
Unified Communications

Key hints at Chorus contract renegotiation

PM John Key hints at Chorus contract renegotiation amid a billion-dollar shortfall, ensuring ultra-fast broadband project's progress.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
Chorus files High Court appeal over copper price ruling
Unified Communications

Chorus files High Court appeal over copper price ruling

Chorus appeals in High Court against Commerce Commission's copper pricing, challenging the narrow basis and its massive impact on its services.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2013
Chorus shares hit new low as Govt isolated on copper-pricing
Government

Chorus shares hit new low as Govt isolated on copper-pricing

Chorus shares plummet as government's hands tied on copper pricing, leaving the firm facing financial strains and investment risks.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
Xero doubles first-half losses in quest for global domination
Fintech

Xero doubles first-half losses in quest for global domination

Xero, the cloud-based accounting software company that's now the second-biggest listed company more than doubled its first-half loss as it continues i.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
Chorus shares hit record low
Unified Communications

Chorus shares hit record low

Investors reel as Chorus shares plummet to a historic low amid fears over government response to price cuts threatening its financial stability.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2013