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Time running out for NZ’s copper phone network
One of our biggest telcos plans to pull the plug next year.
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.
Govt’s cellphone ban in schools: What Northland principals think
Schools say ban has had a positive effect but question whether it needed to be imposed.
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.
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.
Job cuts at Spark, with AI in the frame
The telco cites 'unsustainable' increase in labour costs.
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.
Chorus chief executive to depart, new CEO named
JB Rousselot to step down in April.
AT puts security guards on closed Meola Rd to protect workers
The closure was recently extended for three more months until the end of April.
2degrees fires shots at One NZ deal
'2degrees’ lack of spectrum is limiting our ability to compete with Spark and One.'
Meta pays first ever dividend, Apple rebounds, Amazon surges
Three of Wall Street's "Magnificent Seven" report.
Poor rural broadband highlighted in briefing to new Communications Minister
Elon Musk's Starlink could be in for more costs and regulation, if MBIE gets its way.
One NZ cuts staff, continues talks with union over WFH reduction
The union opposes a move to three days in the office, up from the previous two.
Hands-on: Samsung bets big on AI with Galaxy S24 phones
Circle to Search, live translation of phone calls, erasing people from pics.
NZ’s most embarrassing tech disasters, Part 1
Sometimes, tech enriches our lives. Other times ... oh, boy.
Biggest foreign investment deals of 2023
Which countries are most active, what sectors are they buying in and what prices are paid?
One NZ staff protest over work-from-home policy
The telecommunications company was a pioneer of flexi-time work in 2020.
Telecommunications sites targeted in spate of solar panel thefts
Two men have been remanded in custody until January 8 next year.
2degrees starts ‘cell tower in space’ trial in Nelson - what customers can expect
Lynk hooks up with A-Rod for $1.6 billion IPO. One NZ updates on Starlink partnership.
Spark offers free mobile during landline broadband outages, tests satellite service
Satellites could cover for damaged fibre during the next natural disaster, the telco says.
Picking the right phone or broadband plan: Watchdog puts heat on telcos with five new measures
Telcos have not been following the watchdog's other recommendations.
One NZ layoffs: 'This is not about AI taking people’s jobs'
Move comes against the backdrop of transition to being "an AI-led" telco.
New bright red radios donated to rescuers
Pelican packs and new radios donated after Cyclone Gabrielle highlighted comms importance.