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Hits to phone bills, investment? Spark, One NZ caution as Govt eyes spectrum auctions - 2degrees 'excited'
Telcos split on the consequences of a potential Crown windfall.
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Ending China's chokehold? The Kiwi start-up using AI to create synthetic alternatives to rare earth elements
The CIA's venture capital wing is among those who backed a $13m raise.
Fibre outage hits central Auckland suburbs
Grey Lynn, Westmere and Western Springs are among the areas affected.
Kiwi 21-year-old rides AI boom: From a 45 minute chat to $43m in funding for his start-up
Sea12 now has 14 staff in New York and aims for eight-figure revenue this year.
'We're making tools, not toys': Ubco back in the saddle with revved up Australia Post, NZ Post deals
Three big contracts, new farm, law enforcement and defence focus.
How Spark's latest price rise will hit your phone and internet bill
Customers' monthly bills will increase by between $2 and $13, depending on their plan.
Mystery Auckland domes: Visual evidence reveals the mystery satellite firm's identity
Dozens of satellite dishes are being installed by 2degrees on College Hill.
Satellite station takes shape on city rooftop for secret US broadband provider
The station was granted non-notified consent last year, drawing ire from nearby residents.
'NZ data on NZ soil': Rich-lister's start-up raises $12m to take on hyperscalers
Exaba stores data on NZ soil at a much-discounted rate to hyperscaler pricing.
'Know it's really us': Spark launches call-verification tool
Spark’s new tool shows the company's name, logo, verified badge and reason for the call.
Trump's tariffs prove a multimillion-dollar opportunity for two West Auckland mates
Answering a friend's distress call turns into a major business opening.
Auckland’s DataMasque raises $7m as OpenAI comes for its business
Co-founder slaps down SaaSpocalypse threat.
The Kiwi company advertising for 100 new roles
CEO Kahl Betham says AI is powering new products, not cutting staff numbers.
Infratil boosts earnings as CDC dominates valuation, One NZ dominates profit contribution
Firm forecasts stronger FY27 but there are limits to the AI magic as One NZ's value falls.
Kiwibank hit by fresh app, internet banking outages
The bank has not revealed the cause of the latest disruption.
Phil Thomson: Australia just handed us an opportunity. Are we going to take it?
OPINION: The tech ecosystem has grown more than six times in value since 2019.
'Unwelcome' for rural NZ: Starlink hikes its prices
The move comes as owner SpaceX gears up for its US$1.75 trillion IPO.
Widespread mobile outages hit One NZ network
Customers nationwide are reporting problems making and receiving calls.
Skinny ad stunt puts commercials at start of customers’ phone calls
More than 3000 Skinny customers chose to opt in to the ad-call trial.
‘More affordable’ Netflix with ads coming to NZ but there are some hitches
Cheaper streaming, but with a couple of limits.
How a gold Trump phone pre-order turned into a $59m question for buyers
Trump Mobile updated its terms to say deposits do not guarantee a phone will be made.
NZ's Auror goes on global crimefrighting spree, releases new facial recognition at home
Feted in the UK, Auror is – at times – controversial at home.
Diana Clement: How AI can and can't help you with your finances
OPINION: AI can audit your spending, build budgets and spot late-night blowouts.
‘Overuse of AI in the wrong places': Business leaders' take on NZ's digital priorities
Tech leaders rate New Zealand's tech adoption a flat six out of 10.
Big in Japan: Spark first to Starlink roaming
Telco talks could lead to a new way to use your phone overseas.
Oliver Hartwich: Splitting the gentailers would not cut your power bill
OPINION: Combining generation and retail cushions households from wholesale price swings.
Westpac says AI can outperform humans for some contact centre tasks, but will boost not replace staff
After an in-house trial, Westpac NZ takes a Microsoft system to the public.
Cyclone Vaianu: Telcos name worst-hit areas for broadband and mobile outages
One NZ and Spark using Starlink satellite-to-mobile to plug coverage gaps.
How to stay connected if Cyclone Vaianu knocks out mobile networks
Lessons have been learned since the huge destruction caused by Gabrielle.