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Spark Digital signs M2M deal with world's largest electronic security firm

The 5-year deal provides ADT with access to Spark Connected Mobility service allowing it to expand into regions where analogue is unavailable.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2015

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Qrious partners with Roy Morgan Research to provide insights into Kiwi market

Qrious teams up with Roy Morgan to transform NZ market insights, merging cutting-edge analytics with detailed consumer profiling.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2015

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Fastest broadband services officially live in Dunedin

Gigabit broadband services are now live in Dunedin today, meaning the city can now access the fastest broadband speeds in the southern hemisphere.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2015

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Spark Chief Turnaround Officer out, new focus in

Spark New Zealand has announced that Matt Crockett, its Chief Turnaround Officer, will be leaving the company in the middle of this year.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2015

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Spark dumps Telecom Cook Islands on Teleraro

Spark NZ sheds 60% stake in Telecom Cook Islands to Teleraro for NZ$23m, aligning with its customer-centric local focus strategy.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015

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Spark New Zealand calls Chorus out

Spark New Zealand urges regulator to lower unjust '80% higher' Chorus fees, citing expert analysis for fairer charges.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015

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MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise, Xero climbs on tech favour; Auckland Airport falls

New Zealand shares rose paced by Xero and Diligent Board Member Services, as investors favoured technology-based stocks.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2015

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Long wait ahead for Spark's Gigatown plans

Spark will offer Dunedin locals its fastest Ultra Fibre plans at heavily discounted prices ahead of its Gigatown plans later this year.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2015

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Vocus to spend US$58.5m to beef up Southern Cross Cable

It will increase the firm's existing capacity by almost 10 times to ensure it will continue to meet the rapid growth in internet data demand.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2015

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iSocket arrives to notify Kiwi businesses of power outages via text

Without committing themselves to a monthly fee, customers get a cell phone alert that gives them time to take corrective action.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2015

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Spark 1H profit falls 13% after streamlining operations; outlook still uncertain

Spark New Zealand's first-half profit fell 13 percent after the company formerly called Telecom slimmed down its business, selling assets such as AAPT.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2015

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Spark New Zealand revenue down, remains focused on growth strategy

Spark New Zealand has released its half-year results for the FY15 financial year, and says the company is continuing to deliver on goals.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2015

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Spark teams up with Putti to help SMEs

Spark Business is offering customers a Putti 'build your own' mobile-responsive website free for 24-months (RRP $19.95 per month).

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2015

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MARKET CLOSE:NZ shares fall led by Spark; MRP, Contact fall on yield caution

New Zealand shares fell led by Spark New Zealand as investors booked profit on recent gains in regular dividend paying stocks.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2015

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Spark: No compo for you

Spark says no to compo as irate customers rage over last night's major North Island outage, leaving many without vital communication links.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2015

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Spark crapped itself last night

Spark customers were sent into an annoyed frenzy last night when a breakdown impacted data, texts and phone calls.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2015

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Spark's Revera sued by consultant over $3.1 million commission fee

Revera has been sued by a consultant who claims he missed out on $3.1 million in commission fees when the business was sold to Spark New Zealand in 20.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2015

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Consumer NZ poll slams Vodafone and Spark

Consumer NZ survey finds sharp drop in customer satisfaction with Vodafone and Spark, underperforming in service reliability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2015

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Bigpipe takes aim at Spark

Bigpipe has set its sights on gaining the number three spot in the New Zealand market and says OTT services may be on the cards.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2015

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Vocus and Spark form construction joint venture for fibre

The joint venture puts Spark in an even better position to help New Zealand businesses navigate a digital future in which fibre will become increasing.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2015