Kim Dotcom fronts ‘first world internet’ campaign
Founder of Mega fleshes out his political ambitions and says the cost of international data is holding New Zealand back.
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Government studies Chorus intervention options
New Zealand network operator Chorus is now likely to take an earnings hit as a political stand-off rules out further legislation.
Telecom snaps up final 700MHz block
Single block of "digital dividend" spectrum reaps NZ$83 million for the government
Chorus inks $178 million fibre funding deal
New Zealand network operator Chorus seals an option for accelerated Crown funding for the Ultrafast Broadband network rollout.
Phone boxes converted into national WiFi network
What do you do with old public phone boxes hardly anyone uses any more? In New Zealand they are being converted into a national network of WiFi hotspots.
Advanced software-defined networking applications showcased
The 14th annual conference of international research networks last month was the scene of some startling demonstrations of the future of open-source networking.
Union riled as Chorus cuts copper network maintenance
Up to 145 jobs are at risk as network operator Chorus focuses on what the engineers union calls 'reactive maintenance' of the copper network.
Vodafone's rural broadband service faces performance audit
The New Zealand government-funded Rural Broadband Initiative faces a technical audit to ensure that performance levels contracted with Vodafone are being met.
Spark hikes broadband charges
New Zealand's biggest telecommunications retailer responds to regulatory price signals and uncertainty about backdating with higher prices.
Whangarei is New Zealand’s first gigacity
An innovative fibre rollout ends two months ahead of schedule in New Zealand's north.