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Spark hits back against 'bogus' Orcon throttling claims

Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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Spark has hit back at claims made by Orcon over traffic throttling, claiming it's nothing more than a PR stunt.
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Orcon shines bright light on throttling

Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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Orcon says an estimated 81 percent of Kiwi internet users could be having their internet artificially slowed down.
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Bigpipe sparks up residential UFB

Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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Bigpipe lights up Auckland with ultrafast broadband, offering up to 200Mbps speeds, setting a new benchmark for residential internet.
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'Lower-end modems' root cause of Spark outage...

Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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Spark NZ attributes major outage to outdated modems, exploited in a DDoS attack aiming at Eastern Europe, now boosting user security.
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Qrious sees in new digital age with new CEO...

Thu, 4th Sep 2014
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Ed Hyde has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Qrious, the smart data business launched by Spark New Zealand in 2014.
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Boost for rural high-speed broadband as Spark's 4G rollout begins...

Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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Spark New Zealand has launched its 4G services on the recently acquired 700MHz spectrum in the Waikato region.
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Spark customers offered special deal on Lightbox

Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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Spark offers broadband customers a special half-price Lightbox deal for six months, adding to its 30-day free trial, for a limited time.
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Light up, Light up, because now you have a choice...

Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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NZ's newest online TV service, Lightbox, goes live with exclusive shows, promising freedom and entertainment for all broadband users.
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Spark NZ: All Blacks score not the only figure to soar at Eden Park

Tue, 26th Aug 2014
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Mobile data usage skyrocketed during the Bledisloe Cup match, with a 110% increase compared to last year's test match, according to Spark New Zealand.
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Spark momentum gathers pace as Kiwis warm to strategic change

Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
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Spark New Zealand's strategic focus on customers bolsters momentum, promising net earnings growth with a surge in mobile and IT services.
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Has Spark Business solved SMB cash flow struggles?

Thu, 14th Aug 2014
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Spark Business has partnered with local Kiwi company Optimizer to solve one of the most common 'pain points' for small business owners...
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Spark My Potential... Flagship crowdfunding initiative hits NZ

Fri, 8th Aug 2014
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Spark launches 'Spark My Potential,' a game-changer in NZ crowdfunding, offering coaching, exposure, and potential top-ups to dreamers.
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Telecom makes digital mark... officially changes to Spark

Fri, 8th Aug 2014
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After 27 years as Telecom, the New Zealand icon rebrands to Spark, signalling its evolution beyond traditional telephony.
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Spark Digital CEO 'fired up' about digital future...

Fri, 8th Aug 2014
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Spark Digital CEO Tim Miles is fired up about Gen-i's rebrand. He talks to Heather Wright about the genesis of Spark and leadership.
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Tele-gone? Workers rebel as Moutter-Gate saga continues...

Fri, 25th Jul 2014
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Telecom turmoil escalates as CEO Moutter faces worker backlash, highlighting a deep-rooted culture of dissatisfaction within the firm.
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Under-fire Moutter apologises to 'cynical' Telecom employee

Mon, 21st Jul 2014
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Telecom CEO Simon Moutter apologises after harshly criticising a 'cynical' employee, igniting debate on leadership and workplace culture.
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Leak: Cynical? Please resign! Says Simon Moutter

Sat, 19th Jul 2014
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Watch what you say on Telecom's internal intranet forum – or you might find the big boss telling you to feel free to take your cynical side to another company!.
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Sparks fly as Telecom reveals official name change date...

Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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Telecom NZ ignites the digital landscape, rebranding to Spark New Zealand from 8 August, embarking on a transformative journey beyond traditional telecom.
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NZ boost as Gen-i nails down Aussie Telstra deal

Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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Gen-i partners with Telstra to provide ICT services to New Zealand customers; aims to meet changing business needs.
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Sparks fly as Telecom seals Business Cloud specialist acquisition

Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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Telecom to acquire specialist Appserv to expand Cloud services, strengthening Telecom's position in the market.