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Spark CEO calls on Govt at annual meeting
The telecommunications company Spark says the roll out of new high speed mobile networks could be delayed unless the Government makes some decisions soon. Audio
Spark boss says multi-million cost of restructuring will ease
The telecommunications company Spark has reported an 8 percent fall in profit from restructuring its business. Audio
The brave new world of online sport streaming
The telco Spark is hoovering up the rights to live sport, securing the English Premier League for next year, as well as the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Business and technology commentator Paul Spain joins… Audio
Spark to stream Premier League football
The telecommunications company, Spark, has signed its second major sport content deal, securing the rights to English Premier League football. Audio
Screening rights: Underdog makes the big league
The telco Spark has scored English football rights that were part of the package at Sky TV for years. Mediawatch looks at how the English Premier League has become a political football in the…
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Screening rights: Underdog makes the big league
The telco Spark has scored English football rights that were part of the package at Sky TV for years. Mediawatch looks at how the English Premier League has become a political football in the…
AudioSpark picks up English premier football coverage
The telecommunications company has expanded further into sports broadcasting - picking up the rights to English Premier League from next year.
Spark sets out plans for rollout of 5G network from 2020
Spark has set out its plans for state-of-the-art 5G mobile services from 2020, as the rollout gets underway elsewhere in the world. Audio
Spark facing court action
The telecommunications company Spark is facing court action for allegedly overcharging thousands of customers. Audio
Dare to stream
An Australian telco's groundbreaking online coverage of the FIFA World Cup failed to fire this week. Disgruntled punters and even the PM have forced it to put the pictures back on TV instead - and all… Video, Audio
Dare to stream
An Australian telco's groundbreaking online coverage of the FIFA World Cup failed to fire this week. Disgruntled punters and even the PM have forced it to put the pictures back on TV instead - and all…
Video, AudioSpark sees Agile workplace as its future
Is Spark is within its rights to give 1900 staff five days to sign new employment contracts, or leave the company? Audio
Spark makes deal with Sky TV to offer sport content
Sky TV has cut a deal to deliver sports coverage to Spark's broadband customers. Audio
Spark downgrades profit with accelerated cost-cutting measures
The telecommunications company, Spark, has downgraded its profit outlook as it plans to spend more on a restructuring programme, adding 55-million of costs to the bottom line. Audio
Spark sells half of Connect 8 to Electra
The telecommunications company, Spark is selling a half-stake in its fibre network company, Connect 8, for an undisclosed amount. Audio
Is NZ ready for streaming sport events online?
New Zealanders are being told they better get used to the digital world of streaming TV shows. Spark has won the rights for the Rugby World Cup and only seven of the matches will be free to air on… Audio
Rural communities worried about missing out on RWC
Spark and TVNZ have secured the rights to broadcast the Rugby World Cup, but only seven of the 40 matches will be on free-to-air TV - the rest will require a high-speed internet connection. Video, Audio
Streaming the Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup 2019 broadcast rights have been sold to TVNZ and telecommunications giant Spark. The price of streaming all the games has not been revealed and TVNZ will play just seven games free… Audio
Spark plans to continue working with TVNZ for premium content
The telecommunications company, Spark, says it wants to keep working with TVNZ to secure broadcasting rights to premier content. Audio
Eyes on the RWC prize
The Rugby World Cup in Japan next year will be screened here by TVNZ and telco Spark. For the first time, fans who want every game live will have to pay to watch it online. Is it a significant… Audio
