Simon Moutter
Spark reaffirms earnings guidance for FY17
The telecommunications company, Spark, says the company is in better shape and returning to long-term sustainable growth. Audio
Spark sees global competiton as biggest rise to profitablity
The telecommunications company, Spark, says the biggest risk to its business is big multi-national companies using their muscle to undercut them on value added products and services, perhaps a dig at… Audio
Spark reports flat FY result, expects slow rate of growth ahead
Telecommunications company Spark has reported a flat full-year profit -- with stronger mobile phone, IT and internet revenues offsetting a fall in fixed landline and a higher tax bill. Audio
Spark says staff need more than IT skills to get ahead
The head of New Zealand's largest digital services and telecommunications business says it takes more than technology skills and experience to get ahead in the fast changing digital economy. Audio
Spark mobile helps drive 9% increase in first half net profit
Telecommunications company Spark says it's ready to take on whatever curve ball the fast changing digital economy throws its way, on the look-out for opportunities that keep it ahead of the pack. Audio
Spark mobile helps drive 9% increase in first half net profit
The telecommunications company, Spark, has reported an improved first half profit after a lift in mobile revenue and a fall in costs. Audio
Spark says industry has little confidence in regulatory system
Telecommunications company Spark says the industry is fed up with the government's regulatory approach to the sector which has only succeeded in delivering market uncertainty and costly internet… Audio
Spark says Commerce Commission a negative for customers
The digital and telecommunications provider, Spark, says the Commerce Commission's decision is the worst possible Christmas present for New Zealand consumers and businesses -- and could hit its bottom… Audio
Spark says making money from digital services a big challenge
The phone and broadband retailer, Spark, says the company's biggest challenge is how to turn a profit in what is a rapidly changing industry. Audio
Spark closing in on Vodafone as the mobile market leader
The phone and broadband retailer, Spark, says it's closing in on Vodafone in the mobile market, and expects to pass its rival and be number one within a year or so. Audio
Spark says demand for digital services will drive profit growth
Spark's boss is convinced the phone and broadband provider is now in the right shape to prosper. Audio
Spark reports a fall in full year profit
Shares in Spark have jumped 8 percent after earnings rose and the phone and broadband retailer, forecast higher dividends. Audio
Spark launches public appeal to keep copperline charges down
Spark is appealing to the public for help in battling against higher wholesale internet charges, which it says are out of whack with the rest of the world. Audio
Spark says it's positioned to meet demand for digital services
Spark says it's well positioned to take advantage of the growing demand for digital services, as it moves beyond a period of significant cost cutting and restructuring. Audio
Spark's 1st half profit and revenue fall, mobile business grows
Spark's half year profit has fallen due to waning demand for fixed line phones and intense competition in the broadband market. Audio
Spark says it's poised to build market share
Spark says it has an edge against other competitors aiming to deliver high value data services and content to businesses and consumers. Audio
Spark near doubles reported profit
Spark, the new name for Telecom, is signalling this may be the last year its underlying profits will fall. Audio
Telecom officially becomes Spark
One of the country's best known brand names is no longer as Telecom officially becomes Spark. Audio
Telecom to rebrand itself as 'Spark'
In a surprise move, Telecom has announced that will rebrand itself later this year, changing its name to 'Spark.' Audio
Job cuts confirmed at Telecom
Between 900 and 12-hundred and 30 jobs are to go at Telecom by the middle of the year - with the company signalling more layoffs but unable to say when. Audio