Sky stories
Samsung & Sky bring 4K UHD sports streaming to New Zealand
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Samsung and Sky launch 4K UHD sports streaming in New Zealand, debuting with the Ashes cricket series on Sky Sport Now, enhancing clarity for fans.
2degrees rebrands wholesale unit to 2degrees Network Partners
Thu, 16th May 2024
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2degrees rebrands its wholesale unit to 2degrees Network Partners, shifting focus to digital-driven solutions with the launch of the Flex self-service portal.
UK telecoms sector loses £2.3 billion, jobs on the line
Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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UK's telecoms industry is losing an alarming £2.3bn annually, endangering jobs, according to Sagacity research.
NZ telco market reinvents itself post COVID-19
Thu, 21st Oct 2021
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analyst report
New Zealand telcos are rebounding from COVID-19 impacts, with revenues remaining relatively flat despite the pandemic, according to IDC research.
Sky confirms Vocus as a key service partner for Sky Broadband
Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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Sky partners with Vocus New Zealand for the rollout of Sky Broadband, aiming to provide quality products and services to customers.
Sky to become NZ's next ISP
Tue, 26th May 2020
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Sky NZ takes broadband plunge in fight to curb customer churn and rejuvenate market stance amidst sports rights losses.
Spark drops Lightbox video streaming service & sells it to Sky TV
Thu, 19th Dec 2019
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Sky plans to merge Lightbox with its own streaming platform Neon, creating what it calls a 'supercharged' service for New Zealanders.
Annoyed, angry and devastated: How Kiwis really feel about streaming the Rugby World Cup
Sat, 7th Sep 2019
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Kiwis frustrated with streaming-only Rugby World Cup coverage; older viewers and Sky customers most negative, new research reveals.
LPL to broadcast weekly programming on Sky Sports
Tue, 12th Feb 2019
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Let's Play Live (LPL) has now announced it will broadcast weekly programming for the rest of 2019 on the Sky Sports channel from Sky TV.
Dell Boomi expands its enterprise iPaaS portfolio
Thu, 8th Nov 2018
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network infrastructure
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Dell Boomi announces new additions to its integration Platform as a Service, providing tools for today's enterprise.
Sky TV set to launch new pop up channel called GINX Esports TV
Tue, 7th Aug 2018
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Competitive video gaming has grown over the years and it's becoming more mainstream. This is why a new channel is being launched to reflect this.
Vodafone TV arrives at Kiwi homes across the country
Thu, 3rd May 2018
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Vodafone TV launches in New Zealand, offering broadband customers access to 18 free-to-air channels and popular streaming apps on eligible Ultimate Home plans.
One of New Zealand's largest companies farewells CEO
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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CEO of SKY TV in New Zealand, John Fellet, has announced his retirement as the company secures exclusive rights to all HBO content.
Go on a VR tour of the Natural History Museum with David Attenborough
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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Sir David Attenborough leads exclusive behind-the-scenes VR tours of London's Natural History Museum, crafted by Microsoft and Factory 42 for Sky's VR app.
ComCom blocks Trade Me's move to acquire Motorcentral
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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Berry argues that the merger could also entrench the market power Trade Me holds for online classified advertising to motor vehicle dealers.
The Amazon Prime video app is now available on Apple TV
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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Amazon's Prime Video app is now available on Apple TV, expanding access in over 100 countries to a library that includes Amazon Originals and live sports.
Industry players weigh in on Sky TV's move to block websites
Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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Sky TV takes legal action to block certain websites in New Zealand, prompting backlash from ISPs and InternetNZ.
Vodafone TV partners up with SKY and Netflix
Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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Vodafone TV teams up with SKY and Netflix, launching a new console that promises unrivalled entertainment with seamless viewing across devices.
Freeview takes on Sky in an all-out brawl for Kiwi viewers
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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Freeview is set to launch a high-end recorder and a new On Demand platform combining Live TV and On Demand services.
Sky NZ updates camera and lens fleet bringing high-quality video to Kiwis
Tue, 29th Aug 2017
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Sky NZ elevates their broadcast quality by upgrading their camera and lens fleet with new Fujinon lenses, enhancing the Bledisloe Cup experience for viewers.