Kiwi Stories

NZ telcos plead guilty, given fines over false invoicing

Three telco providers in New Zealand have been fined a total of $121,500 for making false representations in customer invoices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2020

Unified Communications

Chorus' message: just be more committed to paying

Vocus says prices could increase by between $12 and $200 per user, which would have to be absorbed by the provider or paid for by the consumer.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019

Online Safety

Updated: NZ ISPs block internet footage of Christchurch shootings

New Zealand ISPs, including Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees, are blocking websites showing Christchurch shooting footage to prevent further dissemination.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2019

Digital Entertainment

We're not thieves when we have the choice (and Netflix is killing piracy)

Piracy in New Zealand is dying as people choose cheap, legal streaming content over the hassle of illegal downloads, according to Vocus Group.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Feb 2019

Global Stories

Unified Communications

Vocus showing growth in ANZ markets

Both the parent in Australia and the NZ wing of the telco are showing solid revenue in the previous financial half-year.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2020

Unified Communications

Vocus unlocks strategic infrastructure opportunities in Northern Territory with govt partnership

Vocus and the Northern Territory government are partnering to upgrade the state's internet backbone to a capacity of 20Tbps.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2020

Unified Communications

Broadband Compare and TUANZ name best broadband in NZ

Over 200 professionals from New Zealand's ICT sector gathered at the Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards to honor the country's top broadband providers.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2019

Unified Communications

NZ mobile market in 'good shape', Commerce Commission claims

New Zealand's mobile market in 'good shape' as competitive environment benefits consumers, says Commerce Commission.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2019

Unified Communications

Vocus adds Hawaiki capacity, network upgrades

Vocus boosts its network with additional Hawaiki cable capacity and significant upgrades, enhancing service quality for Australian and New Zealand customers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2019

Unified Communications

Vodafone, Vocus welcome Com Com scrutiny on unbundled broadband

The Commerce Commission's scrutiny on unbundled broadband pricing is a step in the right direction, according to Vocus Group and Vodafone.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2019

Unified Communications

Vocus slams ComCom mobile review as “disgraceful”

Vocus criticises Commerce Commission for considering mobile market healthy and claims NZ MVNOs aren't working.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019

Unified Communications

Vocus & Vodafone unbundle NZ's fibre network

Vodafone and Vocus Group New Zealand have launched the country's first unbundled fibre connection, aiming to improve reliance and performance for customers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Feb 2019

Network Infrastructure

Open for business: 4,600km cable connecting AU & SG goes live

It's taken months of gruelling work and no shortage of investment, but the ASC is now live to present huge opportunities in APAC.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Sep 2018

Network Infrastructure

Equinix to connect SG & AU data centers with new subsea cable

Equinix is expanding its reach in Singapore and Australia with the addition of the Australian Singapore Cable (ASC) to its data centres.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018

Unified Communications

Vocus Group and Vodafone partner to unbundle UFB services

Vocus Group and Vodafone are teaming up to unbundle New Zealand's UFB fibre network, aiming to boost competition, innovation, and broadband performance.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018

Unified Communications

Vocus picks up ex-Telstra executive as new CEO

Vocus has named ex-Telstra exec Kevin Russell as new CEO, starting 28 May 2018, with a GBP £1.1 million salary and incentives. Mark Callander joins the board.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018

Unified Communications

No sale: Vocus no longer looking to sell NZ business

Vocus has decided to retain its New Zealand arm, rejecting multiple bids, asserting the business's strategic value and potential for shareholder returns.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018

Email Security

NZ telcos toughen their stance against scam calls and emails

The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum has released a draft Scam Calling Prevention Code to standardise processes and combat scam calls across major telcos.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018