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NZ shares dropped today, with Meridian Energy leading the fall as investors booked profits ahead of an upcoming payment. Spark and Fletcher also declined.

Spark New Zealand, formerly Telecom Corp, agreed to sell its Telecom Rentals business for $106 million to Australian financial services company FlexiG.

Spark has announced that it is packing more value into its pay-monthly mobile plans, excluding its entry level plan.

Gigabit broadband services are now live in Dunedin today, meaning the city can now access the fastest broadband speeds in the southern hemisphere.

Spark New Zealand has announced that Matt Crockett, its Chief Turnaround Officer, will be leaving the company in the middle of this year.

Spark NZ sheds 60% stake in Telecom Cook Islands to Teleraro for NZ$23m, aligning with its customer-centric local focus strategy.

Spark New Zealand urges regulator to lower unjust '80% higher' Chorus fees, citing expert analysis for fairer charges.

New Zealand shares rose paced by Xero and Diligent Board Member Services, as investors favoured technology-based stocks.

Spark will offer Dunedin locals its fastest Ultra Fibre plans at heavily discounted prices ahead of its Gigatown plans later this year.

It will increase the firm's existing capacity by almost 10 times to ensure it will continue to meet the rapid growth in internet data demand.

Without committing themselves to a monthly fee, customers get a cell phone alert that gives them time to take corrective action.

Spark New Zealand's first-half profit fell 13 percent after the company formerly called Telecom slimmed down its business, selling assets such as AAPT.

Spark New Zealand has released its half-year results for the FY15 financial year, and says the company is continuing to deliver on goals.

Spark Business is offering customers a Putti 'build your own' mobile-responsive website free for 24-months (RRP $19.95 per month).

The 5-year deal provides ADT with access to Spark Connected Mobility service allowing it to expand into regions where analogue is unavailable.

New Zealand shares fell led by Spark New Zealand as investors booked profit on recent gains in regular dividend paying stocks.

Spark says no to compo as irate customers rage over last night's major North Island outage, leaving many without vital communication links.

Spark customers were sent into an annoyed frenzy last night when a breakdown impacted data, texts and phone calls.

Qrious teams up with Roy Morgan to transform NZ market insights, merging cutting-edge analytics with detailed consumer profiling.

Revera has been sued by a consultant who claims he missed out on $3.1 million in commission fees when the business was sold to Spark New Zealand in 20.